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A person can live for many years with high blood pressure. It is after all considered the "Silent Killer" due to the fact that while you have it and if it's untreated you can suffer a milieu of adverse events years later from untreated high BP.
There are many factors to taking a blood pressure reading accurately. I really like the BP machines sold at most drug stores for simple daily use and monitoring. Make sure you use the cuff that is appropriate for your weight- many people use an incorrect cuff thus the fit, and the reading, may be inaccurate. When the cuff is placed before inflation you should be able to comfortably fit two fingers between the cuff and skin.
It's all good cause you are monitoring yourself regularly but please consider getting another blood pressure machine to use at home and/or compare readings between the wrist cuff and store bought or home care basic blood pressure measuring devices.
I agree stress is a big factor and I can definitely get that white coat syndrome thing going. I don't know why I get so nervous. A year ago I started taking my own BP everyday, twice a day and log my numbers. I take it when I go in for my check-ups. It was a lot better when I went in last time and my doc said keep at it but you must take more time to relax despite what your parents need. You better start looking out for yourself more given the history. I think it was better, in part, b/c I was in the habit of taking it myself (using the cuff just like they do) and I was able to relax more. Maybe some Pavlov's dog action going on, but it worked.
At the time Mommie Dearest had driven me to the edge of a nervous breakdown, always on edge, fearful, stomach churning, jumping out of my skin when the phone rang ... many of you know how that goes.
Mommie Dearest passed September 12 and I decided to give myself the winter months to recover myself. I'm feeling much better by now and will go for a recheck shortly.
Ashamed that I did not remember that contraceptives can have this side effect. After working for an OB/GYN, I should have remembered.
If it's high at the doctor's office, I ask them to re-take the reading after a time, and after taking 3 relaxing deep breaths, in and out. Then, I have a normal blood pressure reading.
As a former medical assistant, I know if they are using the correct technique or not.
Did you get your results in writing?
A person who has dyslexia or ADHD can misinterpret the reading 130/90.
They gave me B/P meds, I could not take them due to side effects.
I may have spikes of high B/P with exertion, pain, and emotions (140/90), but that is within the new normal for persons over 60.
With high B/P symptoms, such as irritability, a little parsely helps me.
Not a medical recommendation because of Vit K issues, but has worked for me.
It has been going on for approximately 10 years.
**If you have concerns, get a second opinion, and someone who knows how to take an accurate B/P over a period of 3 visits.
Btw, worry can be a factor in raising your B/P.
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Angel
I was @the clinic today and the sister just told me that i must start taking pills today for HBP i even wanted to cry, i was thinking i'm only 27 years i was thinking that i will tak this pills for the rest of my life.
i need some advices from you guys please like how to live with it and enjoy life.
I'd rather be sleepy than deal with swollen ankles ( two common side effects). But, what ever drug brings those numbers down will be the ultimate choice.