At Dr

[Chubbers]

Blood pressure still higher than I want. I'm scared and nervous 😥

[BettyA]

Well, Chubbers, unless the dr looked at you and said "Straight to the hospital!" please know all will be well. Last week one day I decided to take my BP at a machine in the super market...Well... it came out 234/192.... I thought I would die on the spot.... did it again (NATURALLY it would be high cuz I was scared as hell!) but it was a tolerable 190/over 80something or other.... BP pills make me sick so I take Hawthorn and CoQ10 and garlic... I brought it down to about 135/76 which for ME....is normal.... Hopefully you discussed it with your dr right there and then... Good luck... do what you need to--what works for you!! You WILL be OK... Take care! The only BP readings I trust come from the old fashioned cuff and stethoscope!! and I will TELL the nurses that.

[Chubbers in reply to BettyA]

Thanks Betty! I've had more than fair share of stress and life changes lately. They use the cuff and stethoscope st my dr and today it was 148/90 and my pulse 130. Seriously!!! 130 what the heck!!! Sorry I'm kinda laughing out loud at myself I guess it's good to do that!!! And I'm in so much pain can hardly stand it! Since car accident last May and my Dad been critically ill for over 3 months. I quit my old job of over six years and start a totally different one next week!!! Sorry this is so long!!! Add to it all the fact that I'm already an anxious person with anxiety and depression... Ugh I need a donut lol!!! If u were here Betty I would give you a big ol' hug!!! We ALL need lots more hugs than we get! Thank you for replying and just for being YOU! God bless 💛

[BettyA in reply to Chubbers]

OK...I would gladly take the hug... THEN we would go to Starbucks or DazBog's for coffee and a big ol' Donut~ Good medicine.... Its no wonder with the pain you are having that your pulse is so high... Your BP reading is what they call 'high normal'...at least that's what Kaiser lists... Over the past some years they have actually RAISED the numbers as to what they call 'normal'.... so I think that is a good thing...

You take care now. As for me, tonight I'm gonna eat some chicken wings and potato salad...

[Chubbers in reply to BettyA]

One question what is DazBog's? I would gladly give you a great big hug!!! I don't like the 'high normal' thing as I'm only 41 years old😥 Or young lol! My hormones are all out of whack too cause I have PCOS! Lord I need some peace!!! I was naughty and had pizza and cookies!!!

[BettyA in reply to Chubbers]

DazBog is a coffee shop... its run by Russians... When the Diedrich's shops started closing down all over the U.S. Daz Bog was one of the buyers who took them over in Denver. They DO have good coffee...

OK, so you are a "young;'n" yet ....but don't forget that when you get all this pain (etc) taken care of, it will come down normally. Honest, it will.

Do you take Rx BP meds. I don't like them, won't take them...I bought my BP down with Hawthorn, Coq10, and garlic... but its whatever works for you... whatever you feel BEST with psychologically is what is best for you.

[Chubbers in reply to BettyA]

I usually get Dunkin Donuts coffee occasionally Starbucks when I can afford it! We don't have that other place here. I start a different med tomorrow. I am trying not to be nervous. I have had anxiety ever since I can remember! It has been haunting me so long. Lately with all that is going on it has gotten worse. I cry every day cause of this pain! I don't take pain meds though cause I don't like them. I've been doing physical therapy for my neck but pain will not go away!!! They said it's likely chronic now 😥

[allnew2me]

I'm with betty!

The more you worry and be nervous about it the more it will rise too.

Take some relief from the fact the Dr wasn't having a meltdown about it a and do all you can to put it to the back of your mind. Don't allow it to sit there festering away and eating at you. I knowit's easier Said than done I truly do but you have to or you'll stress yourself further. Once you can relax more and you aren't as anxious or stressed out it will come down xx

[Chubbers in reply to allnew2me]

Thanks hon just knowing someone cares does help! I just wish I had people closer to me do I could get tons of hugs lol!!! Can ya tell I love hugs!!! Can't hug my Daddy very well in his hospital bed. Oh how I wish I were 7 years old again! I would be outside playing in all this snow we got makin a snowman ☃BIG HUGS! Now to settle my mind 😁

[allnew2me]

Ohhhhhh you got snow 😭

It's no surprise you are in need of hugs with so much going on!

