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(Message started by: Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:36pm)

Title: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:36pm
Blood pressure 163/113- pulse 73

Anybody know?

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by echo on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:39pm
I think the second one is high.  Should be around 80 if I remember correctly.  Over 80 is hypertension.

I'm 128/78.

Pulse - who the hell knows.

You may have hit the magic age where you need meds to control it.

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Dragnlance on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:40pm
this is high

Ideal is 120/70
your pulse is ok... they may put you on blood pressure pills

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Guiseppi on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:40pm
Johnny, if you're serious, you are way past red zone on your lower, and kinda scary on the upper. Pulse is fine but your BP is waaaay bad. Call your doctor now.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:41pm

on 03/22/06 at 15:39:53, echo wrote:
Pulse - who the hell knows..


You have no pulse ;;D

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Charlotte on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:42pm
It's a little high.  Is this something that's just now happening or something that's been happening?

Did you call your dr?

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:44pm

on 03/22/06 at 15:40:47, Guiseppi wrote:
Johnny, if you're serious, you are way past red zone on your lower, and kinda scary on the upper. Pulse is fine but your BP is waaaay bad. Call your doctor now.

Guiseppi


Im way serious, my partner at work has a portable BP thingy and I tried it. I have never had a problem with my BP, but I stopped taking Verapamil (For HA's) many months ago....looks like I should get back on it, eh?

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by BarbaraD on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:46pm
slow down kid -- it's too high (esp the bottom). Are you getting hit again? That usually runs mine up... If not something's wrong - keep a check on it or call the doc before it goes up anymore. Now you listen to mom, ya hear??? I mean it!

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Dragnlance on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:46pm
my bp is usually  118/68. nurses always recheck.

if the top number is over 130 and the bottom number over 80 you have a serious problem.

Seek medical attention

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by medic1852 on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:48pm

on 03/22/06 at 15:36:20, Jonny wrote:
Blood pressure 163/113- pulse 73

Anybody know?


Pulse is good, by the way did you use Verapamill as a treatment and now not taking it since you have been pain free...If so you may have developed "rebound" hypertension. Or you may be just at that age where you develop hypertension. But as always check with you doctor, but monitor it daily to see if there are trends. Heck something might have upset you or you had to much salt or you could have hit your thumb with a hammer..But do keep an eye on it since the lower number is in the stroke range...

Rodger

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Ghost on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:50pm
both numbers high  looks more like mine now. was told by doc sometimes 2nd number will go up as pain level increases. see a doc as soon as you can ok. pulse not to bad though.

Mike

Worried ok!

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by TomM on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:50pm

on 03/22/06 at 15:44:57, Jonny wrote:
I stopped taking Verapamil (For HA's) many months ago

As I remember, Verap is a Beta Blocker and can be  used to lower BP. Probably why it may have been missed up til now.
TomM, who's NOT a doctor [or nurse], but ...

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by nani on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:52pm
From the May Clinic site:
A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure — above 180/110 millimeters of mercury — damages blood vessels. They become inflamed and may leak fluid or blood.
Get yourself checked, bro. You're gettin' old, ya know.  ;;D

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:52pm
Yes Rodg, I have takin Verap everyday for CH for the last 14 years, but because I was PF for almost a year I stopped taking it many months ago.

Thanks for the advice you'all  :-*

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by seasonalboomer on Mar 22nd, 2006, 3:57pm
How far had you been running before you took your BP?   ;;D

scott

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by imnotbub on Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:22pm
That's high reading, but let a doc do it to be sure. A home BP machine might not be very accurate.
Steve

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by jon019 on Mar 22nd, 2006, 4:38pm

on 03/22/06 at 16:22:20, imnotbub wrote:
That's high reading, but let a doc do it to be sure. A home BP machine might not be very accurate.
Steve


Steve is right on both counts. However, I use a home BP machine that allows for many more readings over the course of lifes ups and downs versus that one time doc appointment (where some people get white coat syndrome from the anxiety of a doc visit).

The KEY is to take your home unit in with you to calibrate it against what the nurse gets. Many fire stations offer free BP checks also.

