gknee
04-02-2007, 10:29 PM
Last night I made a visit to the emergency room. My blood pressure was 191/100. I was feeling ill to say the least. They brought my pressure down to about 165/92. It took 5 hours! Even though it was still high they sent me home with a prescription for High Blood pressure. (I had not been previously diagnosed.)
HBP is new for me. I have never had a history of high reading before last Thursday. I was at the Dr. for a rash and my reading was 140/95. Since it was a brand new problem. My Dr. said to come back in a few weeks so she can monitor it.
My pressure this morning was 155/107. (Picked up meds at the pharmacy and used one of those machines.) I still don't feel right. My head still hurts and I am exhausted.
My question is how long does it take before my BP goes down where it should be on the meds. I obviously need to get more exercise and diet. But how long will it take to feel tolerable?
HBP is new for me. I have never had a history of high reading before last Thursday. I was at the Dr. for a rash and my reading was 140/95. Since it was a brand new problem. My Dr. said to come back in a few weeks so she can monitor it.
My pressure this morning was 155/107. (Picked up meds at the pharmacy and used one of those machines.) I still don't feel right. My head still hurts and I am exhausted.
My question is how long does it take before my BP goes down where it should be on the meds. I obviously need to get more exercise and diet. But how long will it take to feel tolerable?
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Lenin
04-03-2007, 09:40 AM
gknee,
Some of the HBP drugs can work quite dramatically in a few days. BUT know that your symptoms may not be related to your blood pressure at all.
What drug did they start you on?
Maybe you'll want to go to your local discount pharmacy and pick up a BP tester for home use...you can't trust the in-store machines.
Some of the HBP drugs can work quite dramatically in a few days. BUT know that your symptoms may not be related to your blood pressure at all.
What drug did they start you on?
Maybe you'll want to go to your local discount pharmacy and pick up a BP tester for home use...you can't trust the in-store machines.
famnd
04-03-2007, 11:12 AM
Hi,
I agree with Lenin. I actually feel better most of the time when my b/p is high. My highest was 230/120. Everyone is different however. I tend to think it is something else causing your symptoms. You have to be a detective by thinking what is new in your environment, lifestyle, etc etc.that might cause your b/p to increase. Stress of course is a biggy!!! Have you been taking any supplements etc.? Hopefully, your Dr. did blood tests particularly for the thyroid. It is best to decrease high blood pressure slowly in order to avoid a stroke or heart attack from sudden decrease in pressure causing a clot to loosen. In fact, the guidelines for Drs treating
b/p in the ER says this. If you can take aspirin, it would be a good idea to ask the Dr. if you should take a small dose everyday. That was the first thing my Dr. said to do. Resting as much as possible does lower b/p as well as mild exercise such as walking. Writing in a journal ( a cheap notebook) helps me when I'm stressed out about my b/p or something else that is raising my b/p. This is not the time to run around trying to get a million things done in a limited amount of time. Have hope that your b/p will eventually settle down. Take care. Fam
I agree with Lenin. I actually feel better most of the time when my b/p is high. My highest was 230/120. Everyone is different however. I tend to think it is something else causing your symptoms. You have to be a detective by thinking what is new in your environment, lifestyle, etc etc.that might cause your b/p to increase. Stress of course is a biggy!!! Have you been taking any supplements etc.? Hopefully, your Dr. did blood tests particularly for the thyroid. It is best to decrease high blood pressure slowly in order to avoid a stroke or heart attack from sudden decrease in pressure causing a clot to loosen. In fact, the guidelines for Drs treating
b/p in the ER says this. If you can take aspirin, it would be a good idea to ask the Dr. if you should take a small dose everyday. That was the first thing my Dr. said to do. Resting as much as possible does lower b/p as well as mild exercise such as walking. Writing in a journal ( a cheap notebook) helps me when I'm stressed out about my b/p or something else that is raising my b/p. This is not the time to run around trying to get a million things done in a limited amount of time. Have hope that your b/p will eventually settle down. Take care. Fam
flowergirl2day
04-04-2007, 11:02 PM
gknee:
Invest in a bp monitor. Keep a journal of your daily readings (I take mine at 6:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m). Everyone is different, but your bp meds should kick in soon and (hopefully) do their job. I had several trips to ER, my highest reading 250/160. Now, 4 months later, BP is still too high (150-160/105) while on my meds. I found alternative ways of lowering my BP further - so far so good - too early to be sure they work well.
One more thing: please make sure to get your BP under control to avoid the kind of problems I am having to deal with. Arrange for frequent visits with your doctor until you get it controlled - you might need a change in medications- or dosage - change doctors if you have to. Good luck
Invest in a bp monitor. Keep a journal of your daily readings (I take mine at 6:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m). Everyone is different, but your bp meds should kick in soon and (hopefully) do their job. I had several trips to ER, my highest reading 250/160. Now, 4 months later, BP is still too high (150-160/105) while on my meds. I found alternative ways of lowering my BP further - so far so good - too early to be sure they work well.
One more thing: please make sure to get your BP under control to avoid the kind of problems I am having to deal with. Arrange for frequent visits with your doctor until you get it controlled - you might need a change in medications- or dosage - change doctors if you have to. Good luck