Blood pressure again

DianaB · 10-18-2009, 06:49 PM

Sounds like it's time to see your doctor!!!

Janet · 10-19-2009, 09:21 AM

I took my BP again when I took Mom to the kidney Dr. and it was 13?/91. I'm going to talk with my Dr.

judy · 10-19-2009, 02:59 PM

What did the doctor tell you Janet? I hope you got good medication that brings your bp down quickly! The sweating may be menopausal symptoms. Fun, isn't it?

How is Mom?

Janet · 10-19-2009, 03:23 PM

They don't want me coming in for awhile...can ya believe it???? Said they are swamped with flu people and it wouldn't be a good idea for me to go there. I'll figure out something. I had hysterectomy quite some time ago, so I don't think the menopausal thing is it.

Mom is doing great. We are switching machines to see if another one will not have the alarms going off all night.

gja1000 · 10-19-2009, 03:37 PM

Uhhh... Janet, that was the wrong response from your doctor. 13? over 91 is TOO HIGH! It can wait a week or so, but the flu will go on all winter and that is too long to wait!!!

Can you take it every day or every few days? If so, take it, keep a log, then call in to your doctor and tell them what it has been running. They can change your meds over the phone if they have a log. You can get a machine at the pharmacy - an automatic machine might cost $25-$35, but it is worth it.

I don't want you to have a stroke!! Also, prolonged high blood pressure can cause dementia-like symptoms in the brain. Now, that means really prolonged, like several years of untreated high BP, but still....... None of us need any memory problems!!!

Marilyn · 10-19-2009, 07:03 PM

Janet, so hope you can get in soon!! We will be worrying until you do!!

Janet · 10-20-2009, 06:59 AM

Thanks Gayle...I'm getting one today and will keep a log for a few days. I have to admit...I'm a little worried now so that ought to help the BP...LOL. I know my weight has to play a major role, I wish I could get it off....it's just so hard.

10-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Sounds like it's time to see your doctor!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-19-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I took my BP again when I took Mom to the kidney Dr. and it was 13?/91. I'm going to talk with my Dr. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-19-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	What did the doctor tell you Janet? I hope you got good medication that brings your bp down quickly! The sweating may be menopausal symptoms. Fun, isn't it? How is Mom? __________________ *Judy*

10-19-2009, 03:23 PM	#4
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	They don't want me coming in for awhile...can ya believe it???? Said they are swamped with flu people and it wouldn't be a good idea for me to go there. I'll figure out something. I had hysterectomy quite some time ago, so I don't think the menopausal thing is it. Mom is doing great. We are switching machines to see if another one will not have the alarms going off all night. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-19-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Uhhh... Janet, that was the wrong response from your doctor. 13? over 91 is TOO HIGH! It can wait a week or so, but the flu will go on all winter and that is too long to wait!!! Can you take it every day or every few days? If so, take it, keep a log, then call in to your doctor and tell them what it has been running. They can change your meds over the phone if they have a log. You can get a machine at the pharmacy - an automatic machine might cost $25-$35, but it is worth it. I don't want you to have a stroke!! Also, prolonged high blood pressure can cause dementia-like symptoms in the brain. Now, that means really prolonged, like several years of untreated high BP, but still....... None of us need any memory problems!!! __________________ Gayle

10-19-2009, 07:03 PM	#6
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Janet, so hope you can get in soon!! We will be worrying until you do!! __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

10-20-2009, 06:59 AM	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Thanks Gayle...I'm getting one today and will keep a log for a few days. I have to admit...I'm a little worried now so that ought to help the BP...LOL. I know my weight has to play a major role, I wish I could get it off....it's just so hard. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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