High blood pressure

[Flemons_k]

So as you all know I’ve recently been diagnosed with anxiety but my blood pressure is constantly up but I was never diagnosed with high blood pressure who else has this problem and how do you handle it

[2stroke]

So ,the first question ,, What medication r u on ❓

[Flemons_k in reply to 2stroke]

I was on Ativan and Zoloft as of today I’m on Paxil and clonazepam

[luvmyself]

Flemons_k since you have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure are you taking your own at home and are you using a wrist blood pressure monitor or an arm blood pressure monitor? I saw my GP on Friday (at the time I was using a wrist blood pressure monitor) and was told that the wrist blood pressure monitor does not take accurate readings. She suggested that I purchase the Omron 3 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor which is more accurate (and reasonably priced). I ordered it on Amazon and is awaiting its arrival. Although I take medication (Lisinopril/HCTZ) my blood pressure tends to run high. After one week of monitoring GP will determine if my meds need to be increased. To make sure you are getting the proper reading you should schedule an appointment with Dr.

[Flemons_k in reply to luvmyself]

Ok will do thanks for the advice because at my dr apts it’s always normal except for yesterday at the er

[2stroke in reply to luvmyself]

Just Home Medical: Omron 3 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor--you tube.com

[guynfl2chat]

I have found that anxiety can play a role in hypertension. To really know if you have high blood pressure-- you would need to take your blood pressure over a period of time and see if your readings are above normal. Keep track of your readings and then see a doctor and discuss. If you continue to have high readings you may need bp medicine. That will be between you and your doctor. I have had panic attacks that have made my bp very high but luckily my doctor knows the cause and we ran many tests to just make sure. I hope this helps.

[Flemons_k in reply to guynfl2chat]

Thank you it really did help I have been keeping tabs it’s only been like this since my er visit last night but during the day at my dr visit it was normal I just had a high rate of 90bpm

[comb]

This happens to me too! Doctors have to take my blood pressure and heart rate multiple times everyyy time.

[Flemons_k in reply to comb]

Yes I was reading if it happens daily it can cause long term issues

[Want2BHappy3]

Anxiety is SO HARD to control NO JOKE. It's a daily ALL day battle. The only time I don't feel it is when I'm sleeping for which I take medication for. But the moment I wake up its ON. What helps is you have to constantly tell yourself everything's ok, I'll deal with whatever when it happens. Don't watch the news and talk to people who like to talk in the negative. My daughters boyfriend did that at dinner tonight and I immediately put him in his place. Good LUCK

[Flemons_k in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Thank you that’s exactly how I feel and I’ve been removing myself from the negative I don’t even get on Facebook anymore I try to surround myself with love thank you so much for responding

[Dontpanicjule]

Yes, I have this problem, WEnt to the Dr. and he told me it was my anxiety and said I showed no sign of hypertension in my ekg. I am using a machine called a desperate to control my breathing. Expensive, but worth it.

[Flemons_k in reply to Dontpanicjule]

Where can I find that

[Dontpanicjule]

You can find. It on Amazon. It helps you to regulate your breathing and calm you. I use it 2x a day, if possible. It was recommended by the Mayo Clinic. But, it is over $300. Perhaps you could get your doctor to write you a prescription so you could pick it up with your insurance help.

[2stroke]

BLOOD PRESSURE..

2 types of blood pressure;--take 1 sitting down then 2nd standing.See the difference.