High Blood Pressure Support Group
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Doctors recommend weight loss and regular exercise as the first steps in treating mild to moderate...
LindaPatricia
Thank you very much for you replies this far in my posts.
I also posted this on my other thread, sorry for the double post, but this is sort of a new topic. If, this should also be placed under "Ask for Advice." please let me know, thanks.
As I stated I post on the T., forum, and get great support over there.
Noted to them, I have stated I have had several trials and tributlations lately, some personal, I care for an elerly disabled mother, and employment issues, since NYS budget cuts, I got laid off, and my husband did from GM, then started with just slight HBP about a year ago, then after a upset losing my dogie afer 17 years a month ago, experienced a sudden unset of Tinnitus, which I still have.
I do have a wonderful daughter, 26, a son in law, and grandson, one years old and my daughter is expecting again.
I am married too, and have many good fortunes, but my husband is getting upset with me, do to my behavior the past few months with my anxiety over medical issues, and fears of taking medication, so not much support from him.
I went to the Doctor, diagnosed with extreme anxiety, and I have been seeing a therapist, I am a teacher's assistant presently, but have not worked due to my anxiety, and caring for an elderly disable mother as well.
My HBP reading in at the doctors as I said is ALWAYS higher about 5 points or more, like 165/100.
The doctor ordered tests, and his main concern was the BP., so her ordered Hidrochlorothiazine, and xanax.
I feared taking the Hidrochlorothiazine and am phobic about all medications, side effects, or having a severe allergic reaction after taking the first pill. I did have a few allergic reactions to penicillin as a child, but have exagerated fears now.
I do see a therapist, and I took my first xanax yesterday, I was so anxious.
At any rate, I went back to my doctor, his and saw his assistant Thursday, my BP was high of course.
She was mad that I did not take the medication, then changed my medication to Lisinopril, from the Hidrochlorothiaide. Also reporting to me that I also have very high cholestrol, and gave me a script for Crestol, and very low in Vit D, and gave me a once a month script for D...YIKES, then adding to that said my urine test showed microscopic Hemantoma, OH MY!
So now she is sending me off to a urologist, but telling me not to worry, that my main worry should be my HBP~
I told her my BP often reads normal or below, at home. But she was very defensive and said, "Then your BP machine must not be accurate, this one is." That upset me, due to my BP honestly is normal at times at home, and I just thought she should no. She dis not even aske when what time of day, or anything, she just goes by the readings there.
She instead of talking over the matter with me, assumed I was just stating my BP os ;pw at home, due to my fear of taking the meds. Then she said, after I take the new med., to moniter it at home...Well, why would she tell me to do that, when she just said my BP machine at home must not be accurate...Uggg., I am so fursterated, my regular doctor is nicer to me, but he is also mad at me, for not following his advice
He took that special test, it is like an EKG that reads heart, and BP, have any of you had that. He states it is very accurate, he has given it to me, and it reads my BP high, but said I have the "noraml" type of high BP, what ever that means. So, I wonder if that tests would show my BP, "noraml" if say, I was hooked up to it, during my "normal" readings at home, meaing it is turly not accurate. How could it be unless I was hooked up to it for 24 hours, opposed to 5 minutes in his office, when my BP is always high?
I realize I spike high always in the AM, too, at home, such as 150/90, never much over that. But it does goe down, almost always during the day, and evening even low...So that just makes me "Wonder" If those spikes in the morning, are dangerous, and if my BP is truly so so so dangerous as they keep telling me.
If so, I truly do need to brave up, and take medication, but I also just want it noted, that my BP is not always high.
After getting home I had HUGE anxiety, and looked up Lisinopril, and what folks said that took it...OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! I just can't believe the terrible things said about that medication! I also suffer from anxiety, and migrianes, and this med sounds as if it can contibute to both, as well as very seious side effects! Is this true of this med, do any of you know????
So, needless to say, I have great fears,of many things now, and now needing to take 3 new meds on top of it all...Oh my!
I see a urologist tomorrow for that issue, a ENT, for my ringing ears, and the BP, what to do, what to do??? Now what can I do, I don't wantto take Lisinopril, it sound dreadful. I am just in a state of phobic, and real fears.
