Reactive High Blood Preasure - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

Wayne1976 · 08-24-2004, 06:00 PM

Recently on a couple of unrelated doctor visits, during the initial assessment, my blood pressure has been extremely high. This is concerning me, because I am only 27 years old. But, about 15 mins. or so after the first time they check it, they recheck it and it falls back to normal. The first time this happened, the doctor dismissed it as an error on behalf of the nurse, But, it's been reoccurring. I spoke with my doctor about it, and he said that I have reactive blood pressure, (my blood pressure reacts to situations [I hate doctors)! But, it may also be an indication of early high blood pressure and he wants me to keep monitoring it.

I am wondering if anyone else has had this, or heard of it and if there is any advice you can give me. I know I should speak to my doctor more about this, but he doesn't seem very concerned. Thank you for your time.

Wayne

crabbyroad · 08-25-2004, 06:16 AM

Reactive High Blood Pressure is the same as what is called White Coat Syndrome, its the anxiety situtations that cause it, exactly as you stated, hate going to the doctor, etc.

He probably wants you to monitor it at home, once a day, just to see how your BP numbers are while you are relaxed. One good thing, at least your BP does drop to normal numbers while you are there.

SASSYGIRL72 · 08-25-2004, 07:07 AM

I have the same thing.....white coat syndrome. Never happened to me until I started the blood thinners for my pregnancy. Ever since then, every time I go my blood pressure is much higher than it ever was. Hopefully it will not stay like that! If you are concerned, you should buy a monitor to check it at home and keep a record.

junior26 · 08-25-2004, 11:35 AM

I have that even when I'm at home. It usually takes about 10 readings for my BP to fall in the "normal" category. And even then, it's still on the high side (high 130's/high 80's).

pfk505 · 08-27-2004, 11:23 AM

I think the mere sight of the cuff sends my BP up about 20 points.