Hypertension up

Posted by jfching @jfching, Oct 29, 2023

Hello, for three months or so, my blood pressure is controlled, with morning BP readings of 120/80 or lower. Since my episode two days ago, I have had morning bp readings of 134/83. There readings are taken 15 to 30 minutes after I take my bp, heart medicines ( I am on maintenance. Is this something I need to worry about? Or, is part of normal fluctuation. I take my blood pressure every day to be able to not if there is a trend that my BP is uncontrolled. My heart rate BPM is 76. I am afraid to proceed with my usual morning exercise as I am afraid that my bp will shoot up. Thank you all

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clkurth | @clkurth | Oct 20 7:48am

I had preeclampsia nearly 30 years ago, and have suffered with hypertension ever since. It’s now soaring into the high 190s on occasion (age 66). Tried several meds but they make me very dizzy. Amlodipine worked well for 2 weeks, then I developed a raging panic attack and had to discontinue. Trying hawthorn berry and beet root for now. Have been referred to a cardiologist for an ECO. Anyone else in this boat? Suggestions?

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Nov 1 8:14am

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Hello @clkurth, I combined your discussion with another discussion titled, "Hypertension up" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hypertension-up/.

@jfching, @carlissa0701, @lindaibm, @gloria242 and @pkh3381 have all discussed hypertension on Mayo Clinic Connect and may have some experiences to share with you. @clkurth, you mentioned you have been referred to a cardiologist for an Echo, has that appointment happened? If so, how did it go? If not, how are you feeling currently?

clkurth | @clkurth | 3 days ago

I am interested to hear which BP meds are best, with least side effects. I started on clonidine a few days ago but I’m not sure I like how I feel. Still fairly puffy and not real stable. BP is still elevated.

my44 | @my44 | 2 days ago

In reply to @clkurth "I am interested to hear which BP meds are best, with least side effects. I started..." + (show)

@clkurth
It usually takes a few weeks for you to see the full effect of blood pressure meds. Here's a link to some information on clonidine that you might find helpful. I hope you begin to feel better soon.
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clonidine/common-questions-about-clonidine/

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