Coronavirus

[Bluesrock]

I can’t seem to get my blood pressure down even tho am on meds, this means I am in

the At risk category for Coronavirus. All I can do is self isolate, is it worth bothering my GP?

[springcross]

What is your reading mostly?

[Bluesrock in reply to springcross]

Mostly around 160/90

[jsamess in reply to Bluesrock]

Mine is around 170/100 . I am 67 . My gp is not too concerned as it is heredity . I have low cholesterol a bit over weight but not too much. I don't smoke and only drink about 4 pints a week. I was on Beta Blockers for a while . My BP came down but I felt like a zombie .Don't go there ! See what you can do without taking too many pills . Don't worry . Good Luck , James

[Bluesrock in reply to jsamess]

Thank you James. My gp is not happy and wants to try more meds, I would rather go without due to side effects like tiredness if possible.

[jsamess in reply to Bluesrock]

i told my gp that i am allergic to medicines with noticeable side effects . so if you cant cope with the side effects go back and try something else

[Aprilbday]

Yes. A few weeks ago, I had my physical; My GP Addressed mine through medication increase. I even feel better and did not realize I was feeling poorly.

[springcross]

I am on meds but my readings are round about that sometimes even higher. I am on review at the moment taking seven day reading (four times per day) for my nurse/practitioner. Medication will definitely be increased and I am not looking forward to that. You should let your GP know. Good luck.

[lettingoffsteam]

What meds are you on and have they ever brought your bp down to good levels?Let your GP know but I also wondered if anxiety may also be a factor.I am on meds and a recent 24 hour bp put me on 119/73 average and yet the first time I met my cardiologist recently it was 170/100.Those of us with high bp seem to also have very volatile readings...perhaps this is like you.A 24 hour measurement would be a good idea to make sure you get a reliable idea of your bp.

[Bluesrock in reply to lettingoffsteam]

Yes it would seem it is very volatile, but so am I! Am trying meditation at moment!

[lettingoffsteam in reply to Bluesrock]

Yes, I've found that helpful as well.I got in such a state about measuring my bp that my doctor suggested my husband took it and averaged the results.Works for me.🙂

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If you are considered to be at risk, you should receive a text or letter telling you what you should do.

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If you are considered to be at risk, you should receive a text or letter telling you what you should do.