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Blood Pressure
« on: Jul 30th, 2004, 4:30pm » |
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Just tested my blood pressure.
Just sitting here typing, reading, relaxing
199 / 117. Might be alittle on the high side aye!?
I should go jogging and see if I can trigger a vapor lock.
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Ai carumba!! Get thee hence to a doctor, my man!! Day-um!! Not good, and definitely not a laughing matter. Please get checked out! 
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #2 on: Jul 30th, 2004, 4:46pm » |
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Already called.
Seems the Accupril has stopped working for me. They'll calling in another type. Need to stop by the GP on the way to pickup the RX for another check. (Samples)
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Good. Glad to hear it, Pal. 
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Bro, your a fuckin dead man walking......dont hit no damn speed bumps on the way to the docs......DAMN!!!!
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #5 on: Jul 30th, 2004, 5:06pm » |
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What time is it where you are?? Are you going today? Or Monday??
The new med may take a minute to kick in. So light on the fluids and salt for the weekend and no red licorice!!
Take care.
And get a fish aquarium if you don't have one.
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #6 on: Jul 30th, 2004, 5:44pm » |
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Mine has been as high and even higher than that on numerous occasions (usually after 8 or more Imitrex injections in 1 day ).
Yours is very high, but I wouldn't freak out over it. It would just make it even higher. You're doctor(s) should've been notified immediately for an RX increase or change. You should monitor it closely for a few days / weeks. Take it easy for awhile (if possible). And hate to say it ... but avoid Triptans (if possible) and other BP raising drugs. (NO DHE for you !!).
Also, many blood pressure monitoring devices for home use are not all that accurate. I've seen it many times with my dad using his machine and with myself. Any activities (exercise, movement, smoking, etc) can affect your blood pressure. Lay down for awhile and rest, then check it again.
Goodluck,
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Look for the pinch on the left arm, that followed by shortness of breath, that followed by strange people looking over you going "I'm not giving him mouth to mouth you do it", "I'm not doing it you do it", "no you", "no you" 
Please don't do any abortives until you get that lowered or they could be your last.
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HOLY HERSHEY SQUIRTS BATMAN!!!
Dude, I hope you don't have any panic disorder. That would send you off quicker than lickedy split.
Keep us posted man. Let us know as soon as you get that puppy lowered!
Peace,
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #9 on: Jul 30th, 2004, 9:04pm » |
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Gawdamn, Mark!...
... you could launch a Titan Missile with pressure like that....
Hit the meds, and chill out bro....... nice 'n mello......
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #10 on: Jul 30th, 2004, 9:19pm » |
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on Jul 30th, 2004, 5:44pm, UN_SOLVED wrote:| Any activities (exercise, movement, smoking, etc) can affect your blood pressure. Lay down for awhile and rest, then check it again. |
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If you are sitting or lying down when checking BP, even having your feet or legs crossed can give an extremely high reading for an otherwise normal BP. I found this out at a dentist office. I was 170ish/100. Three times tested by the nurse with similar numbers. The dentist tells me to uncross my legs. Immediately, he tells the nurse to check it again. 120/60... Blew my mind.
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #11 on: Jul 31st, 2004, 6:42am » |
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Hey sweetie, how's the BP today ?????? Hope you are staying calm and destressed ! Don't worry about the floors, I'll be over to sand them for you lickity split !
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #12 on: Jul 31st, 2004, 10:22pm » |
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199/117 Holy crap !!!
Get it checked out. I rang the bell at 180/100 back in the 70's. Been on BP meds ever since and it's under control. This is not something you want to screw around with. Tell you doc and keep an eye on it.
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #13 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:20am » |
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Update:
Stopped by the cardiologist on the way home Friday. They connected me to one of their automatic machines and let it do it's thing. As it did it's thing the alarms started going off, the nurse simply said "Holy Shit!", the doc heard the noise and came in the room. Blood pressure was 205 /123.
The Doc had me take some meds and rechecked me after 30 min. Pressure was then 178 / 86 and let me go home. Gave me samples and a RX with another appointment for 2 weeks out for a recheck.
I've noticed the ringing in my ears is better and my nose has quit hurting as well.
The real bitch was the 2:30am visit and not being able to do anything about it but pace, rock, swear and sweat.
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #14 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:26am » |
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With a BP of 205 /123 , you should've been given an injection to bring the BP down fast. That (BP level) is treading on dangerous ground. It can be tolerated for a while ... but side effects can include stroke / heart attack !
(1) What meds did your doc put you on to 'control' the BP and (2) Are you using triptans or other BP raising meds that maybe causing this elevated BP ?
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #15 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:40am » |
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Wow Echo what a crazy scare... glad you've gotten that under control. Yea, an Aquarium or one of those indoor water fountains...
on Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:20am, echo wrote:| The real bitch was the 2:30am visit and not being able to do anything about it but pace, rock, swear and sweat. |
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #16 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:44am » |
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Can't remember the name of the new BP drug. Purple with three white stripes.
Not taking any triptans either. I don't know the reason for it being so high. My wife does -- I smoke to much, I drink to much and I'm overweight (or fat ass as she puts it)
Pep -- O2 dosen't do a thing for me..
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #17 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 9:55am » |
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Echo, take care of yourself, man. You got a lot of clusterheads on the edge of their seats. Keep us posted.
The fish aquarium is a good idea. I have one and it does help. I spend a lot of time just sitting in my chair watching the fish swim about. Kind of zones you out, like looking into a fire in the fireplace.
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Damn! Been worried about ya.
I'm just surprised the alarms going off combined with the "Holy Shit!" exclamation didn't send you over the edge.
I would have went into super panic attack city!!!
Glad they got it down for you. Stay on top of that man.
Glad your still with us,
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #19 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 12:42pm » |
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ECHOOOOOOOOOOOO?
Do you like to drool? HMM??
I didnt think so..do waht the nice people ahve told you to do..and when you can, get out a walk...ohh, and push the donuts away from you...and remember, all of Clusterville needs you here and posting..so take care of you....you are important!
NOw, all together, let's INHALE.............and EXHALEEEEEEEEEEEEEE....ahh, dont you feel better now?
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You keep an eye on that shit dude!!
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Re: Blood Pressure
« Reply #21 on: Aug 2nd, 2004, 8:58pm » |
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Yikes. Glad you got to the Doc. Scary numbers.
Have to wonder if you have a little white coat syndrome?
We all do to some extent I guess. Even letting your jaw go slack can sometimes lower BP readings...not trying to give you excuses though because those readings are up there.
Gotta stop editing your "Real Sex" HBO collections before a reading. 
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Echo keep a constant eye on that bro, bad shit happens as you've probably been told. Its a long rode to recovery if your heart fucks up your brain.
Keep us posted bro
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