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Another battle - not sure I can overcome Update!!!

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bombsh3ll:
Glad you got the vagifem sorted out.

Have you got a home BP machine?

If not I would consider investing in one and getting to know what your resting, unstressed blood pressure is.

Often people are started on blood pressure medication based on surgery readings only which do not reflect their native BP, especially if you have anxiety around medical issues.

The blood pressure medication then affects renal function, and round and round you go.

Even if you do have high blood pressure, lifestyle measures can go a long way and should always be discussed either before or alongside drug treatment.

VioletAquarius:
I agree with Bombsh3ll about the BP monitor.

If you donthave one, ask your gp if you can borrow one to take home to test yourself over a week or two.

I know someone who has extremely high blood pressure everytime they get tested at the GP surgery or hospital, the GP surgery gave them a BP monitor for the week to test at home and every reading was normal. They've done this an extra 2 times and they're were normal too.

Rabbit1977:
I have that trouble - I think it is referred to as white coat syndrome and I get it a lot as I am always petrified they are going to tell me at the doctors or hospital that there is something seriously wrong with me. I have an Omron BP reader at home and because it logs the readings digitally on an app, I am able to take my own readings as and when and also share these with the doctor when speaking to them. Plus has helped me out when trying to get a doctors appointment for serious chest infections when appointments are sparse as I can add on that my BP is much lower than normal.

Old Frumpy:
Yep I have my owm BP machine....and it like so many has always been higher in surgery setting.

Not sure what can be gained in my having blood test today - when GP told me to stop taking meds yesterday afternoon and try and add salt to diet.  But as always receptionist think it is ok, despite my explanation of what Dr said.

So I am going with the flow.....stress free day today.

Thanks everyone.......

 :thankyou:

CLKD:
PHEW!  the brain does run away at times!

Do U feel listened to? 

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