SHARON1952
03-23-2007, 12:08 PM
my blood pressure was up when i went to the doctors but when i use my home monitor its 115 over 65 she has put me on lisinpril and i am a bit afratd to take them as i thought 115 over 65 is a bit low so i am quite confused about this and dont know whether to take them
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ms58
03-23-2007, 01:38 PM
How high was it at the drs. office. Was it like a huge spike up or just a little elevated. And did you have your home monitor checked against the dr. office (just bring it to the dr. office and take your bp there with your home monitor and see if the two measures agree.) Do you usually feel all nervous and jumpy at home, with the fast beating heart, etc.? One reading anywhere is useless. Need more info to be of any help.
SHARON1952
03-23-2007, 02:30 PM
i do have a very fast pulse i am highly strung person the doctor said it was 147 over 73 i am diabetic and she says its a bit high i wondered if the tablets would bring my bp to low if i take them i told the doctor i had not taken them as my readings at home seemed low so she did not take my blood pressure again she said if i didnt take the medication there was no point i did try to explain about my home reading but she wouldnt take any notice she said because i am diabetic i should take the pills but my fear is of lowering my blood pressure to much
leea1206
03-23-2007, 02:52 PM
Sharon
I know what you mean. My pressure is about like yours at home and then at the Dr's. much higher. I am new to HPB and never thought of bringing my machine in and trying it at the doc's. Maybe you could try that too?
I am not familiar with Lisinpril. Did she start you on a low dose? Could you break the pill and take half to begin with? OR could you take the first few doses at night, before bed, incase you DO feel dizzy or actually pass out?
Good luck
Leah
I know what you mean. My pressure is about like yours at home and then at the Dr's. much higher. I am new to HPB and never thought of bringing my machine in and trying it at the doc's. Maybe you could try that too?
I am not familiar with Lisinpril. Did she start you on a low dose? Could you break the pill and take half to begin with? OR could you take the first few doses at night, before bed, incase you DO feel dizzy or actually pass out?
Good luck
Leah
bethsheba
03-23-2007, 03:28 PM
If I were in your shoes I would DEFINITELY GET ANOTHER OPINION before I put any portion of a pill in my mouth. These drugs are dangerous and just a few of the side effects (lethargy, inertia, arthritis, sedation, sleep disturbances, weight gain, decreased mobility, etc.) can lead to higher blood pressure! Believe me, you don't want to go there unless there are no other choices. But given your readings, you do have other choices!
First, find out if your monitor is reading correctly.
Second, keep a record of your readings at different times of the day over a period of time.
Third, see a DIFFERENT doctor---bring your bp diary with you---if the second doctor thinks you should be on meds versus diet and exercise, find out why and get it in writing so you can refer back to the explanation.
Fourth, if the second doctor tells you that medication is necessary go home and do some research to find out if he is well informed and knows what he is talking about---some doctors aren't well informed or current.
I would fire any doctor who put me on a pill with a single reading such as yours (I'm assuming this is the first time you've had "high" blood pressure readings at the dr's office) without discussing blood pressure ranges, diet, and exercise first.
Forgive me if I sound curt and terse...but I do not, absolutely do not want you to walk down the path I have...especially when it is unnecessary.
Bethsheba
First, find out if your monitor is reading correctly.
Second, keep a record of your readings at different times of the day over a period of time.
Third, see a DIFFERENT doctor---bring your bp diary with you---if the second doctor thinks you should be on meds versus diet and exercise, find out why and get it in writing so you can refer back to the explanation.
Fourth, if the second doctor tells you that medication is necessary go home and do some research to find out if he is well informed and knows what he is talking about---some doctors aren't well informed or current.
I would fire any doctor who put me on a pill with a single reading such as yours (I'm assuming this is the first time you've had "high" blood pressure readings at the dr's office) without discussing blood pressure ranges, diet, and exercise first.
Forgive me if I sound curt and terse...but I do not, absolutely do not want you to walk down the path I have...especially when it is unnecessary.
