Low blood pressure?

grinder76 · Oct 4, 2012

Let me say first off that although this is my first post here I've become quite the Pro Muscle addict since joining. Love this place and I've learned so much here. I'm a former powerlifter that used to compete in the super heavies at around 350 pounds. I quit lifting for awhile and ballooned to 385 before I decided to get back in the gym and give bodybuilding a go. I've dropped 120 pounds to 265 and I feel and look better than I have in years. So I appreciate all the info I've found on here it has armed me with the knowledge I needed to further my progress.

Now on to my question. I've been making bi-weekly doctor visits for a work related shoulder injury. The last two visits the nurse has mentioned my blood pressure being low. My last visit my BP was 96/45. I asked her if that was bad and she she acted like it wasn't a big deal. Despite her reassurance, I've been obsessing over it the last couple of days. Being a big guy that uses AAS I have always worried about high BP never thought it would be low. I'm 36 and only running a cruise of test 200mg/week at the moment. Should I be concerned?

bg65 · Oct 4, 2012

the only cause for concern with hypotension is if it is symptomatic. any systolic blood pressure is technically hypotension (like yours) but again, unless you are having episodes of lightheadedness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, etc.. then you are fine. i've heard various physicians say that you want your blood pressure as low as you can tolerate

bg65 · Oct 4, 2012

oops, i meant to say that any systolic BP <100mmHg is hypotension

grinder76 · Oct 5, 2012

Thanks for the reply. I do sometimes get dizzy but it's generally only in the gym following a ball busting set of squats or deads which I guess most of us have experienced.

Thanks again I feel a little better.