spikey bp

[Maxbar]

normally I have my BP under control taking 10mg rampiril BP around 120/75 pulse around 56.Then occasionally for no reason I can work out it will shoot up to 180/90 ish leaving me feeling very unhealthy headache tired anxious .this can last for a couple of days then return to normal, I have been back to nurse and have now started taking 2.5 felodopine along side my rampiril ,just for the last week .

I do have 70% stenosis to LAD and cardiologist are assessing best way forward as stent is not an option, though have had a balloon stent done. I think it's so important to get my BP under control as when high I'm thinking that affects my stenosis and makes me feel poorly. I am able to keep my self fit and well with walking 5 miles each with dog and swimming couple of times a week , male 70 non smoker moderate alcohol .any experience tips please.

[Sleepyholllow]

hello Maxbar,

Sorry to hear that your bp is acting up, when I read your post, I could totally emphasise as I am currently in the same situation, I don't have an answer as I'm not a medic but I can appreciate your worry, I am due back to GP next week and already worried as my readings are currently high,

I suppose the best you can do is get as much info as you can from the medics and continue doing what your doing as your lifestyle appears to be very healthy to me (easier said than done I know) there is so much info and facts on line about BP (some conflicting)

You are not alone and I wish you the very best.

[Maxbar in reply to Sleepyholllow]

hello Sleepyhollow

thank you for the reply, dealing with bp is such a nightmare i have been on ramipril for past 6 months which seemed to work but did'nt really control the spiking which was so sporadic and i probabley would not have worried about it if not for my heart health.

they have now added a low dose of feledopine been on for a week and all seems well at the moment fingers x going forward. if i learn anything new i will add it to my post .what is your bp problem and experiance ,

hope your gp appointment goes well.

Maxbar👍

[Sleepyholllow in reply to Maxbar]

That's positive news, fingers crossed, hopefully the new addition of medication will solve the problem. mine began in 2018 with a hypertensive episode where no was very high and I was hospitalised, medication began then, it has been volatile ever since, I am on my third medication now due to horrible side effects, I find it all very difficult, as it doesn't seem to stabilise, I am also conscious of good diet, exercise etc, would love if there was an answer that I am missing!! I am female aged 64?

[Maxbar in reply to Sleepyholllow]

HiSleepydo you have any idea what causes bring on your hypertension . I still have not been given a medical reason but suspect in my own mind that it is brought on by certain types of anxiety ,I am thinking medical professionals need to try and understand the cause ,which they seem to completely disregard and just go for a cocktail of well rehearsed drugs that tend to work across the board, but will never work for everyone .

GP will say they haven't got time,or is it they can't be bothered ,and I don't mean to insult all the GP,s that will be bothered to investigate.

sorry to go on but very frustrated with our current health service .I would like this feed to be discussed if my feelings are wrong I am happy to stand corrected ,

I probably going on a bit now as I do understand your frustration and genuine anxiety for your health .which I hope improves .👍👍

[Sleepyholllow in reply to Maxbar]

Yes I agree exactly, I took early retirement from Health Service (Ireland) in 2020, hoping that less stress might solve the problem, but readings still are bad very often, it is hugely frustrating that more drugs seem the only answer, even though the side effects (for me anyway) are horrendous, I think I am going to try a new strategy, I.e- forget about it and just do my best, as I think I have exhausted all the research I can find ☹️

[Maxbar in reply to Sleepyholllow]

hi Sleepy hollowyes probably a good idea if you are otherwise in good health.

just get on with your life best you can and enjoy your day's .

Hope it helps you.

I saw cardiologist yesterday and he is pretty sure I need single bypass but wants MIR scan to confirm 2/3 months wait for that then if I get on surgery list 6 to 12 months list for that, meanwhile my health will detiriate .not a great plan really,

not a happy bunny ,but I will get on with it as best I can and certainly keep laughing at the surreal situation our health service puts you through .

😱💔👍👍👍👍

[Sleepyholllow in reply to Maxbar]

That's not great at all! Not good enough, clearly the service is inadequate for the demands on it, public service here also very overloaded, good proportion of people have private health insurance but this is costly.

[onadiet in reply to Maxbar]

I agree. Most hbp I think myself,is seco ndary and has a cause. Mine seems related to my gut problems. My BP spikes when my hiatus hernia and Gerd is giving me pain and discomfort. As we know pain causes anxiety then causes BP to rise. Every night about 6 hours after taking my candesartan at 6.00p. I get discomfort in my stomach and bloating . I know that ARB,s can cause this.That, coupled with my Gerd cause even more pain and my BP spikes.Every night without fail. When I tell G.P I get a blank look. One Dr.even asked what Gerd was? Help !!

[Needtodo]

So sorry that this happens, spikes in blood pressure are scary. I take Amlodipine in the morning and Ramipril at bed-time. Taking them at different times of the day works for me.

[Sleepyholllow in reply to Needtodo]

sounds good, good to get a balance that works, good luck with it.

[Maxbar]

cheers hope new medication cocktail does the job,👍👍

[monadepot]

I also have idiopathic BP spikes....over 210..but they come down after about 2-3 hours...I was prescribed 5 mg Amlodipine..2 years ago...cut it down to 2.5...and then a year ago, got off this drug...I am 80..no medications...just doing my usual exercises...cycling, pickle ball, walking....trying to eat heathier...eat meat, poultry, vegetables, fruits, and nuts daily, no more than 2 drinks of beer or wine in a day......I have deduced that spikes are possibly incurable....but long term effects of drugs are not good either....Pharma industry is a mafia....we have to tread carefully...good luck ...I also try basic deep breathing, and self relaxation exercises...they do help

[Maxbar in reply to monadepot]

thanks for the replyand I totally agree with all you say ,

it's a minefield out there so help yourself and tred carefully 👍👍👍😂 good luck and good health to you

[tykesammy]

Jesus Christ If I had a BP of 120/75 I would be cooking on gas, and you walk 5 miles a day !!! I am in a bad situation in that I am very intolerant to BP medications, and I don't know what to do next.