Can Orthostatic Hypotension Cause Leg Weakness?
Question: My husband has been diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension and he has low magnesium. He is taking magnesium 4 times a day and blood pressure pills to raise his blood pressure, but his legs are still giving out from under him and has falls every couple of days. I am not sure how urgent it is to get care for him before seeing his doctor in 4 more days.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that falling is a common complaint related to orthostatic hypotension.
For this reason, I would recommend some tips to improve his situation:
- increase salt intake in diet
- avoid prolonged standing up position
- use compression socks to help improve his blood pressure values.
With the above measures, the situation may wait until consulting with his doctor after 4 days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that falling is a common complaint related to orthostatic hypotension.
For this reason, I would recommend some tips to improve his situation:
- increase salt intake in diet
- avoid prolonged standing up position
- use compression socks to help improve his blood pressure values.
With the above measures, the situation may wait until consulting with his doctor after 4 days.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar