bp higher in doc's office and occasional dizziness - Heart Disorders Message Board

MISSYJOY · 01-15-2007, 05:12 PM

My bp is in the normal range at home, but when I go to the doctor's office it's in the 150's over 90's. Don't know if I should go on meds since it is in the 120's or lower over 85 or lower at home. Had a normal EKG and echo.

Also, a couple of times I was walking and felt light headed, shaky, weak, queasy. I exercise on an elliptical 3 or 4 times a week with no problem. Really worried about these symptoms, but don't know if I should pursue major testing.

What do you all think???

pa235 · 01-15-2007, 05:30 PM

I have the same problem with b/p at the Drs. office, one time my b/p was 160/100 she gave me meds, I came home and took my b/p immediately it was 120/70, called the office the Dr. said do not take the meds just monitor your b/p. This is called white coat syndrome and many people have it. My last few visits I have had the nurse take it while sitting on a chair instead of sitting on the edge of the table, it is a little elevated but not much.

Your other symtons I can help with but I am sure one of these great peope on the board will come along and help you out.

Linda

MrsPM · 01-15-2007, 05:31 PM

Hi Missyjoy.

Maybe your increase in blood pressure at the doctor's office is a result of anxiety. Mine is low at home, sometimes as low as 88/46, but when I'm at the doctor's it's like 130/80. And anxiety is the culprit for me.

As far as your lightheadedness goes, a number of things can cause it, and I would suggest contacting your doctor if it continues. If you can exercise on the elliptical several times a week without any problems, my guess is that you're in good health.

MISSYJOY · 01-15-2007, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the prompt replies.

I have read that when your bp is high in the docs office that you should be on meds because that is how you react to stressful situations, which can be numerous in a day. Anyway...

Still looking for answers on the lightheaded stuff. Wondering if it could be inner ear related, since I have often have ear pressure.

2+PITTING · 01-15-2007, 07:53 PM

The Dizzy Stuff Could Be Inner Ear /blood Suger/brian Pathology/heart Related/or Nothing At All......... Have It Checked Out By You Md.