Symptom of high blood pressure?

@ashlynnmae

I'm just anxious it sounds like it COULD be my BP and I was told everyone has a blindspot

@ehdog

Yes, everyone has a natural blind spot, and your brain usually fills it in. What you’re describing matches this normal blind spot, I never said otherwise, I have one too.
Hypertensive vision damage does not present like this. It is persistent, obvious across all visual environments, and only occurs after long term, uncontrolled high blood pressure, over MANY DECADES. Occasional or well controlled readings cannot cause it.
You notice it on certain high-m contrast surfaces because your brain highlights it in those situations, but it is not dangerous and is not related to hypertension.
I don’t understand how you interpreted this as possibly being caused by your blood pressure when I’ve explained in detail why it cannot be.

@ehdog I'm not sure what you mean by "symptoms of high blood pressure" because there are SELDOM true symptoms of elevated blood pressure. Undiagnosed or untreated high blood pressure has long been known as "the silent killer" because there are no symptoms until it has been excessively high for years, which causes damage to your heart and blood vessels. You are conscious of your slightly elevated BP, and are treating it - your readings are in the normal range, so you can breathe a sigh of relief.

So, the first time you had that "slightly dull chest pain" you were right to have it checked out. Now that you know anxiety is causing it, let's consider the issue of headaches.
Headaches can have MANY causes:
- dehydration is a big one - are you sure you are drinking enough water?
- excessive caffeine - coffee, energy drinks, sodas
- an irregular eating schedule, causing your blood sugar to rise and fall (this is NOT diabetes)
- poor diet resulting in eating too much sodium or sugar, not enough nutrients
- smoking or vaping
- too much screen time
- not enough exercise
- stress
- poor sleep or sleep habits

These are all things you can correct.

Oranges gave you some good information about your vision issues. If you are still concerned, maybe you can schedule an eye exam. Even if you don't already wear glasses, you should have your vision checked about every 5 years.

Please read this Mayo explanation about normal and elevated blood pressure and true hypertension:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

When I was being active, there was pressure in my head and I couldn't hear wellI 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.

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...