Stumped!

[ranobeer]

Hi there,

I have been taking Lisinopril for about 15 years. I have reduced my dosage to 5mg from 20mg, I run about 15-20km a week, I do 4 aerobics classes a week, eat healthily and drink when I'm out only, so 2 -3 times a week. Suddenly my blood pressure has gone through the roof, 180/100 and today t got up to 210. I don't have any symptoms and I also take Edoxoban after having Atrial Flutter and Fibrillation, which is now stable after ablations. I have a doctor's appointment next Monday but I'm in a vicious circle that I think keeps making it worse! The only thing I have changed is trying to do 30 seconds in the shower with cold water but in my wildest dreams I don't think it's that!

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks so much😊

[Hidden]

you might find something that resonates with you in the website of Blood Pressure UK. Possibly. But mainly - it could be anything! Extra salt in your food? Cold weather, so you are drinking less water? Other stressors? Anxiety about …. Well anything?

You’ve got a few days before you see your doctor so do try breathing exercises to bring your anxiety down.

[ranobeer in reply to Hidden]

Thank you happyrosie. It's just gone so, so high! Hopefully will get some insight next week.

[Brisk61 in reply to ranobeer]

You said you have cut the dosage of medication, was that on medical advice? If not increase the dosage to 10mg to see if that brings it down.

I would cut down on the amount of exercise you are doing until you see the GP- something is putting a strain on your circulatory system. See if you can get an earlier appointment if your B/P remains consistently that high.

[ForensicFairy]

Did you reduce your dose or your doctor? Either way, there’s your answer. Blood pressure is affected by a number of things, not just food and lifestyle. It can also be hereditary and as I’ve discovered, you can’t beat your genetic makeup.