Posted by okydoky on June 7, 2008, at 9:13:33
In reply to Re: Restarting Parnate » Zeba, posted by okydoky on June 5, 2008, at 21:25:29
You should, sit in the same position every time you take your bp and wait a few minutes after sitting to take it. This way it will be calmed down from any activity (even walking) before you take it and you'll have a consistent measurements for comparison. Also your arm is supposed to be at heart level or something. (Memory!)
Did he tell you to get up slowly from a sitting or laying position? Rising quickly can cause a sudden change in bp which is hypotension. So even if you have it a little you can mitigate it by doing these things slowly. I always forgot when I woke up in the morning. Ended up on the floor frequently! I guess the jumping jacks gets your blood flowing quicker or better and raise your bp a bit, but only temporarily.Nothing wrong with low bp. Ive had it with or without Parnate my whole life which is probably why when I took Parnate and it lowered it even more I had some problems. I used to take my bp often mainly because I was scared of hypertensive crisis and read I could have it without the screaming headache. My usual bp with Parnate was around 90/60,so I always had to get up slow or I would pass out.
All they gave me in the ER was Procardia. I had to wait forever unless I screamed enough and then they gave me some Procardia and then I had to wait another 5 or so hours. I was so relieved I finally got the Procardia Rx and did not have to go to the ER but I had multiple spontaneous episodes. It is probably better to go to the ER. I just had too many!
It sounds like things are going well. I am so glad.Keep us updated,
oky
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