I was diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension last year. This year many times both systolic and diastolic pressures are low and heart beat often low. Cardiac workup showed no problem and was dismissed by cardiologist. Believe the hypotension is neurological as a result of chronic Lyme. In July my mild, stable glaucoma of 20 years suddenly increased. My optic nerve pressure in both eyes increased . My right eye progressed to moderate and in the left to moderate toward severe. The choice of eye drops to change to is very limited because of the hypotension and side affects. My doctor says my only options may be to use Dorzolamide which produces side effects. And although it lowered my optic pressure it has not been enough. The only other alternative is laser surgery which I understand would need to be repeated periodically. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Hypotension (low blood pressure) and glaucoma (high pressure inside the eye) are two serious problems that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Both conditions are associated with pressure disorders, but in different body systems. It is important to understand how a balanced diet and physical activity can help in their prevention and control. Using the tdee calculator (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) can be a useful tool for maintaining a healthy weight and normalizing metabolism. The correct ratio of calories helps to avoid gaining excess weight, which is important for hypotension, since excess weight can worsen symptoms. Also, a balanced diet helps improve blood circulation and can help reduce the risk of developing glaucoma. With the help of the TDEE calculator, you can more accurately adjust your diet, maintaining normal blood pressure levels and overall well-being.
I’ve been following this thread and just wanted to say — I can really relate to a lot of what’s been shared here. About 8 months ago, I went through something eerily similar. Dealing with health issues like hypotension and glaucoma is already exhausting, but when you're also navigating outside stressors — like insurance or legal stuff — it can feel overwhelming fast.
In my case, the pressure from insurance companies was intense. They sounded helpful at first, but I quickly realized they were more interested in wrapping things up cheaply than actually helping me. I made the mistake of signing something too soon, thinking it was just routine, and it took weeks to untangle. Even if the situation seems clear, your rights can get confusing — especially if there’s an injury involved, no matter how minor it seems.
