BP and pulse at polar ends in 17 months

[Patmara68]

What could cause such a drastic change?

I lost my spouse a year and half ago. I was in near perfect health. Tall and perfect weight with high energy.

Afterwards, I dropped to just below 100 lbs and my bp dropped too (90/60 pulse mid 50's).
Gained a little weight and bp remained low but my pulse climbed back to 80's. Getting better, right?
Gained a bit more (120 current) but lately my bp is high with a falling pulse (150/90 pulse 50's).

Fluid retention in morning and late evening. I'm tired, but difficulty falling asleep. Almost any food has an ill effect on me.

Why as I gain weight, is my bp and pulse in a battle?  The chest discomfort is getting more noticeable, more frequently. I know I have another 25 pounds I need to gain to get to my healthy range, but can I trust it will be good for ME?

I'm mid 40, near 6' and ridiculously thin!  Advice?  I'm thinking it might be heart related!

[Patmara68]

At the time of my initial weight loss (over 45lbs in 2 months), it was my doc who discovered my low bp/low pulse.

However, in the past few months, my bp is high, (156/98 this morning) but my pulse sits in the low 60's to as low in the 40's.

Sleeplessness I'm accustoming to. I slept 2 hours this morning and manage to feel ok.

I'll ask about the anemia. It would be nice to enjoy a meal and not have it pass through me within the hour after completing it.

Thank you for your response to my worries. I do greatly appreciate it. I've been scared it was heart related...anemia wasn't even a thought.

[CCFHeartMD17]

Losing a spouse is a very difficult life event and can have both emotional and physical effects on your health.  You mention that you have been having chest discomfort, fatigue and insomnia as well as a low blood pressure and a low pulse. These symptoms might be unrelated to the changes in your weight and merit further investigation.
It would be best to be reviewed by your family physician who can sit down with you and take a thorough history (including a review of any medications or complementary therapies you may be using) and examine you.  

From a heart point of view , if your doctor is concerned about your blood pressure and pulse, medications to control these might need to be started. If there is concern for impaired blood supply to your heart being the cause of your chest discomfort, he/she will be able to order the necessary tests.  

Your doctor might also want to check your thyroid function and make sure that you are not anemic , especially as you have lost weight and have been struggling with your diet. He/she will be able to refer you to a nutritionist if necessary to assist with controlled weight management.