Blood Pressure

[Ric.ror]

Today it was 147 on my right arm and 116 on my left!
If it’s 116 surely I don’t need my one BP tablet anymore?

[Sqad]

Sorry, i can't follow your logic.
your BP is normal BECAUSE of your medication, not in spite of it.
Do as you will, but i would continue my present medication, if I were you.

[ummmm]

I didn't realise different arms gave different readings.

[Hopkirk]

Blood pressure difference between arms can be a sign of a problem, and needs investigation.

https://www.bmj.com/content/344/bmj.e2033

[Sqad]

OMG Hoppy that is the last thing that Ric.ror needs.......something else to worry about AND from our own Dr Google.

[Ric.ror]

But Sqad I would like to get it to a stage where I don’t need the medication at all
I’ve read your link Hopkirk and whilst I’m not panicking it’s something I might mention when I go back on 9th April to the nurse for my diabetic review
Of course she won’t know anything about it but it might be worth looking into considering my poor family history

[Ric.ror]

Oh I forgot to say
Thank you all as always for all your help

[Ric.ror]

BTW - I can’t come off the Lorstan yet cause I’ve just got 3 months supply

[Sqad]

"But Sqad I would like to get it to a stage where I don’t need the medication at all "
As would all sufferers of diseased processes, but the professionals offer help and advice and it is for you to decide whether to take it, considering the consequences.

[rowanwitch]

You could ask for a review with a view to slightly reducing your dose. I suspect this will confirm that you do need to stay on it.
Unless other factors change like weight, activity levels, stress levels or diet it is unlikely you will be able to stop safely.

[rowanwitch]

Btw, a badly positioned cuff can give an artificially low reading too.

[grumpy01]

If those results are correct Ric then surely whoever took your BP should have been more concerned and not let you wait until April 9th.Hopkirk is correct it does require investigation.I would seek appointment with Doctor asap if only to put your mind at rest.Also,even if you have just obtained 3 months supply of your current medication the Doctor would not hesitate to put you on something else if required.Good luck.

[Ric.ror]

I’m only on one tablet a day - I got my weight down so have avoided the statins for cholesterol and sugar - though it’s in the family and I still have two stones at least to go
The thing is the last time I had my BP done there was a similar discrepancy between my right and left arm too
So that would rule out a misplace of the cuff
Anyway I will mention it next time I go
I do wish my surgery still had the telephone appointment options- it’s seems silly to waste an appointment when I’m feeling perfectly fine