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When laying down sleeping my blood pressure drops to 80/40. normal sitting position is 105/65. is this dangerously low? what can be the cause? i feel numbness in arms during sleep that wakes me.

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A member asked:

When laying down sleeping my blood pressure drops to 80/40. normal sitting position is 105/65. is this dangerously low? what can be the cause? i feel numbness in arms during sleep that wakes me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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