Blood Pressure.

[lou lou belle]

Originally Posted by Barman

Just back from the docs, 174/ 105. Have to go back at noon today to see some other doctor who is going to give me a going over of some type.
Test on hols last week came out at 170/94 so gradually climbing.

My dad has high BP, he is a nightmare for the following:-

Red wine
Cheese
and salt on everything!
Highly saturated foods
Overworking
Being overweight

He has managed to get it down by severly cutting back on the above, dieting and learning how to switch off. He also go's for long walks with my mum.
He said his cat relaxes him quite a bit, and loves reading with him on his lap.

He is only 64 and I do worry that he will get really ill through it. His mother died of a stroke at 83, it was awful to see.

Have your BP taken as much as poss and look after yourself.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Barman

Just back from the docs, 174/ 105. Have to go back at noon today to see some other doctor who is going to give me a going over of some type.
Test on hols last week came out at 170/94 so gradually climbing.

this is what I do before going to my doctors, as when I am there, I always feel anxious and uptight.......so yes, its always high.

I to my local pharmacy and use their free machine myself.

I don`t take it right away.. I sit there until my heart rate goes down and I learn to relax through deep breathing in and out......

plus I know when it will read high, to much running around stresses me out.
smoking 30 minutes before will raise my blood pressure
caffeine does the same.



then I take it again....if its still high.......I relax one more time and do it.

do this 2x only.....if you do it more you do become anxious.


if its still high, I go home and just relax....but I will also start walking as that does lower it.


then I go back the next day and its gone back to normal..

if it doesn`t..........then I see my doctor

[CARLA]

Something is up keep on them till they find it. I'm 62 my blood pressure with medication is 110/68. Your's is high and something is cause it could be Pulmonary, vascular, arteries, and your thyroid whatever it is make them do every darn test they have.

[Barman]

Originally Posted by CARLA

Something is up keep on them till they find it. I'm 62 my blood pressure with medication is 110/68. Your's is high and something is cause it could be Pulmonary, vascular, arteries, and your thyroid whatever it is make them do every darn test they have.

I was going to wait till next Tuesday before i posted again.

I had it taken 3 times by the doc on Tuesday, got kept in cos it was rather high. Each occasion it was the same 178/105. Used digital and the old fashioned pump thingy.
So Friday they took 3 tubes of blood to send for tests, i get the results on Tuesday.
Meanwhile I have been banned alcohol, cheese, caffeine etc, the normal stuff.
Had a machine at home for a week, same results, bit of a pain in the arse to be honest.
Bit of an action man really, always on the go, still going to have my Sunday morning fry up, sod em.

[CARLA]

Hopefully the blood work will show something. Ask if they tested your thyroid when you get the results if not ask them to simple test depending on your age it should be a standard test after a certain age. 3 tubes of blood means they are running many tests.

[Barman]

Originally Posted by CARLA

Hopefully the blood work will show something. Ask if they tested your thyroid when you get the results if not ask them to simple test depending on your age it should be a standard test after a certain age. 3 tubes of blood means they are running many tests.

Ok, i am 53, i admit it. I only feel 70 though.

[CARLA]

Your a kid compared to me get this get to the bottom of this it is probably something simple and controllable.

[Lon]

Many people will have elevated blood pressure when they go to the doctors office, but have normal blood pressure otherwise. It's called White Coat Syndrome. It's not unusual for blood pressure to vary under certain circumstances like stress etc. However, persistant high blood pressure can be dangerous and should be treated. Blood pressure kits with a printed digital read out that includes your heart beat rate are fairly inexpensive. Take your reading upon awakening in the morning before coffee or too much movement. Mine at that time is 110/70 (normal) and my resting heart beat is 60. Alcohol, coffee, nicotine can affect blood pressure as well as being over weight.

[Barman]

Originally Posted by Lon

Many people will have elevated blood pressure when they go to the doctors office, but have normal blood pressure otherwise. It's called White Coat Syndrome. It's not unusual for blood pressure to vary under certain circumstances like stress etc. However, persistant high blood pressure can be dangerous and should be treated. Blood pressure kits with a printed digital read out that includes your heart beat rate are fairly inexpensive. Take your reading upon awakening in the morning before coffee or too much movement. Mine at that time is 110/70 (normal) and my resting heart beat is 60. Alcohol, coffee, nicotine can affect blood pressure as well as being over weight.

Thanks Lon.
I had nothing but water from midnight till 8:30 am, sat quiet and calm and still ended up with 178/105, i suppose that is why i had the machine at home.
No chance of being hyped up at the surgery.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Barman

I was going to wait till next Tuesday before i posted again.

I had it taken 3 times by the doc on Tuesday, got kept in cos it was rather high. Each occasion it was the same 178/105. Used digital and the old fashioned pump thingy.
So Friday they took 3 tubes of blood to send for tests, i get the results on Tuesday.
Meanwhile I have been banned alcohol, cheese, caffeine etc, the normal stuff.
Had a machine at home for a week, same results, bit of a pain in the arse to be honest.
Bit of an action man really, always on the go, still going to have my Sunday morning fry up, sod em.

oh see I had no idea you had the machine at home for a week.

does your doctor know your always on the go?

wishing you hope on the blood results.