About a year ago when I left Mayo Methodist my BP was acceptable to me. Also I was advised to stop taking amlodipine and Losartan. I did that and stayed off and BP stayed ok. sometime after that I started on a research project at Mayo with something called Metyrapone to normalize my high cortisol output. Around the first of this yer my BP readings got high. After a time I consulted with my PCP and I am now back at 75% of my prior dose of Losartan. My readings in his office are generally good. My last 2 trips to my pain doc I had high readings. A few weeks back I bought what is supposed to be the most accurate home unit available and readings are still high. I usually check it in the morning after I have had ample time to calm out and it's still high. So now I have 3 cuff type home units and all read high. So for now I will wait until my next research visit in late November and see what the 24 hour monitor shows. I also watch my salt and sugar intake and don't use alcohol. I drink plenty of fluids which includes most of a pot of coffee in the morning. I cut my regular coffee about 25% with decaf. FWIW DNA testing showed that I get little or no "kick" from caffeine.
I don't think so as I've had the pain for quite some time
A PCP should be able to set you up with a 24 hour monitor which isn't cheap and may or may not be covered by insurance. Mine are at no cost to me as part of my research involvement. The worst part is that after a time the cuff causes a lot of itching.
Are you looking at how much salt and fat in your diet? Just a thought. Walking if weather is good outside or go to a store that is a good size to walk in might help. Please find something or ask your doctor . They have some good thoughts.
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You mentioned that u see a pain doctor. Is your pain severe enough to cause high BP readings?
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A PCP should be able to set you up with a 24 hour monitor which isn't cheap and may or may not be covered by insurance. Mine are at no cost to me as part of my research involvement. The worst part is that after a time the cuff causes a lot of itching.
Are you looking at how much salt and fat in your diet? Just a thought. Walking if weather is good outside or go to a store that is a good size to walk in might help. Please find something or ask your doctor . They have some good thoughts.
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