jat237
09-13-2005, 01:48 AM
First time here. I'm a 38 year old male and have developed HBP in the last few months. What seems odd is that, even though everything I read says hypertension is symptom-less, I can EASILY tell when my BP is elevated. My hands feel tingly and I get a very distinctive headache and a strange light-headedness. Am I alone? Should I suspect something else?
Thanks!
Jeff
Thanks!
Jeff
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Moxie75
09-13-2005, 08:01 AM
no Jeff you are not alone. I do not get the tingly hand thing but I do get pressure in my head and neck. I know when my bp is up I don't care what they say abput it...Lisa
jat237
09-14-2005, 02:27 AM
Thanks to Moxie for the reply. I'd really love to hear from others too. I guess it's a blessing because I wouldn't know my blood pressure was high if I didn't have these very pronounced symptoms.
What's odd is that my BP is not remarkably high -- maybe 140/90 at worst -- and I just feel AWFUL. I feel so edgy and distracted and have such a headache that I have a hard time focusing. That just seems so different from what I read about. It makes me wonder whether there is something else going on and the BP is just a side effect?
I would love some insight or reassurance from others with similar experiences.
By the way, I exercise regularly (quite vigorously) and have never smoked or drank in my life. I do carry about 20 extra pounds (eating is my passion -- but I've been doing better there lately).
Would love to hear from you,
Thanks!
Jeff
What's odd is that my BP is not remarkably high -- maybe 140/90 at worst -- and I just feel AWFUL. I feel so edgy and distracted and have such a headache that I have a hard time focusing. That just seems so different from what I read about. It makes me wonder whether there is something else going on and the BP is just a side effect?
I would love some insight or reassurance from others with similar experiences.
By the way, I exercise regularly (quite vigorously) and have never smoked or drank in my life. I do carry about 20 extra pounds (eating is my passion -- but I've been doing better there lately).
Would love to hear from you,
Thanks!
Jeff
cartner
09-14-2005, 04:55 AM
Hello Jeff, I have the same symptoms but my blood pressure goes to 150/100 (without medication). I feel that I can't concentrate, light-head, confused, eyes flashing and tired. Anyway, I can tell you that everybody is different and I know someone who has a blood pressure of 180/130 and he says that he feels normal.
Are you sure that your HBP is 140/90? not more than that?
I'm on medication (Atacand) and my bp is 120/80 but I still have some minor side effects from the medication but I can say that it's the best medication I have been on.
Good Luck Jeff
Michael
Are you sure that your HBP is 140/90? not more than that?
I'm on medication (Atacand) and my bp is 120/80 but I still have some minor side effects from the medication but I can say that it's the best medication I have been on.
Good Luck Jeff
Michael
Palamedes
09-14-2005, 08:46 AM
My theory is that the symptoms (headache, etc.) are causing elevated BP. I don't think it is the elevated BP you are feeling. But, rather, when you feel those symptoms, your BP goes up as a result of the symptoms. Thus, when you take your BP, there is going to be a relationship.
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