Please give me some advice on the BP, the new medication if possible too.
I did read that site, thanks, however my computer is acting up, I could not read all, I got booted of line, and plan to take my computer in next week.
I am a women of faith, my daughter and her husband are both ministers too, her husband works as the youth minister at their church. I try to be a good christian, but need to be better in trusting God.
I am going pray, and try as best I can to have faith that God will see me through, and enable me to make good choices for myself.
Thanks for listening...please excuse spelling my spell check is not working and there is no edit here.
Pattylyn
I also posted this on my other thread, sorry for the double post, but this is sort of a new topic. If, this should also be placed under "Ask for Advice." please let me know, thanks.
As I stated I post on the T., forum, and get great support over there.
Noted to them, I have stated I have had several trials and tributlations lately, some personal, I care for an elerly disabled mother, and employment issues, since NYS budget cuts, I got laid off, and my husband did from GM, then started with just slight HBP about a year ago, then after a upset losing my dogie afer 17 years a month ago, experienced a sudden unset of Tinnitus, which I still have.
I do have a wonderful daughter, 26, a son in law, and grandson, one years old and my daughter is expecting again.
I am married too, and have many good fortunes, but my husband is getting upset with me, do to my behavior the past few months with my anxiety over medical issues, and fears of taking medication, so not much support from him.
I went to the Doctor, diagnosed with extreme anxiety, and I have been seeing a therapist, I am a teacher's assistant presently, but have not worked due to my anxiety, and caring for an elderly disable mother as well.
My HBP reading in at the doctors as I said is ALWAYS higher about 5 points or more, like 165/100.
The doctor ordered tests, and his main concern was the BP., so her ordered Hidrochlorothiazine, and xanax.
I feared taking the Hidrochlorothiazine and am phobic about all medications, side effects, or having a severe allergic reaction after taking the first pill. I did have a few allergic reactions to penicillin as a child, but have exagerated fears now.
I do see a therapist, and I took my first xanax yesterday, I was so anxious.
At any rate, I went back to my doctor, his and saw his assistant Thursday, my BP was high of course.
She was mad that I did not take the medication, then changed my medication to Lisinopril, from the Hidrochlorothiaide. Also reporting to me that I also have very high cholestrol, and gave me a script for Crestol, and very low in Vit D, and gave me a once a month script for D...YIKES, then adding to that said my urine test showed microscopic Hemantoma, OH MY!
So now she is sending me off to a urologist, but telling me not to worry, that my main worry should be my HBP~
I told her my BP often reads normal or below, at home. But she was very defensive and said, "Then your BP machine must not be accurate, this one is." That upset me, due to my BP honestly is normal at times at home, and I just thought she should no. She dis not even aske when what time of day, or anything, she just goes by the readings there.
She instead of talking over the matter with me, assumed I was just stating my BP os ;pw at home, due to my fear of taking the meds. Then she said, after I take the new med., to moniter it at home...Well, why would she tell me to do that, when she just said my BP machine at home must not be accurate...Uggg., I am so fursterated, my regular doctor is nicer to me, but he is also mad at me, for not following his advice
He took that special test, it is like an EKG that reads heart, and BP, have any of you had that. He states it is very accurate, he has given it to me, and it reads my BP high, but said I have the "noraml" type of high BP, what ever that means. So, I wonder if that tests would show my BP, "noraml" if say, I was hooked up to it, during my "normal" readings at home, meaing it is turly not accurate. How could it be unless I was hooked up to it for 24 hours, opposed to 5 minutes in his office, when my BP is always high?
I realize I spike high always in the AM, too, at home, such as 150/90, never much over that. But it does goe down, almost always during the day, and evening even low...So that just makes me "Wonder" If those spikes in the morning, are dangerous, and if my BP is truly so so so dangerous as they keep telling me.
If so, I truly do need to brave up, and take medication, but I also just want it noted, that my BP is not always high.
