I'm hoping you DO have "white coat syndrome" - and that your blood pressure is A-OK at home. Then, you have nothing to worry about. When you are on BP meds, it is always a good idea to take your pressure at home on a regular basis cuz you never know when it will creep up - or go low - as in Diana's case!

I've already taken it this morning and it was fine again. I've never had 'whitecoat syndrome' before. My blood pressure is always fine at the Dr.'s office. Having to deal with mother does get to me sometimes and homelife......

I also had it in my head to just hop in the van and go visit Diana since I'm off for 4 days this week, but I got myself so worked up because I was too afraid to drive it alone. I also checked flights, trains and buses but no luck. I think once I realized I was just going to have to stay home....the BP went back to normal. I don't know of any other reasons why it was so high.

I'm so sorry that it caused your blood pressure to go up. I was looking forward to you coming. I kept checking to see if you'd called yesterday to tell me that you'd be on your way soon!!!

I know....I've got to figure out something, I wish I was as brave as you. I wonder if I plan it farther ahead I can get cheaper rates? I also worry that something will happen to Mom or Ricky and I'd have so far to drive back by myself. I'm going to do some checking.

I think that you have some anxiety that causes your bp to go up. Plan the trip and ask your doctor for something to help you with your anxiety. I'm sure that he'll give you something. I have a friend and she has to get something everytime she travels because she gets so worked up over going.