High blood pressure

numptynora
numptynora Member Posts: 782
edited 15. Nov 2012, 05:07 in Living with Arthritis archive
A few months ago I was suffering with really swollen ankles so was advised to keep them raised, which is what I did but it had no effect at all I kept asking the Doc' if there was something I could take to get rid of the fluid but because of my meds there was nothing I could have, just keep them raised! well short of hanging upside down, nothing helped. In desperation because my ankles were so painful, (it felt as if my skin was going to split) Doc looked back at my blood results and it seemed that my albumin was very low, as a result of very little dairy in my diet, I have corrected that but now my blood pressure is rocketing.
Does any one have any idea what I could be doing wrong? I'm so fed up with it, it seems to be one thing after another.

Thank you
Numps x
Numps x
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I doubt you're doing anything wrong, NumptyN, but there is obviously something amiss. I hope you will be seeing your GP again soon as he is the one to advise on this. Mine is high but I know that it's due to the humira I take for my PsA. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This isn't something I'm familiar with, Numps. I can understand why your BP might rise as a result of eating more dairy products, though, especially if you've been eating a lot of cheese. It might help to stick to milk, yoghourt etc but really I think you need to go back to the doc. The fluid was/is clearly not something that is easy to live with and high BP is not a good idea either so I'd suggest another GP appointment as soon as you can.
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    They reckon low fat dairy products can help lower blood pressure, as DD and SW said think it's time to get back to your GP Numps.........tc........Marie xx
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  • numptynora
    numptynora Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for your replies, my BP will be done again when I have my bloods taken at the end of the month.

    Is anyone else fed up with having a needle stuck in them every month? 'cos I am. :roll:
    Numps x
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  • gilly1957
    gilly1957 Member Posts: 212
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Many years ago my ankles and legs swelled up with fluid.....a locum doctor put me on water tablets,they did no good.

    had a blood test and i was severely anaemic (cant spell).

    Hope you get sorted :)
  • Susiesoo
    Susiesoo Member Posts: 358
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes!! I am also fed up with having a needle stuck in me every month. I just tell myself it could be worse. Hope you get the BP problem sorted out. Susie :)
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi NumptyN,

    I think maybe it's all part of the mad medical journey we're all walking. Like you I've just been diagnosed with high BP and it's a bit mind blowing, but for me the worst part is the thought of yet more medication to add to the 18 tablets a day I already swallow- you do start to wonder where it's all going somedays :o .

    As for blood tests, I was fed up with the monthly blood tests, till I started weekly gold injections which came with the added joy of weekly bloods too :( . Well the gold didn't work so it stopped as did the weekly bloods, so back to a monthly bloods regime and it seems like a treat-I guess every cloud has a silver lining if you search hard enough!

    Hope you get some answers and some relief soon. Take care.
    Deb x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,788
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Numps

    I tend to agree with the others taht it HAS to be back to your GP.

    The only other thing I will add - is be careful not to knock them as the skin - when taut - can be quite fragile.

    Love and luck

    Toni xxx
  • Soretoe2
    Soretoe2 Member Posts: 198
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Some blood pressure medications can make your ankles and feet swell and a change to a different one can make all the difference. Also protein in the blood is often associated with the medications effect on the kidneys. Don't be alarmed, had it lost of times in the past.
    My consultant found a bp medication that suits me well and recently I've been a lot better.
    You need to have a chat with the gp, as the others here have said and get it sorted out. It's probably nothing that you could have done anything about but needs medical advice.
    Hope you find an answer soon and feel better. Joy.
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I've just been diagnosed with high blood pressure and the tablets she gave me...one of the side effects is swollen ankles,,.,,,,luckily I havent had that side effect,
    Deb was it you said about taking more tablets? I take loads as well but just think of it.....high BP is a silent killer.....if we have it we are lucky it has been found.It can be treated, Some people just have a heart attack or something else without knowing they had high BP....thats what I'm trying to convince myself anyway :wink:
    Yes I'm sick of needles being stuck ion me as well :lol:
    Love
    Hileena
  • numptynora
    numptynora Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello lovely people and thank you for your replies, been feeling a bit down so haven't been here for a few days.

    Thanks for the hint about cheese SW, I'll cut it down to see if it helps.

    I can't have water tabs because my kidneys aren't working properly, so that's out.

    Next Thursday I have an appointment with my consult', he's the one I have more faith in so will go with a list of questions!!

    Thank you again
    very p###d off Numps x
    Numps x
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    awwwe numps sorry you are feeling the way you are, sending you a mass of ((((((((()))))))s it's not a very nice feeling i know, hope thinking of seeing your consultant on thursday will give you a wee boost as you have so much faith in him...............tc...........marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
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  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My hubby had problems with swollen ankles on bp tablets, but since changing has been much better. It can sometimes take time to find a tablet to suit you.

    Janet x