High BP/ My Mom / 3 Meds / Questions

[Guy1_USA]

Get her a BP monitor at Costco or other drug store. They aren't too much money... like $40. Then she can check it a few times a day and write down the numbers for the doctor to see. This is what I do.

[Lenin]

She has been taking Lisinopril 20mg, for a few years with success.

Cyn,
The body has an uncanny ability to circumvent ACE inhibitors after a long period. They often lose their usefulness after a year or more.
Perhaps a trial with an ARB (Cozaar, Diovan, Atacand, Benicar) might be wise at this point (replacing the lisinopril.)

IF she is salt sensitive hypertensive she might need more HCTZ than 5 mg. Psst, it's a cheap generic so there is no reason to buy the premium brand name, Microzide.
Does she have any p[roblems with water retention, edema?

[CynAnn]

I'm going to get her a BP monitor this weekend and check it several times a day, that is an excellent idea and something that I can keep up with first hand and present to the Doc.

Also...she has never had a problem with fluid retention, no problems with edema. she is very petite, only 95 pounds and eats 5-6 small meals a day, she does have a habit of eating salty snacks, loves Lays chips and cheese-doodles!!! which she has cut back on since her readings have increased.

STRESS? does that play a role in BP readings being higher? I have heard that stress can cause high BP but wasnt sure if that was a fact.

Thanks again for everything!!!!