BLOOD PRESSURE

hileena111

On top of everything else I now seem to have high blood pressure.
It was sky high during a day procedure but we put that down to being in hospital....been going to the GP's for regualar check ups {2 months usually} I went yesterday.....it was going down....but not to their satisfaction but yesterday was up again...She suggested I come back next week for another test. I said NO....I already have 4 NHS appts next week so it would def be up
So the next test is the following Mon.
Sorry I know this has nothing to do with arthur....I'm just so fed up with everything.

Thanks for letting me let of steam

Love
Hileena

elnafinn

Hi Hileena, I am sorry that you have another problem to contend with. Please do not worry about it "not being directly arthritis related". In actual fact it more than likely is with the medication we take on a daily basis over the years. I am sure it does not help the BP. Mine was all over the place, I had to do a self check with our home monitor and take my homework to the gp. I was put on a 24 hour bp monitor and finally went on a water tablet which more recently lisoprinol 2.5mgs has been added too. Not great but there seemed to be no rhyme or reason why mine would be ok one time and sky high the next.

Goodness, 4 appts next week! At least you are being looked after.

Chin, up,

Love
Elna x

dreamdaisy

I empathise, Hileena, mine is monitored as it rose thanks to the humira and it requires medication. I think it can be an age-related thing (sorry :oops: ) so ease up on the salt, don't have too many fizzy drinks (I'm sure champagne is OK though ) and I hope something can be done to help. I agree - it's another thing you can do without. ((())) DD

stickywicket

I'm sorry, Hileena. It's the old straw and camel's back thing, isn't it? I agree with Elna and DD. Could be the meds but watch the diet too. No peace for the wicked

merri

Sorry to hear that you have this to contend with on top of everything else. Vent away, and take good care of yourself /hugs

villier

Sorry to hear about your BP Hileena, don't you worry about letting off steam hope you feel a bit better for it, as the others said hopefully down to the meds you are taking, gosh I thought I was bad with 3 apps next week keep us posted how you go............Marie xx ((()))

tillytop

Hello Hileena

So sorry about your BP and no wonder you are fed up!

I am in the BP club too unfortunately but the pills seem to be doing their job for me fairly well and haven't interacted with any of my other meds or given me any unwanted side effects.

A couple of other peeps have mentioned home bp monitors - we have one at home and, like Elna, monitor our own bp and just let the doc know if there is a problem. That avoids the problem of falsely high readings caused by being at the GP when it is taken. May be worth considering.

Good luck with all 4 of your appointments next week :shock: !

Thinking of you.

Tilly xxx

barbara12

Oh Hileena
Mine is always sky high at the hospital and my GPs, so they put me on a 24 hour monitor, and the reading was fine...hope it comes downs xx

SteveBurns

I have high BP or should I say I did

High BP is caused by many factors, i.e. pain, age, steress, the sight of white coats and other factors too numerous to list.

Mine is controlled by pills from the GP and is at the right rate now.

Why not buy a DIY BP monitor for about £20 and do it yourself at home when nicely relaxed watching TV.

Beware not to drink tea/coffee right before you do as they can raise the rate.

elnafinn

Dear Hileena

If you do decide to buy a bp monitor, get it checked out with the one your gp would use on you so that you know that you are both talking the same language!

If you purchase one, do not use it too often, in a day, there is no need to take so many readings. The gp takes an average of your readings.

Years ago, I was asked to buy one as they were so short of them at the surgery.

Love
Elna x

stickywicket

Mr SW was once told not to pay too much attention to the BP monitors you can buy as they aren't as accurate as the manual pump ones.

suzygirl

Hileena, I have high BP and it has already damaged my heart and I am 40!!! I think the strain on our bodies of this disease is too much sometimes. Pain alone causes BP to rise.

I know it is a pain, but get it checked and take meds if needed. For some people a short walk each day can bring it down. Sometimes though it is hereditary. The meds work really well.

I hope it comes down soon.

hileena111

Hi Elna

Hi Hileena, I am sorry that you have another problem to contend with. Please do not worry about it "not being directly arthritis related". In actual fact it more than likely is with the medication we take on a daily basis over the years. I am sure it does not help the BP. Mine was all over the place, I had to do a self check with our home monitor and take my homework to the gp. I was put on a 24 hour bp monitor and finally went on a water tablet which more recently lisoprinol 2.5mgs has been added too. Not great but there seemed to be no rhyme or reason why mine would be ok one time and sky high the next.

