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Posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 12:09:25
I've always had low blood pressure.. it was taken 3 1/2 weeks ago when I had my surgery and was 90/70.
I've just had to see my GP, and needed more contraceptive pills, and when she took it it was 130/104.. I made her test the other arm, 128/100 and made her do it again with another machine.. no difference. She says I have to go back in two weeks and have it re-tested.
Theres no reason today that it should be high - infact I've just had the most wonderful relaxing weekend in the countryside with friends.
For the past 2 weeks I've been feleing generally unwell.. slight headache, itchy hives coming up on my body (though they are better than they were), irregular bowel movements.. could these be a symptom of high blood pressure??
And what could cause my blood pressure to raise so dramatically so quickly?? I have a very low sodium diet, low cholesterol.. I am over weight, smoke and am on contraceptive pill though (though GP says I must come off contraceptive pill within next 6 weeks for this and another reason).. no other meds at the moment (been 3 weeks psych med free)
Thanks for any advice, I'm kinda freaking out!
Nikki
Posted by Donna Louise on September 15, 2003, at 15:13:28
In reply to Blood Pressure problems, posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 12:09:25
> I've always had low blood pressure.. it was taken 3 1/2 weeks ago when I had my surgery and was 90/70.
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> I've just had to see my GP, and needed more contraceptive pills, and when she took it it was 130/104.. I made her test the other arm, 128/100 and made her do it again with another machine.. no difference. She says I have to go back in two weeks and have it re-tested.
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> Theres no reason today that it should be high - infact I've just had the most wonderful relaxing weekend in the countryside with friends.
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> For the past 2 weeks I've been feleing generally unwell.. slight headache, itchy hives coming up on my body (though they are better than they were), irregular bowel movements.. could these be a symptom of high blood pressure??
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> And what could cause my blood pressure to raise so dramatically so quickly?? I have a very low sodium diet, low cholesterol.. I am over weight, smoke and am on contraceptive pill though (though GP says I must come off contraceptive pill within next 6 weeks for this and another reason).. no other meds at the moment (been 3 weeks psych med free)
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> Thanks for any advice, I'm kinda freaking out!
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> Nikki
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hey Nikki,
I have always had low BP too until recently. I have to watch how much caffeine I have since I started Provigil, I also think it has something to do with the menopause thing. EEK.
i do not smoke, drink, take birth control pills, I do have a good diet and exercise alot. I agree, it is very disconcerting to have this happen all of sudden but in my case I think it is a combo of provigil, caffeine and (sigh) mid-life.Donna
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Posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 16:28:25
In reply to Re: Blood Pressure problems, posted by Donna Louise on September 15, 2003, at 15:13:28
Menopause is what I'm fearing *sighs* I have a couple of other symptoms of it, and have been refferred to endicriniologist.. but I'm only 28 and haven't had the kids I really want yet.. so am praying that its not that.
Nikki
Posted by Donna Louise on September 15, 2003, at 22:32:37
In reply to Re: Blood Pressure problems » Donna Louise, posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 16:28:25
> Menopause is what I'm fearing *sighs* I have a couple of other symptoms of it, and have been refferred to endicriniologist.. but I'm only 28 and haven't had the kids I really want yet.. so am praying that its not that.
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> NikkiIt would be highly unusual for you to be having menopause at 28 but I guess anything is possible
Donna
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 16, 2003, at 7:34:45
In reply to Blood Pressure problems, posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 12:09:25
hello there. I always had low Blood Pressure too. 90/60 was my norm. Always enjoyed how a new nurse would take it twice, thinking she had messed up the first time. When I hit my 30's, my BP raised to 100/70. **note: in my 20's i had an eating disorder and had heard that it can cause abnormally low bp, by 30's i was eating normally, too normally** When I started on Effexor, I had to start monitoring my blood pressure carefully. It raised it considerably (or perhaps the stress at work raised it also).
I would keep monitoring it. What's normal for other folks is high for me. Don't know that it means that what I consider high is a dangerous level. But why take chances?
KDi in Texas
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 16, 2003, at 7:38:12
In reply to Re: Blood Pressure problems » Donna Louise, posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 16:28:25
Get blood work done. They'll draw blood 2 times at different times during your monthly cycle. Why worry when you can find out that answer very easily? I had it done recently to rule out early menopause causing my problems instead of depression.
KDi in Texas
> Menopause is what I'm fearing *sighs* I have a couple of other symptoms of it, and have been refferred to endicriniologist.. but I'm only 28 and haven't had the kids I really want yet.. so am praying that its not that.
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> Nikki
Posted by NikkiT2 on September 16, 2003, at 8:09:22
In reply to Re: Blood Pressure problems, posted by KimberlyDi on September 16, 2003, at 7:38:12
Thanks,
I'm on the Contraceptive Pill at the moment, and they said I need to be off the pill before they can test for menopause. So have to come off it soon.. but I really don't want to!!!
Nikki
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