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Reply: BLOOD PRESSURE SPIKES

You only need to wait 1-2 minutes between BP readings for the vessels to return to normal. The gold standard...

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Reply: Finding a Diagnosis for Wife's HBP (220/130) - NEE...

I forgot to mention in my last post. Your wife's high blood pressure is referred to as secondary high blood...

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Reply: Type of Doctor

I have never seen an internist, except for cardiologist who start as internist and then have a sub-specialty in...

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Reply: Cause of high BP in very healthy man

In most cases of hypertension them is no specific causes and is called "essential hypertension". In addition...

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Reply: malignant hypertension

True, and in addition, if alcohol is OK, you'll probably have to cut back (or cut out) the salt on the rim....

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Reply: blood pressure number

BP between 120/80 to 139/89 is to be monitor. But there is no need to treat it. However, it is hard to know...

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Reply: Lisinopril and potassium

No medical profession responds in this forum so you will likely not get a direct answer to your question. ...

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Reply: My bp

Yes, it can either the top or bottom or both.

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Reply: Spikes in blood pressure

The lack of sleep is a problem and it cause high BP problems, but I don't know it would be cause spiking. Two...

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Reply: blood pressure reading

Normal diastolic blood pressure is to be 80 or below. Just being below 80 is not a problem. It depends on how...

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Reply: Blood Pressure Ups and Down, way up!

Funny he was just in the hospital for a 238/140 BP! And they are going to check that this time. Apparently,...

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Reply: Im 29 and have Hypertension/Bradycardia for almost...

I'd be curious to see what your adrenal gland test(s) showed, or what you were tested for specifically. I...

Posted by momof8kids

I'd be curious to see what your adrenal gland test(s) showed, or what you were tested for specifically. I was getting a very odd combination of symptoms with my most recent pregnancy (number 8; he was born just a week ago), and I had to do the research myself and actually go to a different doctor to get the proper tests ordered. Even after the results were all in, which showed my suspicions were correct - I had secondary hyperaldosteronism, in my case apparently caused by pregnancy (the primary form is one of 3 disorders that are caused by an adrenal tumor, usually benign; other conditions can also cause the secondary form) - both of my doctors - OB and endocrinologist seemed to be stumped, at least in some way, as to how to manage it or even how long it would take to resolve. I have both hypertension as well as bradycardia, which is why this post jumped out at me; I thought this was an odd combination as well. And I'm on the same BP medication as you are; it seemed to help somewhat when I first took it, but not much. Tonight my BP went to 182/102 very suddenly, and my heart rate has been as low as 46. Like you, I am also trim, and otherwise my health has been pretty good. After 7 children (my oldest is 22 and expecting HER first baby), at 5' 4 1/2", I was 114 lb and a size 1 - 2 pre-pregnancy. I'm 43. One of the other symptoms of hyperaldosteronism is hypokalemia (low blood potassium), which I actually did NOT have at first, but my condition seems to have worsened since the baby was born, and the last time I was in the hospital, I HAD developed hypokalemia. This may not be the same thing that is causing your symptoms, and if it is, it would obviously be caused by something different than mine was. If you don't know for sure what testing you've had in the past, it might be worth checking. In any case, I would consider seeing an endocrinologist. Thyroid issues or even pituitary issues can cause some odd symptoms as well. I can't imagine dealing with this for 10 years; this has been a sore trial for me, and I've only been dealing with it for this pregnancy - no history of either hypertension or bradycardia. It's downright scary at times. I have 2 drs appts early in the week, so hopefully I'll get some kind of adjustment to my treatment that will get me more stable/functional. Good luck to you!View Thread

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Reply: did my high bp cause a mini stroke

Ben1471, a migraine doesn't cause pain in the back of your head and neck; the pain is normally on one side of...

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Reply: Wide intracranial arteries caused by chronic hyper...

No medical professional responds in this forum. With that high of BP you need a regular doctor and not just...

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malignant hypertension

just diagnosed with malignant hypertension 180/100 and put on meds info on meds says to limit alcohol how much...

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malignant hypertension

just diagnosed with malignant hypertension 180/100 and put on meds info on meds says to limit alcohol how much...

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Reply: Suddenly spiking Blood Pressure sometimses with ra...

I I have the same problem, good reading at the house, but high everywhere else. Did find out, when I have honey...

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Reply: Stubborn high blood pressure

I also take clonodine low dose pill. It along with other blood pressure meds keep my BP under control but...

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Reply: LISINOPRIL

I have been on lisinopril for 4 years without any problems. And on lisinopril and HCTZ for 2 years without any...

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keep the faith

My family has been fighting this disease for quite sometime and believe me it was not a shock when it hit me. I...

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Pulmonary Hypertension

Does anyone in this forum have pulmonary hypertension? Doesn't seem to be a community for this disease. I've...

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Reply: ? about b./p

Note - no medical professional responds in this forum. According to RxList.com 50 to 100 mg of Atenolol is the...

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Reply: Pregnant and desperate for some insight

I forgot to mention, once we discovered it was gestational hypertension, there were several ways I regulated...

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Reply: Lisinopril Comments

I just started mine today Im going to buy a blood pressure tester, I did notice about an hour after I took...

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Reply: Blood pressure - doctor has me on medication but i...

No medical professional responds in this forum. I typically take my BP twice a day, in the morning and...

Posted by BillH99

No medical professional responds in this forum.

I typically take my BP twice a day, in the morning and evening. Personally I know my body well enough and have enough confidence that I will experiment with adjust my lisinopril for a couple of weeks and then showing the doctor a record of BP and sometimes make the changes permanent.

I know that I am sensitive to stress and that will raise my BP. I had nasal surgery, and while the pain was not bad, I was MISERABLE from the continous discharge the first few days. And my BP went way up. And since I had earlier been on higher dose of lisinopril I upped my dose for a couple of days.

I am surprised that put you on lopressor the first time when you when to ER.

First of 140/90 is the lowest where they start treating high BP. And the standard is that to diagnose high BP that there has to be high readings at two separate visits. (Except for sever high BP which can be an emergency if not treated immediately, but you where far far from that).

Also the current recommendations show that beta-blockers (lopressor) are not to be the first choice for BP control and only used if others don't work.

Low blood pressure (below 90/50) is not a problem unless you are also have symptoms such as weakness, lightheaded, or dizziness. Likewise with a low HR.

The Gold Standard used to determine hypertension is a 24 hr ambulatory BP monitor test. That is a wearable BP monitor that will record your BP every 15-30 minutes.

The 2nd best is a log of home BP readings taken at home over a week or two. But the meter and the way that you use it should be checked by the doctor.

The least accurate way is readings in the doctors office on 2 separate visits.

And for an accurate reading you should be seated in a chair with a back and your feet on the floor, not on an exam table.

While I have not said yes or no, I hope that I have given you some information to use.View Thread

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Reply: Help with lisinopril cough

I started lisinopril three weeks ago and have had a nasty cough ever since. Doctor switched me to losarton...

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Reply: Unable to ejaculate

There are quite a few blood pressure medications to choose from, so asking to try a different one would be...

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Reply: High blood pressure numbers

You might try to get his doctors to order an ambulatory blood pressure test. That is an portable BP monitor...

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Reply: Really Afraid

Anyone who finds out young they have high BP is luckier then someone who does not realize it until they are...

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