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BP and the weather/stress

komom
komom
My BP has been well controlled for the last several months. This week, i started to have feeling of a hot flushed face. Took my BP when I got home from work and it was 150/92. The next day at work, I began to get the hot cheeks again and it was 160/92. I have been taking a beta blocker and lisinipril for 5 months.
My questions are
I have been under a lot of stress at work. So I am thnking that is causing the spikes. The stress is not going to end anytime soon.

Other issue is, the temperatures have been in the 90's. I noticed that if I get hot, I definatley don't feel well. Does a high temperature cause your BP to rise or fall??

I would appreciate any advice.
jrueda
jrueda
Hot temperature will low your BP, I think.

In the other hand it is normal to have an spike if you get stress or a discussion, the point is how long the spike last.

If you want to better manage stress, respiratory and relaxation techniques can help.

Jesus
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get just a little bp spike and hot flushes during hot weather, so I had to transfer to a house with good ventilation. No hot flushes so far.
I have been taking losartan 50 mg daily, my bp usually running below 115/79.
But I noticed that when I am anxious, tired at work and lack of sleep, or simply unable to sleep, my bp goes up to 118-85 or 90 plus occasional light headedness.
Its something like a cycle.

Try to get quality rest and sleep and meditation in the morning or before bed.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Anxiety spikes can present themselves as hot flush, so make sure you stay hydrated, especially in the hot weather.
It took me several times to figure out how the stress was increasing my anxiety and my blood pressure was going up to help reduce the anxiety.
Separating the physical symptoms and relaxation movements will help you lower the spikes of anxiety and blood pressure. To lower the blood pressure, the movement should be gentle, more like a massage of the tense area of the face, and this should help you feel less overwhelmed.
I hope this helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with jrueda that hot and, especially, humid weather will usually lower blood pressure. On the other hand, if hot weather makes you uncomfortable, then the anxiety over feeling hot can make your BP soar. Try to keep your cool with air conditioning, fans, a wet wash cloth on the face and neck, etc. For me, it's cold weather that raises my BP.
deleted_user
deleted_user
One other thing. I see that you are taking a beta blocker, as do I. Are you aware that many beta blockers have the side effect of intensifying the effects of heat on the body? This may be what is happening when you get the hot, flushed feelings. Another reason to try to stay cool most of the time.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take the same meds you do. I get the flushed feeling whenever I get anxious. I have no AC in my car and have a 45 minute drive home in the beautiful TX heat. I totally know what you are talking about. *hugs* I tend to take long slow breaths and it usually helps me a bit. Heck I am having one right now. I hate all this nonsense. :( Always happy to listen.
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