kjdube Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I force myself to exercise as I always feel better afterwards, primarily I do weightlifting. Decided yesterday to take my BP before and then 15 min. after a 45 minute workout.Before: 84/43After: 126/74This must be how normal people feel with good BP. Wish I could have that feeling of energy all the time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I would love to do more weightlifting, but it seems to knock me out completely. I'm lucky that I can still do some cardio 3-4 times a week, still. I've always worked out, so I feel so grumpy if I can't do something, even if it's a 20 minute slow walk. Have you been weightlifting a long time? Do you do cardio? I'm just asking because while your number are reasonable (I also have low BP), it seems like your BP would have gone down a little more after 15 minutes. Have you tried taking your BP right when you finish your workout to know what your high is? I tend to work out until I reach a BP of around 135-150, and try to keep it in that range, then slowly cool down.It's great that you're getting that activity in!Cheers,Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjdube Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yes I've been weightlifting 15yrs. Never thought of checking my BP right after, I will try that. Can't do very much cardio. Even walking at a quick pace makes me dizzy. So I use weights for lower body and my weight bench for upper body. Also do stretching and abs. potsgirl do you feel better when your bp is higher, after your workout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurehope Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Immediately after exercise I might feel okay, but it's not unusual for me to "crash". That means, I fall asleep or get really tired, say, about 15 - 30 minutes afterwards. I've been this way even before my POTS diagnosis.I'm glad exercising helps you feel better. That has never been true for me. I do it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 How funny....I can do aerobic work easier than I can do weights. Usually by the time I'm done working out, especially if I've worked too hard, I feel pretty depleted. I'm glad you feel better, though!Cheers,Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have Hyperadrenergic variety of POTS - so with exercise my BP goes from 130/80 to as high as 162+ and THEN i get dizzy and feel like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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