High blood pressure

[Garyash]

Being monitoring my blood pressure for few days as I’ve kidney stone removal this week it’s constantly about 200/130 is this bad ?

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

This is seriously bad. You need to contact 111 NOW! Let us know what they say...

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to MichaelJH]

I have just checked a BP guide and am recommending you ring 999 NOW as that figure is serious!

[ali161]

It's an emergency, you have to call 999. I hope it all goes well

[080311]

That’s really high phone 111 as soon as you can for advice.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Any update Garyash?

[Garyash in reply to MichaelJH]

I was 156/113 this morning

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Garyash]

This is still too high in particular the diastolic (lower) reading. Please seek medical advice as you are at risk!

[Canbe]

Hopefully you have already contacted 111xx

[Canbe]

Please get in touch. Still not right xx

[Barbara_BHF]

Dear Garyash,

If you are experiencing any symptoms including chest pain, I would suggest you do not delay seeking urgent medical help and call 999 immediately. However, if you are not experiencing any symptoms at the moment I would encourage you to contact your GP immediately and tell them of your current blood pressure readings.

Your current blood pressure reading indicates you have severe hypertension which needs urgent attention. If you are unable to get a hold of your GP please call 111 for medical advice. Please do not delay seeking medical help today. In the mean time please continue to take all your medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Barbara Kobson

BHF Nurse.