It's funny you say about being a kid again. Another member and I were talking about that about a week Apr so ago. To not have a care in the world and be freeeeeee again. If only it was so simple or as simple as just quit worrying. If only! We can dream though. They can't take our dreams away lol xx

[Chubbers in reply to allnew2me]

Yeah things started to get worse right before I turned 40😥. But you are right they can't take out dreams!!! Yes we got snow and wind! I'm one of the lucky ones who got to stay home during the storm and my power didn't go out!!! However my boyfriend didn't get home til after 3:00am from doing snow removal! Well I hope you have a good day! I'm sittin here tryin to not worry about the new meds I start tomorrow! And gotta find clothes that fit for my new job next week! I'm used to wearing scrubs. Wow I go on and on thanks for listening! I appreciate it more than u know!!! Hugs!!!

[allnew2me in reply to Chubbers]

Oh hunnie you talk all you like if it helps I'm happy to listen. If anything it helps me as I'm not focusing on myself .. not meaning that to sound quite as selfish as it does 😳.

You need to not think about taking them the more you work yourself up about takingthem the more likely you are to have an attack or think you have side effects. Something else that's so simple to say but it's really true. When it comes to taking that first dose keep the thought of this really could bethe one that helps me. The Dr wouldn't have prescribed it if he thought you unsuitable. Give it a fair chance you just never know.

Good luck clothes hunting. What type of job will you be starting. That really is a pretty big ordeal so you must be doing really well with recovery /treatment to be doing this sodon't let starting New medssend you down. Hugs!! Xx

[Chubbers in reply to allnew2me]

Thank you! GOD BLESS YOU FOR LISTENING!!! Talking just getting it out does help! I had to quit my job as a dental assistant because of neck pain from car accident 😥 I did that job over six years! Now I'm going to work at an eyecare place as an Optician..something I know nothing about!!! As of right now I'm not feeling well and anxiety is so high!!!! Wishin I had more than a week to get used to meds! I'm still in physical therapy for my neck but it's not helping the pain 😥Oh and I don't like clothes shopping I'm a bigger lady also need to find comfy but stylish shoes and I'm no fashion queen lo! I'm in pain and haven't slept well I hope that changes. I wake up in a panic every morning.

[allnew2me in reply to Chubbers]

Shoooeeeess, I looooove shooooes!!! They aren't like clothes and no matter how you feel they still look amazing!! Personally, with all the walking that's done in the opticians round here I'd go for a small wedge not a heel.

Do the physio therapists have hope they can sort your neck out or is it something you will haveto live with?

from teeth to eyes, It'll definitely be different. It'll take a little while to settle in but as soon as you do I'm sure you will enjoy it and your anxiety will come back down from being so high. It's bound to be running high, anyone without anxiety would be anxious starting such a different job.

I wish you sooo much luck xx

[Chubbers in reply to allnew2me]

Awww thanks! I'm likely opting for flat shoes lol!!! I have very wide feet and I'm heavy 😥 But yes it is quite a change in jobs! I'm very nervous! Well they think the pain is chronic so now they say I need to see a Psychologist 😥 Ugh

[allnew2me in reply to Chubbers]

One thing after another! Could it be worth asking them if a hypnotherapist could help if they want you to see a pyschologist now?

Hypnotherapy is my next port call if cbt doesn't work for me once I eventually start it. I'm hoping that it will and I won't have to go down that route though xx

[Chubbers in reply to allnew2me]

I did cbt many years ago maybe need to do it again!!!

[BettyA]

Chubbers, have you ever gone to a chiropractor for your neck pain? Just wondering... often they can help you MUCH more than a regular MD....MUCH more... Sometimes the pain that seems to be in one area (and IS) actually stems from a different area along your spine....anyway, give it some thought! Good luck.

[Chubbers in reply to BettyA]

Thanks I have been to Chiropractor but not recently I don't like when they pop my neck like crazy 😁 Lol

[Agora1]

I know you are scared and nervous but that's what makes the b/p jump up so high.

As long as it doesn't stay there you will be okay. You may be suffering from "white

coat" syndrome or you have a "cute doctor". lol We have to smile through our fears.

[Chubbers in reply to Agora1]

I'm trying to be calm. It was never high before at my GP so now he changed my meds. I started them today. Not feeling too good yet gotta give it time I guess. I'm aggravated by some things and trying to calm down. I was up and going now back in bed trying to get warm 💛 And can't get my profile pic straight it's sideways like me lol😂

[Agora1 in reply to Chubbers]

My b/p did stay high about 5 years ago and so I was put on blood pressure medication. As much as it stabilized it, if I get really, really anxious it will bypass that med and do it's own thing. But at least I know I am protected by the medication. Good Luck in your doctor finding just the right med for you. You look adorable sideways or not.

Take care of yourself. I care.

[Chubbers in reply to Agora1]

Awwww thanks you are sweet 💛 I will do my best to get on the right track! My Dad being so I'll has created a new level of anxiety. It's not his fault 😥 It's just life and sometimes it sucks I guess!!!