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Pressure in my head?
When I was being active, there was pressure in my head and I couldn't hear well
I do have hypertension, and I'm worried because my NP said it could be high BP?
I'm on amlodipine for my BP and it's pretty controlled . I'm also not super used to being active but I try.
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I don’t think it’s blood pressure related, but if it is, it would be a temporary spike, which is normal and can happen especially if you’re not used to being active.
For clarity, do you feel better when you’re resting?
And did it feel like you were spinning or dizzy?
@ashlynnmae
No sometimes it happens and just stays that way! And my NP said it was blood pressure then she said it was a sinus infection with no proof of such a thing.
I don't know if it feels like I'm dizzy or spinning. I don't really know what that entails.
I was told it isn't a blood pressure symptom by online doctors. I feel a bit lied to
@ehdog
First of all, no one lied to you. It isn’t blood pressure. I said if it was (hypothetically), then it would just be a spike, and that would be fine. I don’t appreciate that. I’m happy to help you, but you need to avoid implying or saying outright that the people who’ve been helping you online are lying. I understand you have OCD, but please keep that in mind.
What you’re describing fits more with:
ear pressure changes, which can happen randomly and especially when you’re moving around
tension or strain
When I say dizzy, I mean:
spinning sensation
feeling like you’re going to fall over
like the world is moving around you
All this but worse.
If you feel better now, that’s fine, that’s good.
But no, this doesn’t sound like blood pressure.
@ashlynnmae
I apologize, the way it was phrased sounded like it to me. I also assumed you asking about any dizziness would be related to high blood pressure and maybe they went hand in hand. I don't quite understand hypotheticals like this and that's probably on me. I'm sorry.
No, I don't think I get dizzy like that often. The only time I notice that I do is if I move my eyes too quickly.
COULD it be BP?
@ehdog
It’s alright. I was just asking questions for clarity so I can understand better, not because there’s anything deeper going on.
Are you autistic? My autistic daughter doesn't understand hypotheticals either.
No, this can’t be blood pressure.
What you’re describing fits with inner ear sensitivity, especially with the way it’s triggered by quick eye movements.
This happens to a lot of people, some just don’t notice it or don’t connect the dots.
@ashlynnmae
Like the fullness can't be BP?
I have my suspicions I am autistic...
@ehdog
Yes, the fullness isn’t related to blood pressure.
@ashlynnmae
I don't understand why my NP said it was/patients reported that
@ehdog
It doesn’t mean you were misled on purpose. Sometimes nurse practitioners, while very knowledgeable, are working through possibilities and making educated guesses. They may also mention things to help rule them out, or she might not have had been properly informed at the time, which can happen. She’s a nurse practitioner, not a cardiologist.
Also, just because some patients report it doesn’t mean it’s medically proven or that it’s actually caused by blood pressure.
@ashlynnmae
Why did you ask about dizziness? What is that related to? Are you worried it could be my BP?