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ann

ann Report 4 Apr 2010 21:44

I have just come back from the Walk in Centre.I have felt rough all day.Felt like my head was exploding and tonight started feeling sick.Had blood pressure taken and it was 157 over 95.Told me to make a appointment with my own doctor as emergency on Tuesday and he will send myresults to him.Dont think its that bad as he never gave me anything.Dont know what it should be? Annie

Researching:
Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

MrDaff

MrDaff Report 4 Apr 2010 21:52

It's a little bit high, but not dangerously so.... mine often spikes to that, and I have been on medication for years, lol.... don't worry too much, but do see your GP as soon as you can, as they will possibly need to do about three readings to make sure it wasn't just a one off, before prescribing any meds.

Other things like colds etc can cause a raise in BP, and headaches, too. Take some paracetamol, or ibuprufen if you are not allergic to either of them, for your headache, and just relax a bit.

Love

Daff xxxx

Carol 430181

Carol 430181 Report 4 Apr 2010 21:58

I have been medication for blood pressure for 10 yrs. hate doctors and when I go it can rise to 210 but at home on moniter goes down to 140 like others say need to check out.
Carol

Researching:
Vosper Cornwall /Devon. Courtney Cornwall. Arundel Cornwall. Godolphin Cornwall. Tremethick Cornwall. Langdon Cornwall/Devon. Buley Devon. Parsons Cornwall. Bains(wish I knew) Samuels London.

Kay????

Kay???? Report 4 Apr 2010 21:59

It would be hard to say if thats high for you or not,,weight,ages lifestyle etc,,,,,

just maybe a bit of hypertension from stress or other,see doc as been advised....

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 4 Apr 2010 22:02

LOL carol -I too suffer from 'white coat syndrome' when I have my BP taken by the doctor!!
I bought myself a monitor, and take it at home - it's much lower, so, when I have to see him, my poor doctor is confronted with a spreadsheet of BP's taken over the past week!!

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

ann

ann Report 4 Apr 2010 22:06

The doctor told me in feb that blood pressure was high and had to go back to get it done again.I never bothered as i have always had low blood pressure and even passed out.Just thought it was a blip then.I will see what he says on tuesday.Thanks for telling me its not that high though thats put my mind at rest. Annie

Researching:
Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford