Wildly fluctuating BP

[Parsley56]

I am having to keep a regular diary of my BP scores which really fluctuate massively. After moderate or strenuous activity my BP is normal to low, but following a relaxed state it can be as high as 190 plus. I am on doxazosin, atenelol and amlodopine. Of course, when it's as high as that I become stressed and anxious which doesn't help at all. Are there any insights please?

[Tos92]

190 is high. How long have you been on your medication for? Sometimes it takes a while for medications to do their job. If you’ve been on the medication for some time, I would suggest contacting your GP or cardiologist as soon as possible. You don’t want to leave high BP untreated for a long amount of time. I have had cases in my family where high BP has led to TIA’s and a major stroke. This is of course, worst case scenario.

Keep hydrated as much as possible. Not eating enough fruit and vegetables can also contribute to it, including being over-weight. Reduce the amount of salt in your diet as well if it is rich in sodium.

I have small phases of high BP which settle on their own. I hope others with high BP come along to share their experiences with you as it seems to be a common issue.

All the best.

Tos

[baffle]

Hi Parsley56, I also suffer, and have done for a long time with high BP, I take Perindopril 8mg and Amlodipine 10mg and a 20mg Atorvastatine the later for cholesterol, and I have been told by my surgery if it goes over 140 for a few readings to get in touch, so I would definitely get in touch with your health centre for your readings, 190 is high, keep well and watch your sodium intake it really does make a massive contribution to high BP

[Happyrosie]

if your medics have not told you already about lifestyle and diet, they should have! Get some good info from the website of Blood Pressure UK, the specialist charity.

[Parsley56 in reply to Happyrosie]

Thankyou all for these replies. I have a low BMI and a healthy diet, avoiding salt where possible and am very active. My BP has badly impacted my kidney function so it's a massive problem. I hadn't heard of BP UK, so thankyou for signposting. My GP just takes average readings and because I have a good amount of low readings it seems to balance it out. These replies have made me question this practice I must say.