Bethsheba
SHARON1952
03-23-2007, 04:39 PM
i have checked my blood pressure 3 times today i got 100 over 53 115 over 65 and third time 157 over 73 the last reading was when i was a bit stressed
SHARON1952
03-23-2007, 04:52 PM
leea ou said your bp is similar to mine did your doctor put you on tablets for it
ms58
03-23-2007, 05:26 PM
Sharon, Good follow up info. The next thing you need to do for your peace of mind is to continue taking your BP for another week and see how it does. If you are high strung and jumpy, you want to watch for spikes, that's what our meds are most designed to do, keep us from going way high when upset. I think you might want a second opinion, a test of your bp home monitor and then make a decision. I don't know how diabetes affects high bp and visa versa, but you don't want to just leave this alone, resolution with your doc or another is a must. Do follow up and keep us posted
SHARON1952
03-23-2007, 05:56 PM
thank you for betng so helpful i will get my meter checked
bethsheba
03-23-2007, 09:55 PM
I don't know how diabetes affects high bp and visa versa, but you don't want to just leave this alone, resolution with your doc or another is a must. Do follow up and keep us posted
Yes, you do need to follow up and follow through. When you get your monitor checked you may also want to have the pros review with you how and when to take your bp....there are some "secrets" to getting a consistant reading--like not taking it immediately after exercise, resting quietly for 15 minutes before taking it, making sure your arm is higher than your heart, etc...but check with the pros.
Take care.
Bethsheba
Yes, you do need to follow up and follow through. When you get your monitor checked you may also want to have the pros review with you how and when to take your bp....there are some "secrets" to getting a consistant reading--like not taking it immediately after exercise, resting quietly for 15 minutes before taking it, making sure your arm is higher than your heart, etc...but check with the pros.
Take care.
Bethsheba
Lenin
03-24-2007, 08:54 AM
i told the doctor i had not taken them as my readings at home seemed low so she did not take my blood pressure again she said if i didnt take the medication there was no point
If a doctor ever treated me in that way, she would get such an earful that her legs would be wobbly the entire day.
If she wants to behave like a jackass she should have become a PE teacher where sarcasm at the fourth grade level is sometimes viewed as an asset.
If you get numbers at home as good as you are getting and your machine calibrates with another machine then there is NO CHANCE that BP meds will do you any good. More likely all you will get from lisinopril is a nasty neverending cough.
<See if you can find another doctor, this one can do you some harm.>
If a doctor ever treated me in that way, she would get such an earful that her legs would be wobbly the entire day.
If she wants to behave like a jackass she should have become a PE teacher where sarcasm at the fourth grade level is sometimes viewed as an asset.
If you get numbers at home as good as you are getting and your machine calibrates with another machine then there is NO CHANCE that BP meds will do you any good. More likely all you will get from lisinopril is a nasty neverending cough.
<See if you can find another doctor, this one can do you some harm.>
TLB50
03-24-2007, 10:40 AM
Sharon,
I never have a normal BP reading at the doctor's office. In fact, it has become a running joke. I tell the nurse that she is just wasting her time. She laughs and takes it anyway. Part of the problem is that I am just naturally nervous within 50 feet of any medical facility! It also doesn't help that they call you in, march you down the hall to a room, make you sit on the edge of a table, let your arm hang loose at your side and try asking you questions while they are taking your BP. In no way can I relax. My doctor is good though. Sometimes after he comes in he retakes my BP holding my arm level with my heart. My reading are still high but not as bad. For example yesterday at his office my BP was 160/100 (nurse) and 150/95 (Dr). Later when I got home it had dropped to 130/87. Now today is is back down to my normal 120/81. As long as you are confident that your machine is accurate, many readings over a long peroid of time will give you the best picture of what your BP is doing.
I never have a normal BP reading at the doctor's office. In fact, it has become a running joke. I tell the nurse that she is just wasting her time. She laughs and takes it anyway. Part of the problem is that I am just naturally nervous within 50 feet of any medical facility! It also doesn't help that they call you in, march you down the hall to a room, make you sit on the edge of a table, let your arm hang loose at your side and try asking you questions while they are taking your BP. In no way can I relax. My doctor is good though. Sometimes after he comes in he retakes my BP holding my arm level with my heart. My reading are still high but not as bad. For example yesterday at his office my BP was 160/100 (nurse) and 150/95 (Dr). Later when I got home it had dropped to 130/87. Now today is is back down to my normal 120/81. As long as you are confident that your machine is accurate, many readings over a long peroid of time will give you the best picture of what your BP is doing.
SHARON1952
03-24-2007, 04:05 PM
does anyone know if you would have a fast pulse with hbp