After getting home I had HUGE anxiety, and looked up Lisinopril, and what folks said that took it...OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! I just can't believe the terrible things said about that medication! I also suffer from anxiety, and migrianes, and this med sounds as if it can contibute to both, as well as very seious side effects! Is this true of this med, do any of you know????
So, needless to say, I have great fears,of many things now, and now needing to take 3 new meds on top of it all...Oh my!
I see a urologist tomorrow for that issue, a ENT, for my ringing ears, and the BP, what to do, what to do??? Now what can I do, I don't wantto take Lisinopril, it sound dreadful. I am just in a state of phobic, and real fears.
Please give me some advice on the BP, the new medication if possible too.
I did read that site, thanks, however my computer is acting up, I could not read all, I got booted of line, and plan to take my computer in next week.
I am a women of faith, my daughter and her husband are both ministers too, her husband works as the youth minister at their church. I try to be a good christian, but need to be better in trusting God.
I am going pray, and try as best I can to have faith that God will see me through, and enable me to make good choices for myself.
Thanks for listening...please excuse spelling my spell check is not working and there is no edit here.
Pattylyn
The blood pressure meds make your ears ring even more. So from there I went to Cozaar and that make me have burning sensation in my upper body. Went off that I tried a beta blocker which made me depressed in 3 days. Then I tried Benicar, That worked for 6 days and had spikes and burning sensation in upper body. So, now I am on nothing and waiting to see a different doctor. This is driving me crazy. I am like you, do I need BPM or anxiety medicine? I HATE taking the Blood Pressure Meds. The side are AWFUL!!!!!!!! I have to keep pushing on though. We need to get this blood pressure under control. I too have prayed and know that God is in control. He helps me in the middle of the night when my BP spikes.....
Susie, do you mind me asking what type of severe reaction did you have? Also, how soon after you took the first pill. I have 1o.mg but have not taken one yet. I thought I might brake the pill in half first time.
I wonder if I should just try a small dose, and see what happens.
And advice...So my BP is usually 140/90 at its highest, early morning, but never stays high. I sure don't want a stroke, or heart attack...Oh my, I have fears of every BP med, but need to start somewhere right.
Pattylyn
I am also very sensitive to meds. Right now, I'm taking losartan 5mg.
Some dizziness and anxiety but manageable.
Try to get enough rest. When anxiety engulfs, sit in a relaxing position or lie down and listen to some guided meditation to relieve anxiety.
There are many on youtube.
It does wonders to relieve day to day anxiety.
We are praying for you.
I guess looking back I really didn't have a terrible reaction to the Lisinopril. It was a dry cough and a skin rash. I was having some burning sensation in my neck and arm area. Cindy told me that it was probably a side effect from the medication going into my system and I would have to get use to it. Went to a different doctor and he put me on a cousin to lisinoril. I have been taking 10mg. I do not like the way this stuff makes me feel but I guess I'll have to get use to it. My panic is awful so I am taking the xanax. I have lost all my energy and feel depressed. I don't want to work or do anything and this is not like me. I hope this will get better and I will be my old self again. I have a fear of medications and the Doc said I need to get over it. I hope you are doing ok. I know how you feel and it's not fun. Let me Know.....Susie
As far as your bp, go test your bp at Walmart or a drug store. If your bp is only high at the doctors office, that is called white coat hypertension. Since doctors say to avoid stress, that means you should avoid the doctor. The doctor can also give a bp monitor. It monitors your pressure for a few days. That would give her an ACCURATE picture of you bp issues.
Remember, you are the customer. If your doctor makes you feel uncomfortable, doesn't listen to you, or insists you take drugs that you don't like...SWITCH.
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just diagoned with afib , for bp i take lisinopril and hydrochlorizide
5 mg each my bp at lab today was ay 145/100 that is high i didnt take my meds this morning before i went to lab .
i dont know what else to do sometimes i feel so desperate .
ray
I recommend an acupuncturist that was Chinese trained. Mine was born and raised in China. Here is a link to his website. It is only for referrence purposes obviosly, unless you can come to Austin,TX for an hour every week. He explaines what acuncture can do.
http://www.guanyincm.com/