Blood pressure again

Janet · 10-18-2009, 04:04 PM

I have to take Mom to her kidney Dr. tomorrow and while I'm there I'm going to have them take my blood pressure.

I took it while I was helping Mom with the manual exchange and it was 141/101. I did go to my "happy place" and took it again and got it to 138/98, but that is still way too high...right?

I wonder if it's been running high if that is why I've been sweating so much. I would say perspire, but I kind of link that to underarms, I literally sweat...all over especially my face and hair. So if it's high there, then I guess I'll need to see the Dr about it. I do take BP meds so maybe they need changed.

Blueyes · 10-18-2009, 04:49 PM

Yes Janet, that's way too high...especially since you take medicine for it. I'm glad you're going to the doctor! I never heard of it causing a person to sweat, but be sure to tell the doctor about that. Probably just time for a different medication

Keep us posted!

BTW....WHERE is your "happy place" ??

gja1000 · 10-18-2009, 06:33 PM

Waaaaaaaaaay toooooo high. Need to get that down. Don't think that iis causing sweating. Maybe but I've not heard of that.

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.

2tiredmom · 10-20-2009, 12:35 PM

Hope it comes down soon. I worry about you too

Janet · 10-21-2009, 06:18 AM

I went and bought a BP machine and took it last night. Although at the moment I can't remember what it was...it was fine. I forgot to write it down, but I'm going to start taking it of a morning and evening and see what's happening. Maybe I was just all worked up....who knows.

DianaB · 10-21-2009, 06:51 AM

You need to keep a record of what it is at home because you can have "white coat syndrome" which is where your BP goes high in the doctor's office. Glen has that.

I went to the doctor yesterday and my BP was 106/? (can't remember the bottom number). The doctor's changing some of my BP meds around. Maybe that's why I've been feeling funny lately.

paula1961 · 10-21-2009, 03:41 PM

Oh Janet... I hope you get your BP under control soon. As we all know, that can be so dangerous. I wish you well. When you had your hysterectomy did they remove your ovaries? When I had mine they didn't. But I had to have them removed in July and now I am starting with the hot flashes and head sweating.. it's awful! Maybe your sweating is related to that?

Gina · 10-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Yes to what Gayle says listen to her she knows best.. Don't wait change drs if you have to.

10-18-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	Blood pressure again I have to take Mom to her kidney Dr. tomorrow and while I'm there I'm going to have them take my blood pressure. I took it while I was helping Mom with the manual exchange and it was 141/101. I did go to my "happy place" and took it again and got it to 138/98, but that is still way too high...right? I wonder if it's been running high if that is why I've been sweating so much. I would say perspire, but I kind of link that to underarms, I literally sweat...all over especially my face and hair. So if it's high there, then I guess I'll need to see the Dr about it. I do take BP meds so maybe they need changed. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Yes Janet, that's way too high...especially since you take medicine for it. I'm glad you're going to the doctor! I never heard of it causing a person to sweat, but be sure to tell the doctor about that. Probably just time for a different medication Keep us posted! BTW....WHERE is your "happy place" ?? __________________ Betsi

10-18-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Waaaaaaaaaay toooooo high. Need to get that down. Don't think that iis causing sweating. Maybe but I've not heard of that. __________________ Gayle

10-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#4
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	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	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	#6
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	#7
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	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	#8
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	#9
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	#10
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	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

10-20-2009, 12:35 PM	#11
2tiredmom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,367	Hope it comes down soon. I worry about you too __________________ The real measure of a woman's wealth is what she has invested in eternity. Linda aka 2tiredmom

10-21-2009, 06:18 AM	#12
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,624	I went and bought a BP machine and took it last night. Although at the moment I can't remember what it was...it was fine. I forgot to write it down, but I'm going to start taking it of a morning and evening and see what's happening. Maybe I was just all worked up....who knows. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

10-21-2009, 06:51 AM	#13
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	You need to keep a record of what it is at home because you can have "white coat syndrome" which is where your BP goes high in the doctor's office. Glen has that. I went to the doctor yesterday and my BP was 106/? (can't remember the bottom number). The doctor's changing some of my BP meds around. Maybe that's why I've been feeling funny lately. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

10-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#14
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	Oh Janet... I hope you get your BP under control soon. As we all know, that can be so dangerous. I wish you well. When you had your hysterectomy did they remove your ovaries? When I had mine they didn't. But I had to have them removed in July and now I am starting with the hot flashes and head sweating.. it's awful! Maybe your sweating is related to that?

10-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#15
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	Yes to what Gayle says listen to her she knows best.. Don't wait change drs if you have to.

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