Friday, August 8, 2008

Am I Even Alive??

I went to the dentist on Wednesday and they measured my blood pressure. I'm not sure why because I was just getting a few x-rays and a cleaning. But, from the 6 page survey they made me fill out, I get the feeling that they're now really into getting to know their patients' overall health and not just keeping track of what's going on in their mouths.

So, my hygienist took my blood pressure and when she read the numbers she did a double take. She sounded shocked when she told me it was really low. Like REALLY low. She asked me if I get light headed when I stand up and I told her sometimes. I didn't quite understand why she was so surprised until I went home and Googled what a normal blood pressure is. I found out that a normal and healthy blood pressure is anything under 120/80. My blood pressure? 97/49. Is that even possible and still be alive? Barely I guess. I doubt my blood is even running through my veins. It's probably just sitting there like a stagnant pond. No wonder she was so surprised. And no wonder I'm always tired all the time. I wonder if that has something to do with my constant need for naps!

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