The Reason Why White-Coat Is Obvious - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

Random2 · 11-12-2004, 07:31 AM

11/11/2004 05:45:00 PM 115 65
11/09/2004 12:02:00 PM 109 65
11/08/2004 01:04:00 PM 114 64
11/06/2004 09:30:00 AM 112 69
11/05/2004 05:36:00 PM 119 69
11/05/2004 10:39:00 AM 118 70
11/04/2004 10:30:00 AM 119 73
11/02/2004 11:22:00 AM 116 67

I have taken readings for the past 20 months. These are my readings over the last 9 days. At the doc. on 11/10 it was 156/86. I think that I am going to take a break from checking. After 20 months, I think that I have a pretty good idea of where I am at. I think that I will go to my specialist friend 1st & then wean off of the Atenolol & get off the Lotrel (if I can) in time as well. I will use my G/P to prescribe... that is all that he is good for.

Rick7799 · 11-12-2004, 01:43 PM

I'm the same way. My doctor believes me though and I am glad for that. I am not on medication. I think I may have found a trick. I exercise aerobically and the last time I went in I did my workout just before. My blood pressure was perfect. Exercising aerobically does lower your blood pressure for a few hours after the workout, but also I feel so much more relaxed after a good workout. I am going to do that again next time.

I have been taking my blood pressure at home on and off for years. My readings are like yours. If I am stressed out it may be a little higher. White coat definitely exists.

Random2 · 11-12-2004, 03:01 PM

I am going to try that next time!!!

zuzu8 · 11-13-2004, 02:45 AM

Axe,
Your plan of action regarding cutting back on the monitoring and trying the wean with your specialist friend sounds good to me!

Throw in the aerobic exercise and you'll outlive us all!

zuzu xx

Random2 · 11-15-2004, 07:10 AM

Thanks Zuzu. It is hard to stop a habit like B/P monitoring, but it needs to be done. I know when it is higher than normal. I know what it is usually is. After 21 months, it is enough. With aerobic excercise I would turn into a skeleton, so I would have to use some weight training as well. I am a wimp when it comes to weaning, so I will wait for the appt.....At that point, In a month or so I will be able to get off of the meds. Pulse is already at 62 this morning. I'd be afraid to see how low it goes at night..... the 50's or high 40's.... Feel great today.