blood pressure and pulse rate

[mobyfool]

hi ,had my bisoprolol increased to 2.5 the past week felt wierd this morning took blood pressure this mornining 3 times 163/77/80 139/81/82 125/80 /87 been checking pulse rate manually (old fashioned way) thats coming out at 45 now, suffer from at fib and ectopic beats, think more ectopic beats at the moment, keep feeling different sensations in chest area , just wondering if anyone else suffers from the same sensations, will take medication later this afternoon, use to take it in the morning .Bloody freaking me out. waiting to see cardiologist but that won,t be for a long time, also suffer from tinitus i can tell the difference from the heart beat through that as well.

[Blackknight57]

your average is 134/79/83 not to bad pre hypotension

First one is usually unreliable

I suggest you record your reading for a week. Twice am twice pm. Then work out the average max 134/85

Your bpm should be no highter than 220-your age

Your home machine does bpm

If you are really concerned see the doctor. Sounds like you have palpitations due to AFib.

[mobyfool in reply to Blackknight57]

Tha ks for that will start doing more tests.

[Blackknight57 in reply to mobyfool]

See chart. Some site recommend two readings. If they are a long way apart take it 2-3 times again leaving 1 min between each

[mobyfool in reply to Blackknight57]

When I took readings yesterday I took them in the morning about 2 minutes apart.

[Blackknight57 in reply to mobyfool]

Take a weeks worth using the log format below 7 days then average

[mobyfool in reply to Blackknight57]

Will do

[Breesha]

2.5 is a low dose of Biso , it’s more likely anxiety that is making you more conscious of your body , try and get stuck into work , If you do not have a job , volunteer , there are numerous charities needing help .

Take your mind off your body and enjoy living.

[MoretonCross in reply to Breesha]

I don't think it's a low dose at all. I had OHS in October, and I'm on 1.25 mg. Also I doubt you're qualified to tell the poster that it's merely anxiety that's the trouble and to just get on with it. But correct me if I'm wrong.

[mobyfool in reply to Breesha]

I do admit, I do notice things more when l,m not working, when I,m at work I do try to concentrate on other things.

[Breesha]

I am on 12.5 msg and have been for over 10 years so I do consider it a low dose , and I said Anxiety does not help , many people see the word Bisoprolol and are fearful it is a lifesaver .

[mobyfool in reply to Breesha]

Have had my problems with bisoprolol ,but still persisting with them.

[Breesha in reply to mobyfool]

Well done, it’s a lifesaver …