confused - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

SHARON1952 · 03-23-2007, 09:08 AM

my blood pressure was up when i went to the doctors but when i use my home monitor its 115 over 65 she has put me on lisinpril and i am a bit afratd to take them as i thought 115 over 65 is a bit low so i am quite confused about this and dont know whether to take them

ms58 · 03-23-2007, 10:38 AM

How high was it at the drs. office. Was it like a huge spike up or just a little elevated. And did you have your home monitor checked against the dr. office (just bring it to the dr. office and take your bp there with your home monitor and see if the two measures agree.) Do you usually feel all nervous and jumpy at home, with the fast beating heart, etc.? One reading anywhere is useless. Need more info to be of any help.

SHARON1952 · 03-23-2007, 11:30 AM

i do have a very fast pulse i am highly strung person the doctor said it was 147 over 73 i am diabetic and she says its a bit high i wondered if the tablets would bring my bp to low if i take them i told the doctor i had not taken them as my readings at home seemed low so she did not take my blood pressure again she said if i didnt take the medication there was no point i did try to explain about my home reading but she wouldnt take any notice she said because i am diabetic i should take the pills but my fear is of lowering my blood pressure to much

leea1206 · 03-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Sharon
I know what you mean. My pressure is about like yours at home and then at the Dr's. much higher. I am new to HPB and never thought of bringing my machine in and trying it at the doc's. Maybe you could try that too?

I am not familiar with Lisinpril. Did she start you on a low dose? Could you break the pill and take half to begin with? OR could you take the first few doses at night, before bed, incase you DO feel dizzy or actually pass out?

Good luck
Leah

bethsheba · 03-23-2007, 12:28 PM

If I were in your shoes I would DEFINITELY GET ANOTHER OPINION before I put any portion of a pill in my mouth. These drugs are dangerous and just a few of the side effects (lethargy, inertia, arthritis, sedation, sleep disturbances, weight gain, decreased mobility, etc.) can lead to higher blood pressure! Believe me, you don't want to go there unless there are no other choices. But given your readings, you do have other choices!

First, find out if your monitor is reading correctly.

Second, keep a record of your readings at different times of the day over a period of time.

Third, see a DIFFERENT doctor---bring your bp diary with you---if the second doctor thinks you should be on meds versus diet and exercise, find out why and get it in writing so you can refer back to the explanation.

Fourth, if the second doctor tells you that medication is necessary go home and do some research to find out if he is well informed and knows what he is talking about---some doctors aren't well informed or current.

I would fire any doctor who put me on a pill with a single reading such as yours (I'm assuming this is the first time you've had "high" blood pressure readings at the dr's office) without discussing blood pressure ranges, diet, and exercise first.

Forgive me if I sound curt and terse...but I do not, absolutely do not want you to walk down the path I have...especially when it is unnecessary.

Bethsheba