Jaypan

[Jaypan]

Just a bit confused this morning as have been reading all your encouraging words over the weeks and decided to get Omron to test BP. Havnt got into any routine yet but suddrnly all readings seem to be high and im getting readings saying Isolated Histolic Hypertension with a readings of 142. Of course im feeling a bit worried so venturing to send in this message as its Sat snd the weekend sovyou feel a bit lost. Ibe been on a low bp pill for years but now have a pacemaker and been diagnosed with Af so prescribed low doses of Apixaban and bisopropol.

[Lezzers]

Hi, we have an omron & checked the accuracy with the hospitals BP monitor, they both matched. Are you able to ask your local pharmacy to check the accuracy against their monitor? It may help to put your mind as rest

[Jaypan in reply to Lezzers]

Am a bit handicapped with walking but thats probably a good idea if i am able to go out today, not teally feeling good either.

[Lezzers in reply to Jaypan]

I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling too good, is it worth giving nhs111 a phone call?

[10gingercats]

I looked this up on google and if the lower BP number is normal and the upper one is 'high' as in hypertension it would indicate a' higher than normal' BP.I am not a medic.Just saying what I read. But it might indicate you want to have a word on Monday with your GP. BPs seem to change a lot during the day and mine have been pretty awful recently following kidney 'blip'.Anything, it seems can affect the ups and downs of blood pressure so I would not overworry over the weekend about this. I find some fresh air can help .a walk or sit in the garden if you have one.Even talking to us here can help a bit.

[Jaypan in reply to 10gingercats]

Yes, it does help because im still new at understanding what these nos mean. The second figure has been 78 and 72.

[10gingercats in reply to Jaypan]

That sounds very reasonable. My doc. reckons 70-80 lower number is good for me at 84. .....and 120 would be excellent . I am 'battling' with the upper numeral at present. As I said these numerals do vary for all kinds of reasons and not least anxiety often gets into the mix.

[Jaypan in reply to 10gingercats]

Yes, thankyou Im in that age range 86 next week so the numbers are looked at differently when you are older. I thik its the higher number which is creating the comment "isolated systolic hypertension'. Testing is still new for me, so must get an unworried routine going🤣

[Purpleazalia]

Hi jaypan, if I'm having a blood pressure review at my Dr's surgery they like to view my record of a weeks worth of readings - so perhaps keeping a record of your readings over the weekend would be helpful when you ring your GP. Also record the time of day and whether you had been active or resting just before.

I was having readings above 150 over 95 at one time and, if they hadn't come back down as I reduced a new medication I was on, the Dr would have increased my BP meds to bring it down.

The surgery nurse advised me to take my BP twice a day and record the lowest of 2 or 3 readings each time - she said this was the recommended and accepted way to do it. Also to make sure I sit down at the table to relax for 10 minutes before taking it.

Sending good wishes and I hope it's soon sorted 😊

[Jaypan]

Thankyou for this, i find this very helpful some routine to adhere to and a definite plan for the next 2 days. Certainly the ten minutes stillness before taking a reading. I have conected my phone so it is keeping a record. J

[cappachina]

Hi Don't worry too much That will push it up even more . You are just into the range 140 where it records it as sightly highYour resting one the lower one is good Great you now have it on your phone so can show them

[Jaypan in reply to cappachina]

Yes, thanks to this Forum that i chose a Bp monitor and the advice to connect my phone where I was able to show results to my Dr this morning who said "not worried about these"!🤣👍

[Thanks55]

hi jaypan I too take bisoperal and apixiban I had a crypto ablation which worked for me I am ever so grateful and my consultant has advised that as they are both low dose I should keep taking them as I feel great with no side effects I hope this helps

[Jaypan in reply to Thanks55]

😁👍