i need help to understand my blood pressure and what it will do to me - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

pinaywifey · 01-12-2007, 08:00 AM

When I was pregnant with my second child, I had this hypertension and gestational diabetes, my doctor gave me almedol (im not sure if i spell it right) I sisnce throw the meds thinking I dont really need it and everything went-away when I gave birth, which is a month early due to signs of pre-eclampsia.

3 days in a row I've had severe headache, at first I though it was just a regular migraine. The second day I felt that pain again and vomit several times. On the 3rd day I was driving on the free-way with my kids (4 month old and 4 year old) when I got so dizzy and almost hit another car, I went to the very first exit, park my car and call my husband to pick me up.

We went straight to Urgent Care close to my house, they check my BP and it was 204/107. The doctor saw me right away and I guess gave me a lecture and help me understand what I am going through and what will this do to my organs.

He gave me 2 tablets of meds to lower my bp and after 30-40 it went down to 117/110. He prescribed me some atenelol.

Now I am worried sick of whats happening inside me and if I do what what he say and change my habits will this hypertension go away or will still be there and get worst. I am 27 years old I'm supposed to have many healthy years ahead of me. But this things happen at a young age and Im just worried sick that I will not live to see when Im 40 or so.

Mari526 · 01-14-2007, 01:07 PM

First of all, it's a good thing that you were treated effectively at the ER, that will help prevent further damage to your blood vessels and organs.
Secondly, you can now work on ways of reducing your blood pressure naturally, like learning relaxation techniques, exercise and diet modifications.
There are things that you can do that will affect your blood pressure in a positive way ie; lowering your salt and fat intake. Please make sure to purchase a digital blood pressure monitor so you can keep record of your blood pressure and pulse rate and always check your BP/PR before taking your meds.
Lastly, work with your MD on ways to lower your blood pressure and possibly tapering your BP med as your blood pressure responds favorably to the changes you're making. Do not stop or change the BP med dose on your own.