They havent put me on meds yet.....hopefully not at all....We'll see what Monday brings then poss I'll have to go and buy a monitor for myself

Love
Hileena

hileena111

I empathise, Hileena, mine is monitored as it rose thanks to the humira and it requires medication. I think it can be an age-related thing (sorry ) so ease up on the salt, don't have too many fizzy drinks (I'm sure champagne is OK though ) and I hope something can be done to help. I agree - it's another thing you can do without. ((())) DD


Hi DD,
age related???? What are you trying to say
Salt....dont use any but I suppose I should check on products I buy to see what salt is in them.
You take care pet and rest.....didnt expect to hear from you

Love
Hileena

hileena111

Hi Sticky
Never really thought about the meds....you would think the GP would think about that??? Or would you?

Love
Hileena

hileena111

Hi Merri, Villier and Tilly......thanks for putting up with me venting!!!
It looks like I might end up buying one

Love
Hileena

hileena111

Hi Barbara
That was my first thought....it was the hospital {white coat syndrome} but it has been high for quite a while now??

Love
hileena

valval

hi when you next have it done have both feet flat on floor relax think of something relaxing do not talk all tips gp gave me did not help me on meds now but i think it all the tabs we take do not help or pain val

hileena111

Steve I'm a coffaholic......so it will be hard not to drink coffee before hand....if i buy one
.
The GP told me to come about 10mins early and sit in the waiting room and relax......dont go round the surgery in my spare time and check how many arthritis mags they have and how many do I have to bring to the surgery soon

Love
Hileena

hileena111

Suzy
Sorry to hear it has damaged your heart....and you are only 40!!!
A short walk I can manage but the exercise you eard about in books....NO WAY!!!!!!

love
Hileena

marrianne

Hi Hileena and everyone ,This B/P is a worry been monitored mths now my B/P has never been the same a different reading every time the worst being in April ......week in hospital ... Leflunomide could have a bearing in my case guess the reasons are many ,but I wondered if anyone has any first hand knowledge useing the RESPeRATE .expensive but if it works to bring B/P down to safe level that can only be good ,wonder if it is suitable for everyone with high B/P though hope you feel better soon Hileena .Marrianne

hileena111

HJi Marianne
Sorry I know nothing about this so am no help there.
I'm on paracetamol and naproxen {not much else} which is why I dont really think meds in my case.
Marrianne I hope you get some answers soon

Love
Hileena

tillytop

Hello

Just wanted to respond to Marianne's question on "RESPeRATE". Mr Tillytop and I bought one to try and we found it difficult to use and it didn't seem to help either of us unfortunately. As you say they are expensive but I think I'm right in saying that if you buy direct from the manufacturer online you have a "money back guarantee" which allows you to try it out and send it back if it doesn't help you. That's what we did and there was no problem with the refund. You can buy them in some high street chemists now but I don't think you get the "try before you buy" option if you do that.

Tillyxxx

Helenbothknees

There's an Indian ayevedic remedy for high bp called Ivy's Muktavati. It works for many people, including me; look on ithe internet for a lot of testimonials. It's quite expensive, and although there are versions other than Ivy's they don't seem to work as well for some of us. Since all the EU kerfuffle with complementary therapies it's quite hard to get, but I have a source (I hope!), pm me for details if you're interested. I've taken it for years, after suffering from white coat hypertension and labile (variable) bp that seemed to be getting worse. Never had a high reading since.

The ingredients just list a lot of herbs so it should be harmless, and ayevedic remedies are well thought of in the East...though just about unheard of over here.

marrianne

Hileena its a really good topic to keep going ,refer back to ,Tilly thanks for reply to yes its worth a consideration and certainly a good try before you buy option ,Helen will probably ask for help re the herb not read up yet but I also have a friend with high B/P who has not been given much help down the conventional route ,I do understand though about running everything past G/P FIRST hope everyone is ok and looking forward to the weekend isnt the weather changeing all the time I am freezing this morning wearing my last pair of Damart leggings why does the stuff always shrink ?Marrianne

stickywicket

Helenbothknees wrote:

The ingredients just list a lot of herbs so it should be harmless,

:shock: deadly nightshade is a herb. Please proceed with caution.

I hadn't heard of this so I googled it. Apparently, it contains, among other things, 'rauwolfie' which people with epilepsy shouldn't take.