Re: What is the highest BP you have had ?

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

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.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

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.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

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.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@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.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

@Tinkrbl44 I guess the cut hand became a blessing!

ritasNo1Fan · ‎03-12-2010

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??

MW in Iowa · ‎03-10-2010

@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.

Enufstuff · ‎03-12-2010

@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.

MW in Iowa · ‎03-10-2010

@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.