Ambulatory blood pressure

[djleighp]

Just had this letter in post from 24 hour BP is this good or bad as don't want to search Dr Google just to add had heart attack in 2020 and haven't changed my lifestyle still eat crap and I smoke like a trooper as well

[katieoxo60]

Thank you for your post it brought a smile to my face even if somewhat unusual. Your blood pressure figures sound normal to me considering you have a previous heart attack history and are taking pills. How low do we need to go to have a low enough BP ????? My blood pressure was 112/65 this morning I did not even feel dizzy and was still breathing normal. I understood if it was that low I should ring 999. All this checking can cause confusion don't you think? enjoy this nice weather while you can.

[djleighp in reply to katieoxo60]

Yeah it's very confusing esp as I have bradycardia so don't know if I'm feel sick nauseous from that or the BP pills as I really don't like taking them and I do think is it needed

[onadiet in reply to katieoxo60]

112 over 65 is a good number so don't worry.

[JaneFinn]

I’ve just joined this high blood pressure forum, yours is the first post I’ve read on here, so thank you for making me smile!

I personally don’t think they’re saying your blood pressure readings are worrying, and they’re certainly not looking alarming, but I guess in line with latest medical wisdom, they ideally want it a little lower to be more protective of heart and circulation health.

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I presume you are taking your current BP meds as prescribed? I ask because I used to work in a doctors surgery and discovered that very many people don’t! (And then their doctors increase their medication, assuming it’s not effective enough 😁)

Personally I have had some very high 24 hour ambulatory readings and I tend to go with their advice because I really want to get my BP down. But I’d also want to chat with my GP to understand more about the new meds if I were you.

I agree to avoid Dr Google at all costs!!

Edit to add- Hope the loop recorder proves helpful. I’m so thankful I was given one. Brilliant for diagnosis and peace of mind!

[djleighp]

Thanks for your reply I'll be honest I went through a phase of not taking my tablets for a bit depressed but what I've done first week I had 4 mg of perindropril and then week after the 8mg but I need to have a word with them as I won't take amlodipene due to them making my feet swell up like a balloon 🎈 couldn't even get me trainers on

[Happyrosie]

a delicate point, but maybe your lifestyle has something to do with your slightly high pressure. Attention to diet (plenty of veg, forget ready-meals) and plenty of water to drink. Amongst lots of other things.