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Blood pressure 180/102

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pinkingshears · 03/07/2025 18:19

I've been taking my BP at home for 5 days. 8am on empty stomach, 8pm sitting quietly. Twice each time. Varies a bit but Ave is 174/100. Pulse is around 60. Saw nurse today for B12 jab. Asked if she would check I was using my monitor properly which she kindly did. She then used her NHS monitor to check. Said I had headache but assume weather) Asked if sore chest (no 'pain' but dull ache in sternum area). Gave me a paper diary to fill out & appt for 2 weeks time.
There is a history of heart issues in family (told ggrandmother & grandmother both open heart surgery, aunt has pacemaker.
My son had suspected PeriMyocarditis last summer and had LVSD for a week so I've had a really stressful year. Last time I knew my bp was slightly low, but not checked for 5 years at least. Not sure what I'm asking, just feel a bit nervous.

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reversegear · 08/07/2025 02:14

Wow glad you kept an eye on this and are being treated. Sending hugs and hope the teens are looking after you.

BellissimoGecko · 08/07/2025 03:38

Headache and sore chest are both symptoms of high BP. My doc says if your BP if over 180 to seek medical advice immediately- I’m really surprised you were left to get on with it.

Glad you are in the right place now. Hope you have answers soon.

avignon1234 · 08/07/2025 04:46

Yep, it is really high, no need to panic, but you have to take action. I went for a work health check (aged about 47) and mine was about 160 over 105, they told me it was far too high and advised that I get a monitor (which I instantly did), I then took my blood pressure every hour (more to play with the monitor than any serious intent) and it went up and up and up, I felt absolutely fine (slight headache if I have to moan) but at 11pm it was about 220/150 and I drove myself to hospital, waited ages and still felt fine (if tired), the worst reading was higher still, and got to 250/170 which is ridiculous. They were shining lights in my eyes because they thought my organs must be failing (not sure why this is a thing, but you just go along with it, still felt fine). Was moved onto stroke unit for the night and given a lot of drugs to get blood pressure down. It did come down then I was prescribed quite a few blood pressure drugs (Amlodipine, Ramipril and another which I cannot remember, Bendroflumizaide ?) and monitored closely, absolutely loads of tests followed, taking over 2 years. Conclusion: "Unexplained blood pressure spikes" sometimes as low as 90/60, sometimes super-high. I am now on 4 sets of drugs, Doxasozin, Losartan, Bisporol and Indapamide. My grandparents all died by 60 from BP related things, so I never knew them (strokes, aneurisms), my mum and dad are in the 80s and are fine, with no real BP issues. I don't really know why you get what you get. But the sooner you are in the hands of medical people that know, then the better. Lifestyle plays a part (stress, weight, smoking, drinking, caffeine, but SALT absolutely batters up your BP) but it is not just about that. They say it is not family history, but I am not sure about that either. Sorry to not be very conclusive, but please be in good hands and get the drugs you need to keep it down. I suspect panicking makes things worse, so just try and calmly investigate. xx

pinkingshears · 08/07/2025 10:30

Dr last night said query murder risk factors (family, BP, cholesterol) need Angiogram big city hospital. Dr this amprob musculoskeletal & need to restart HRT (not doing that). Tired.

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pinkingshears · 08/07/2025 10:33

"murder" ?? - don't know where that came from! (FREUDIAN slip?)

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pinkingshears · 08/07/2025 20:24

Had Echo and contrast CT Thoracic scans. Now on meds for BP & cholesterol & referred to lipid clinic. Also 'mild Pericardial effusion' on both scans so on meds for Pericarditis for 6 wks (see Cardiologist again). Discharge letter = no arterial deposits but he said some on rhs. None of which I would have known had I not kept at it. Grateful for help from both NHS & on MN too..Thank you all.

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Orangesandlemons77 · 08/07/2025 22:32

Glad you got checked out thoroughly and hopefully the blood pressure can be managed from now on

pinkingshears · 08/08/2025 00:05

Saw the Cardiologist. Now saying 'no Pericarditis, probably just anxiety. Or sleep, or bad back, or indigestion oh, and 'windy weather can cause high BP'. But I'm on waiting list for a CT Angiogram now. Weird.

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justasking111 · 14/10/2025 20:36

@pinkingshears how are you now

pinkingshears · 16/10/2025 09:27

@justasking111that's kind of you to ask, thank you. My BP has come down to an average of 165/95 so that is better. I've had a CT Angio which I believe is OK & my FH test was negative so GP just says 'don't worry'. I'm on 5mg each of Felodipine & Ramipril & 40mg Atorvastatin (but had to stop as awful leg pains & GP won't change to try different as 'best value for money'). My headaches & chest pain is not as bad but I can still 'see' my pulse in my vision when I stand up & I still don't feel particularly well. Of course as a female I've also been told 'anxiety/ weight'.
I hope it won't do any long term damage as plenty CAD & MI in my direct family.

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