Blood pressure
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04/06/20 01:59 PM
04/06/20 01:59 PM
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Central Pennsylvania
Nittany Lion
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Don't call me Mister, Mister
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Central Pennsylvania
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I am thinking 120/80 is pretty good, how about 142/89 @ 6:30 AM and 120/90 @ 1:00 PM?
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 02:11 PM
04/06/20 02:11 PM
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Alberta,Canada 71
Bushmaster
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And take 3 readings in a row.....it will naturally be high on the first one as you are anxious about the results. My cardiologist told me in his office they take it 5 times and he's not allowed in the room when they take it.
I've noticed at our local medical clinic that the Dr.s have quit wearing the whites....not sure if its to avoid "white coat syndrome" or not. But I think so.....
Last edited by Bushmaster; 04/06/20 02:16 PM.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 02:21 PM
04/06/20 02:21 PM
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Central Pennsylvania
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I did not drink coffee before taking the BP this morning, I am 75 years old and I take 1Diltiazem (240MG) after supper.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 02:22 PM
04/06/20 02:22 PM
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PA
woodchuck
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hmmm...90/60 is normal for me though once was 110/0 (valve jobs corrected that). Dad was kinda perinoid and took it probably 6X a day and it varied all over the place from 190's to 80's (top). Doctor told him to only do 1 in a.m. and 1 in p.m. But he wouldn't listen. He was one also to change doses of what the doctors prescribed as in a day he didn't feel any different.
Last edited by woodchuck; 04/06/20 02:22 PM.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
#6832338
04/06/20 02:39 PM
04/06/20 02:39 PM
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Central Pennsylvania
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Not suffering from angina, I am simply wondering if that pressure reading is considered high enough for me to call my cardiologist? I haven't taken my own BP for a while, I get a check up about every 6 months and I take my BP and record it for about a week before the check up, I don't recall what my readings are when I do that, but the family doctor would always indicate they were good. I have an annual appointment the the cardiologist coming up in May.
I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination, it tells me why I wanted to go there.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 03:13 PM
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Grandpa Trapper
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Wouldn’t hurt to call the doc for peace of mind. My BP fluctuates a little high at times even with some meds. I agree with Bushmaster about his remarks on taking readings.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 03:22 PM
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PA
elkaholic
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Learn to take your own blood pressure. It's pretty simple. The wrist ones as well as the auto ones can be influenced by the simplest of movements.
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Re: Blood pressure
[Re: Nittany Lion]
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04/06/20 03:32 PM
04/06/20 03:32 PM
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minnesota
JAMIE-S.
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Nothing wrong with those numbers. Unless you have health issues you are dealing with.
Last edited by JAMIE-S.; 04/06/20 03:36 PM.
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Re: Blood pressure
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04/06/20 03:40 PM
04/06/20 03:40 PM
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revillo, sd
cohunt
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When mine gets to 210/120 I figure I should sit and relax a bit. Like White I am on 4 meds but after 22 years and every med/dose they could think of, the docs have decided that no matter what they prescribe, my body quickly figures how to get back to where it wants to be. If I had your readings I would not be concerned at all.
Last edited by cohunt; 04/06/20 03:41 PM.
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