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What is the highest BP you have had ?

MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:50:33 GMT

That didn't end up in the ER. Yesterday i had 181/107 and 175/103 . My chest was tight , but no pain , i took my bp medicine and it lowered it. I never miss a dose , but i had been taking it early evening and i am on low dose so i was told i can double it. My bp has been excellent till yesterday , i have had heart rate problems though.

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Susan Louise — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:58:41 GMT

For me I think it was around 163/95. I never took BP meds, but lost a ton of weight and now it's getting near normal. Last week I took it and it was 132/85. I have about another 10-15 lbs to go to reach my goal weight. I figure by then it will be very close to, if not in the'normal' range by then.

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Leeny — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:09:48 GMT

I think my highest has been 150/85. I was told by two eye doctors to not take blood pressure meds at night time, it should be taken in the morning. I just thought I'd tell you. I guess it can cause a stroke in your eyes if you go to bed after taking it. Why don't they tell you this when it is prescribed?? I am just glad I wasn't on it very long before I was told this.

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On It — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:11:58 GMT

@MW in Iowa Try sleeping on your left side. I know it sounds strange, but it helps. I had to lie on my left side an hour every morning and an hour every afternoon during my last couple of months of pregnancy to get my pressure down.

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:13:12 GMT

@Leeny wrote:
I think my highest has been 150/85. I was told by two eye doctors to not take blood pressure meds at night time, it should be taken in the morning. I just thought I'd tell you. I guess it can cause a stroke in your eyes if you go to bed after taking it. Why don't they tell you this when it is prescribed?? I am just glad I wasn't on it very long before I was told this.

Thanks , the reason i started taking it later , i was having high heart rates at night and it would lower them fast, ithanks for info , i need to ask my doctor to make sure this is okay.

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:15:29 GMT

@On It wrote:
@MW in Iowa Try sleeping on your left side. I know it sounds strange, but it helps. I had to lie on my left side an hour every morning and an hour every afternoon during my last couple of months of pregnancy to get my pressure down.

Thanks , i actually sleep on my left side most of the night , if i fall asleep n my back i have sleep apnea type symptons.

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RespectLife — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:19:55 GMT

@MW in Iowa

Please tell me you called your doctor? Those rates are too high!

"Sheps, M.D. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure — a top number (systolic pressure) of 180 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a bottom number (diastolic pressure) of 120 mm Hg or higher — can damage blood vessels."

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:24:55 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@MW in Iowa

Please tell me you called your doctor? Those rates are too high!

"Sheps, M.D. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure — a top number (systolic pressure) of 180 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a bottom number (diastolic pressure) of 120 mm Hg or higher — can damage blood vessels."

Thanks i have an appt , and am monitoring it , it was 123/69 last check , it was very hot yesterday which doesnt help.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:27:05 GMT

I don't remember what it was but I ended up in the ER b/c I was experiencing partial blindness in both eyes. All I could see was the peripheral and the things right in front of me were blank. Scared the %$& out of me. Doc said it was caused from high bp and to stop consuming so much caffeine which I was doing to stay awake during the night shift at work.

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:31:37 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I don't remember what it was but I ended up in the ER b/c I was experiencing partial blindness in both eyes. All I could see was the peripheral and the things right in front of me were blank. Scared the %$& out of me. Doc said it was caused from high bp and to stop consuming so much caffeine which I was doing to stay awake during the night shift at work.

Funny you would mention caffeine , i gave it up months ago , i can't even drink black tea , let alone coffee , or it affects my heart rate. I now have to get on my sodium levels.

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Carmie — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:35:00 GMT

220/110

I was having eye problems and thought I was going blind. I had a torn retina. I went to the ER and they were not interested in treating my eye, but were Very concerned about my BP.

I was in the ER all night taking all types of BP meds until it finally came down to a normal reading. I went the next day and got my retina repaired.

My BP is normally 110/70, but if I get excited, it spikes, so I learned. I take no meds.

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catter70 — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:23:57 GMT

Not myself, but my mother. Her BP went up to 260/120. The doc always had trouble keeping it under control. My highest was 170/90. I take 3 BP drugs a day.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:25:26 GMT

I have dealt with hypertension since being in my 20's. Genetics plays a huge part. Both parents had high blood pressure most of their lives too. It did not help me when I was young in my 20's that I partied ....was overweight...smoked and ate wrong....and had a was going to live forever mentality.

As I got older, I lost 50 plus pounds...quit smoking....that was about 30 years ago. Today I still have to watch my blood pressure....but am able to keep it at a decent reading by cutting back on coffee( LOVE it) and taking natural supplements...watching my weight..My blood pressure usually reads about 130/72. I will do just about anything not to take medication....but, as I get older, if it comes to that, I will do whatever I need to do to stay well.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:21:16 GMT

@MW in Iowa

I probably win the high BP award ... and lived to tell about it.

At the ripe old age of 30, weight 127 pounds, I went to the ER for a cut hand that needed stitches. My BP was taken, and then taken again, and then taken again by another doc. It was 250/150 and they looked at me like I'd sprouted a second head.

After a multitude of tests, medications and a lot of appointments and hassle, I was diagnosed with Renal Artery Stenosis, The arteries leading to my kidneys were constricted, causing my kidneys to emit a chemical to elevate my BP so the kidneys would get enought blood flow. I underwent a few renal artery angioplasties to stretch my arteries open a bit and it more or less has done the trick.

When they had asked at the ER how did I feel, I said I had a bit of a headache. 250 over 150 was a new record for a couple of the people who attended to me.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:56:12 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 I guess the cut hand became a blessing!

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ritasNo1Fan — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:14:36 GMT

I have LOW bp, and it's not at all fun as well. Right now it's 87 over 54, Not too bad I guess. I think it's time to look for another cardiologist, because of lack of knowedge. And he possibly has a hearing problem. :catwink Even my sodium level shows up as low. The main feeling is when you stand up too quickly from a hot water bath tub. Makes sense??

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:24:56 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@MW in Iowa

I probably win the high BP award ... and lived to tell about it.

At the ripe old age of 30, weight 127 pounds, I went to the ER for a cut hand that needed stitches. My BP was taken, and then taken again, and then taken again by another doc. It was 250/150 and they looked at me like I'd sprouted a second head.

After a multitude of tests, medications and a lot of appointments and hassle, I was diagnosed with Renal Artery Stenosis, The arteries leading to my kidneys were constricted, causing my kidneys to emit a chemical to elevate my BP so the kidneys would get enought blood flow. I underwent a few renal artery angioplasties to stretch my arteries open a bit and it more or less has done the trick.

When they had asked at the ER how did I feel, I said I had a bit of a headache. 250 over 150 was a new record for a couple of the people who attended to me.

That is an award i wouldn't want to win , funny how each body can handle so much and others with much lower bp can be in big trouble.

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Enufstuff — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:31:41 GMT

@MW in Iowa 200/110 was the highest. I have been on BP meds for about 14 years. Retiring from a stressful job in 2020

has helped.

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MW in Iowa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:42:03 GMT

@Enufstuff wrote:
@MW in Iowa 200/110 was the highest. I have been on BP meds for about 14 years. Retiring from a stressful job in 2020
has helped.

I can understand about the stressful job , i am retired with out any stress to speak of, it must be my body trying to tell me to make some improvements , so funny i am thin , don't drink , don't smoke , go figure.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:33:41 GMT

I take my BP at home. It has been as high as around 200/107. The only symptom was headache.

I took BP medication for a short time.

My BP is genreally in the 120 or 130 over 70 or 80 so range. As long as it stays like that I'm not taking medication for it. It was 125/71 earlier.