Jon

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by TomM on Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:04pm

on 03/22/06 at 16:38:31, jon019 wrote:
Many fire stations offer free BP checks also.
Jon


As does the Target® store in my area.

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by floridian on Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:14pm
You need to keep checking it - you should be sitting down for 5 minutes or so to let it settle, and measure it several times over the course of a day.  If it really is high all the time, then you need to control it, bro.  

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by tanner on Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:21pm
Jonny, unless you have gained a ton of weight and are having sex while taking your bp that is way too high! mine was spiking to those levels when I was having a kip 8 or above and thats why my neuro put me on verap. it hasn't helped with the ha's but my bp is a lot better.

doctor up..............tim

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:24pm

on 03/22/06 at 17:14:55, floridian wrote:
you should be sitting down for 5 minutes or so to let it settle, and measure it several times over the course of a day.  If it really is high all the time, then you need to control it, bro.  


Thats good to know, man.....I had just come into the office from the shop where I was carrying some heavy rails.

Ill hook it up in the morning after my 30 min drive to work....im usually pretty much asleep at 4 am when I get there.....LOL ;;D

Thanks, Flo :-*

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by vietvet2tours on Mar 22nd, 2006, 5:27pm
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Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jasmyn on Mar 22nd, 2006, 6:11pm
Hey, we can't have anything happen to you!  Get it checked out!

An exploding head will mess up your hair and who will be King? ::)

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by medic1852 on Mar 22nd, 2006, 6:22pm
Just in case Jonny's head pops off I have found the replacement...



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Rodger

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Ree on Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:04pm
ok i finally found the post about your blood pressure... you had better get this checked out... that doesn't sound good at all... did you check it again?  Most pharmacies have a bp machine or just call your docs office so they can check it out... there is a down side to not being on the verap i guess... you need some b p meds now... love ya buddy be well... we are not good subjects without our king...ree

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by the_old_man on Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:27pm
Anything above 140/90 is cause for concern.  Anything above 150/100 requires a haircut.  GET IT CHECKED AGAIN!

The Old Man

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:34pm

on 03/22/06 at 19:27:31, the_old_man wrote:
 Anything above 150/100 requires a haircut.  


You SOB.....I nearly had a heart attack just reading that.....LMAO ;;D

Ive started back on the Verap and will have BP check by a pro soon, I plan on sticking around for a long time to make sure that this Kingdom is ruled the right way.....My way....LOL ;)

(Old man....get away from me with those sheep shears....LOL)

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:41pm
Do what Jonathan says and check it again after sitting quietly for 5 minutes...if that's possible. ;)  Also, may not be a bad idea to check it in the morning, afternoon, and night - keep a record.

I was recently told in the ER that mine was from verap withdrawal...I'd stopped verap about 2 months earlier.  I wasn't in the ER for high BP, but it was something like 136/105.

I went to my doc the next day, and it was back to normal.  He had me do a holter monitor because heart rate is high, and I ended up on atenolol 25mg.

Who'da thought coming off verap would cause so much chaos??  LOL

Get it checked - we need ya around for the long haul!!

Carrie :)

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by cootie on Mar 22nd, 2006, 7:55pm
You haven't become short fat and bald have ya ? Yeah take your bp after sittin quiet a bit and do it twice......Brad has a small portable one he checks his with at home off and on and always does it twice like doc said. Good things come in pairs Pam  8)

The portable units average around 50 bucks....they even have em at Walmart.

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Charlie on Mar 23rd, 2006, 1:09am
Some good advice here. To me you pulse is just fine. My nurse friends all say to take several BP readings at different times of the day. Damn tobacco isn't on your side of course.

Let us know Jonny.  http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/pills.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Dragnlance on Mar 23rd, 2006, 10:01am
Something else I should mention.
In most cases, high BP does not mean you are going keel over today.
HOWEVER, long term high BP causes the heart and arteries to become weak. People that have congestive heart failure often had an issues with high BP. Congestive heart failure is fluids built up around the heart, which occurs most often when the heart is unable to pump as vigorusly as it used to, and fluids collect around it.

Sorry to add to your stress man!!!

