New Medication

I heard back from my doctor today and he wants to start me on a new medication. I am going to be starting on a very low dose of a medication called Bisoprolol. This medication is in a class of medications called Beta Blockers. Normally, this medication is used to treat high blood pressure, but we are using it to bring down my heart rate when I stand up. It is difficult because we are trying to raise my blood pressure, so I have to closely monitor my heart rate and BP. 

Just to give you an idea of what my heart and blood pressure do when I stand up these are my numbers I sent to my neurologist. 

Saturday 8/3

110/73 63

104/81 112

Sunday 8/4

98/67 75 Irregular

106/78 114

Monday 8/5

99/67 61

107/80 85

Tuesday 8/6

100/69 68

106/70 100 irregular

Now these numbers are GREATLY improved from what they are without medication. My blood pressure is so much higher and is not dropping as drastically. My heart rate is also not jumping as much.


I have an orthopedic appointment on Tuesday and an appointment with my neurologist on Thursday. I will update sometime next week.