Posted by Donna Louise on September 15, 2003, at 15:13:28
In reply to Blood Pressure problems, posted by NikkiT2 on September 15, 2003, at 12:09:25
> I've always had low blood pressure.. it was taken 3 1/2 weeks ago when I had my surgery and was 90/70.
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> I've just had to see my GP, and needed more contraceptive pills, and when she took it it was 130/104.. I made her test the other arm, 128/100 and made her do it again with another machine.. no difference. She says I have to go back in two weeks and have it re-tested.
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> Theres no reason today that it should be high - infact I've just had the most wonderful relaxing weekend in the countryside with friends.
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> For the past 2 weeks I've been feleing generally unwell.. slight headache, itchy hives coming up on my body (though they are better than they were), irregular bowel movements.. could these be a symptom of high blood pressure??
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> And what could cause my blood pressure to raise so dramatically so quickly?? I have a very low sodium diet, low cholesterol.. I am over weight, smoke and am on contraceptive pill though (though GP says I must come off contraceptive pill within next 6 weeks for this and another reason).. no other meds at the moment (been 3 weeks psych med free)
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> Thanks for any advice, I'm kinda freaking out!
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> Nikki
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hey Nikki,
I have always had low BP too until recently. I have to watch how much caffeine I have since I started Provigil, I also think it has something to do with the menopause thing. EEK.
i do not smoke, drink, take birth control pills, I do have a good diet and exercise alot. I agree, it is very disconcerting to have this happen all of sudden but in my case I think it is a combo of provigil, caffeine and (sigh) mid-life.Donna
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poster:Donna Louise
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