Lance

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by rickyshot on Mar 23rd, 2006, 10:50am
Yes Jonny get it checked out. Do not play. The thing about a high BP is that often it is high and no symptoms in sight-very dangerous. I hope it is just a rebound thing. ARe you getting ready for a cycle God forbid.

Last summer when I ended up in the hospital for week my BP shot up to 180/110 during an attack. I never went that high before. I run 90/60 normally and do not ever try the BP meds like verap ever. Normally during attacks I would to up to 130/90. That alone made me dizzy but 180/113 for me that was nuts. Gives you an idea how I was feeling.

How are u feeling otherwise?

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by medic1852 on Mar 23rd, 2006, 2:59pm

on 03/23/06 at 10:01:23, Dragnlance wrote:

HOWEVER, long term high BP causes the heart and arteries to become weak. People that have congestive heart failure often had an issues with high BP. Congestive heart failure is fluids built up around the heart, which occurs most often when the heart is unable to pump as vigorusly as it used to, and fluids collect around it.

Sorry to add to your stress man!!!

Lance


Jonny not to stress you anymore, but Lance brought up a very good point about long term high BP. Along with the vascular damgae, it can cause a little side effect called ED. In other words it can take the lead out of your pencil. And we all know what happens to a lame mule.....








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Rodger

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Lizzie2 on Mar 23rd, 2006, 3:00pm
You could also check a set of "orthostatic" signs...  Check your pulse and BP while lying down.  Then sit up slowly, wait a minute, and check it sitting.  Then stand up, wait another minute, and check it standing...  Write all these down to show a doc.  Also, write down if you feel any symptoms with change in position.  Any dizziness with sitting or standing?  Any palpitations or feeling like your heart is racing suddenly?

Have you checked it today?  Update!

Carrie   :-*

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Jonny on Mar 23rd, 2006, 3:10pm

on 03/23/06 at 15:00:33, Lizzie2 wrote:
Have you checked it today?  Update!


No, my partner forgot to bring the machine in. He will bring it tomorrow, This will give the Verap an extra day to kick in and we will see if thats the cause.

I have no symptoms what so ever, no racing heart beat, no pain, dizzieness or shortness of breath.

Rodg, it aint no ED shit, I use it everyday....yes, I said "I"....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by TomM on Mar 24th, 2006, 12:26pm

on 03/22/06 at 15:50:35, TomM wrote:
As I remember, Verap is a Beta Blocker and can be  used to lower BP. Probably why it may have been missed up til now.
TomM, who's NOT a doctor [or nurse], but ...

I was wrong, Verapamil is a Calcium Channel blocker.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/heart_disease/ps1458.asp
TomM

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by jimmers on Mar 24th, 2006, 1:17pm
Jonny,

Check your BP after dealing with the TROLLS! ;;D

Prolly through the friggen roof!

Masterbation causes high BP also, so knock it off! LMAO

Seeya,

jimmers

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 24th, 2006, 5:26pm
Jonny, you are worrying me!   >:(

Get thee to a doc and get checked out - NOW!  Do not pass GO, do not collect $200.

NOW!

Sandy

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Mar 25th, 2006, 2:28am
Both numbers are too high....The second number is the important one. My neighbor is a cardiologist and he told me anything over 80 is considered high. It is important also to check the machine that your buddy has....check someone else's BP and see if it is giving accurate readings. DO NOT MEDICATE YOURSELF !!!-Go to a cardiologist who will give you the proper medication. If you aren't experiencing any problems----go to your nearest pharmacy---they have Blood Pressure machines--------most importantly---TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF !!!

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by juvy on Mar 25th, 2006, 6:18am
keep an eye on it and ask a Dr.  you damn well better be taking care of yourself.

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by dennisoc on Apr 21st, 2006, 2:23am
I'm glad jonny is in charge

Title: Re: Is this good or bad?
Post by sandie99 on Apr 21st, 2006, 2:30am
Mine is 101/71 and I worry... ;;D
But only because I'm used to see that my BP is low because of meds I used to take... But then again, I did faint couple of times then, too.

Sanna



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