High blood pressure

[Peterloveslois]

I went to get my blood sugar checked at pharmacy (all fine), while there they did my BP a few times, average is 147/126.(I am 42).

They recommend I see a dr, obviously. They even called my nhs GP for me - not a
chance, they said just go to A&E.

Pharmacist warned me that local A&E, I’d be there forever, which I know, been there and done that recently with a relative, 24 hours.

I usually see a private GP, so I got an appointment with them for late afternoon.

Whats the procedure with BP like that?

The joke is, I’ve lost 6 stone this year (although I am still overweight, 16 stone, BMI 37).

I’ve stopped drinking. I got diagnosed with celiac disease last year so I overhauled my diet and now eat v healthily, no processed foods, I cook everything from scratch. My only vices are rice and potatoes.

Last time my BP was taken was 18 months ago when I was diagnosed with celiac by the consultant and was totally normal. All through my pregnancy with my 2 year old, normal.

I will say though, the last 18 months, I’ve been under enormous stress. I mean, I have been for the last 6 years or so, but the last 18 months especially have just been a world of shit that only I can sort out (a six month argument with insurance to fix a ceiling that has fallen down, my dad has developed dementia at an alarming rate and ended up in a care home. I’ve had to sort out everything and it’s been horrific).

Fucks sake!

Anyway, I am wondering if the private GP will just want me to go to hospital anyway? Or would they talk about medication?

If I need to be referred on, I have insurance. Just wondering if anyone can shed any light on what to do.

I hope your appointment goes well, OP.

What she said.

I doubt very much that it was an accurate reading.

So my readings with the private GP were better.

113/97 and 119/107 and another in the middle.

She wants to see me in three weeks, I need to take my BP twice a day at home and bring it back to her.

She’s given me propanol as I am under so much stress. She thinks it’s anxiety linked.

Had they been consistent with this morning she would have medicated me for high BP and emailed nhs GP with bloods to do.

I explained the stress I am under with my father and how it makes me feel, all the anxiety symptoms.

I don't want to alarm you but with a pulse pressure of just 16 I'd be seeing a different GP ASAP.

Hey OP,
I got caught having high BP by the nurses when I gave blood. Thanks to them checking each time I did so, I could see it went up over the period of 4 years or so, dating from me getting a new job. No question but that it was stress from the new job! And a huge thanks that I gave blood and caught it this way - it’s called the reason killer for a reason.

Like you, I had a high reading on the bottom number, which caused concern. I was sent for blood tests, and an echo test, then some kidney/urine tests when some things were inconclusive. Ultimately was put on medication and I am working to try and bring it down naturally and get off the medication by exercise, losing weight and reducing stress in my life.

I strongly recommend doing everything they say, (even if it is paying for blood tests you can’t afford). I was upset to realise how I could have damaged my health so much without realising it and /or dying without realising I was at risk at all. Especially as I was below 40 at the time, and not even thinking about it.

*silent not reason!