Harry Angstrom
Striker
Go to the doctors. That is extremely high.
High blood pressure
- Thread starter junglist31
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Check it as a priority . If it's not down give the quack a ring
Wildfire
Full Back
I’m going now to see if I can get a proper reading from the pharmacist first. Just done it again and it’s now 197/115
Harry Angstrom
Striker
That makes sense.
How old are you?
Wildfire
Full Back
43.
Got seen quickly at the Doctors and been given a low dose of Ramipril to start off with.
Good move mate
Wildfire
Full Back
I should probably thank whoever bumped this thread today for making me do something about it
Probably , even without the potential for catastrophy blood pressure at that level can cause systemic damage , kidneys and such if untreated
mickonline
Winger
Jesus. they are telling me mines high at 130 over 90.
They're ok with mine at that but I'm 64
Kborom
Striker
Not sure if I am being thick here (highly likely) but what was the advice?
Slim999
Winger
Did the docs reading look similar to your own ?
One of the issues of doing home readings is that the kit can get out of calibration . I used to have 2 different upper arm devices - were about 10% different in reading
It's a good guide to use a home device though - and it allows you to measure your normal ( relaxed ) rate ..... As opposed to the rate in the doctors room which can get quite a bit higher.... if medical environments stress you out
130 is OK for upper
90 a little high for lower
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Georgewhitt
Midfield
To be fair mate, very few do support Swindon. Let's not put more imaginary hurdles in the way of the lad.
Wildfire
Full Back
I was sceptical because the monitor I have is about 10 years old but it was pretty close, couple out systolic but diastolic was exactly the same.Did the docs reading look similar to your own ?
One of the issues of doing home readings is that the kit can get out of calibration . I used to have 2 different upper arm devices - were about 10% different in reading
It's a good guide to use a home device though - and it allows you to measure your normal ( relaxed ) rate ..... As opposed to the rate in the doctors room which can get quite a bit higher.... if medical environments stress you out
Darlo1973
Striker
They start you on a low dose and will increase it over the next few months until they find a level which works or add in other drugs.
Also worth reviewing your current lifestyle to reduce risk factors.
junglist31
Central Defender
Still drinking the same amount. Don't think I've done a run without a hangover ha ha.
Harry Angstrom
Striker
Unless he is a supreme athlete I would be having a radical look at the lifestyle.
@Wildfire if you have spare timber get rid of it. If you think you eat too much crap. Stop eating crap. If you drink too much cut it out apart from the odd night out. If you don't exercise much then start doing loads.
I was getting on high side of normal in my 40s and has raised cholesterol so changed stuff. It works and not on any drugs. I actually prefer the fitter healthier life and reckon I will enjoy older years much more.
I'm not after living to a really old age. Just would like to walk to the pool and go for a swim in the week leading up to my death. (At least 20 years hence)
Yeah, when I was first diagnosed, the initial aim was to get down to 135 over 85 or lower. There's a bit more leeway in the upper measure than lower.
