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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: patepup on August 12, 2004, 08:20:30 pm

Title: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: patepup on August 12, 2004, 08:20:30 pm

Any body experienced any problems with a hot tub regarding high or low blood pressure. I noticed myself when using a hot tub in a hotel i.e. that I get dizzy quite quickly. Should I be concerned about purchasing one? Thanks for your suggestings, patepup,  ???

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: bethshar on August 12, 2004, 08:59:18 pm

No one should stay in a very hot tub for long.  If you had your own you can control the temperature!

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: empolgation on August 12, 2004, 09:02:12 pm

Dizziness is a common result of soaking too long in water that is too hot. As mentioned, you can set the temp of your own spa for what is right for you.

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: wmccall on August 12, 2004, 09:05:17 pm

I have high blood pressure, and the tub actually helps that, but as others have mentioned you can over do it.

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: Tubber on August 12, 2004, 09:52:14 pm

When in a tub thats to hot or staying in to long at high temps it is referred to as hyperthermia. Just as dangerous as hypothermia.

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: Steve on August 13, 2004, 12:20:47 am

First and foremost, consult your doctor before making the purchase. No one here can give you complete information without knowing your medical condition or how a spa might effect that.

That said, can you have a bath? I'm guessing yes, which means that you can own a spa and enjoy the all the benefits without exceeding 98 degrees (body temp). Getting into a spa will tend to initially increase BP but as the heat starts to work, it increases blood flow and lowers BP.

Steve

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: patepup on August 13, 2004, 08:23:56 pm

Just a "thank you" to all that responded to my question. I am glad I found this place, I am sure I will be back with more, before I buy, I am eying the Sundance Marin, the local dealer wants $ 7800 but would give us a discount on a floor model. Any comments?  :)

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: Mendocino101 on August 13, 2004, 09:23:24 pm

As Steve mentions....check with your Doctor....but you should be fine.....take your time and find the spa that is right for you......enjoy...... :D

Title: Re: Hot tubs and blood pressure, high and low
Post by: windsurfdog on August 15, 2004, 10:05:53 am

patepup,

$7800 sounds high for the Marin.  Keep negotiating as well as looking/wet testing other tubs.  Good luck!