Blood Pressure

[queenofmean]

After the huge debacle with my BP it's currently a little high again. I was at the GP today re: fainting and pill I was told that I need to try get my BP down or I'll need to be taken off the pill. Now my BP is always high when I attend diabetic clinic but it's alright usually when I go to the dr. I also don't want to come off the pill as my periods are - pardon the pun - a *** nightmare - what alternatives could be an option and how can I try maintain a normal blood pressure or get it down? I am not stressed or anything, nothing is bothering me so I can't understand it.

[Sqad]

Surprise ! surprise........you know my thoughts on "White Coat Syndrome".........it is a myth.......and i have said this on AB many times.
You need your BP controlled, for many reasons and I would not be surprised if your GP does not start you on a small dose of BP lowering tablets.

[queenofmean]

I'm not even bothered about going to clinic, it's the thought of the blood test and needles that does it even if I know I'm not having it done. I'm not even scared of the surgery. But I know what you mean Sqad. They want to wait to see what the Blood Pressure test shows up before they do anything. My blood pressure is normally quite low I just do not understand what has gone wrong the past few days. Will see what happens thought Sqad, thanks :)

[Sqad]

I don't know which contraceptive pill you are taking, but, the other alternative would be to take a progesterone only pill, which does not affect the BP.

[excelsior-1]

good evening queenie - just got home from even more job interviews

it saddens me to read this, and your other posts this week because i do not have the knowledge or means to help you with your health issues

i just want to wish you a speedy resolution, and hope that you will also feel a little happier when it is all sorted

X

[queenofmean]

I'm on Rigevidon - I've been on many pills and this is the only one that seems to agree with me. I can't take Cerazette. There's a couple that don't agree with me at all.

Evening Excel, I hope that this passes too, I had such a great time knowing that for once I'm in control of my diabetes only to be brought down with a horrible bump 12 hours later. Fingers crossed I'll be fine though.

Good luck with your interviews though :) xx

[Sqad]

Well queenie that is a combined pill and the group most likely to raise your BP.......BUT.....if that is the only one that suits you..........

[queenofmean]

Lol we have a problem don't we...my own GP said it. I'm sure there will be something I can go about 4 months before my periods become a problem but he has changed the pain meds so will see. Do you think it would be an idea to come off my pill and see how my BP is off the pill for a few months?

[marval]

Sorry to hear about your problem Queenie, I hope they can sort it out for you soon.

[Samuraisan]

It'll go through the roof if you get pregnant

[queenofmean]

Thanks Marval, my body isn't happy unless it puts me though the mill now and again.

I know it might, going by what my mum has told me, but the hospital would want to put me on something to keep it low during pregnancy I think if they can. But I'm not ready to have a baby Queenie yet so I'm trying to avoid that just now lol

[Sqad]

\\\\ Do you think it would be an idea to come off my pill and see how my BP is off the pill for a few months?\\\\

Well that is an alternative.......but then we would have to keep our fingers crossed re, the bleeding.

[queenofmean]

I'll wait until I finish this strip and hopefully have some results back, then might give them a call and see.

[New Judge]

Surprise ! surprise........you know my thoughts on "White Coat Syndrome".........it is a myth...."

I'm not so sure about that, Sqad. My blood pressure when taken at home is always OK. I have also taken it on at least two other machines in other people's homes and it perfectly within limits. I have had it taken by the occupational nurse at work - OK.

I go to my GP and it is often high - sometimes alarmingly so. The reason for this is obvious. A visit to my GP (which I make as an absolutely last resort) winds me up so much because of the inefficiency and ineptitude of those concerned that by the time I actually get to see a doctor I am so pi55ed off that my blood pressure is bound to be high.

The practice had a stand up machine installed in the waiting room a couple of years ago. One inserted a token in the machine and it (allegedly) measured your BP, weight and height and calculated your BMI. It measured me at 4ft3ins (I'm 5ft9ins) and (unsurprisingly) suggested I had a BMI of about 43. Needless to say I did not even bother with the BP reading and have refused to use it ever since.

This is the sort of thing I have to face at my GPs and it is little wonder my BP is on the high side when I visit the surgery. I have had a number of discussions with my GP who wants me to take all manner of pills and potions to "control" my BP. I've resisted and instead have agreed to supply him with regular readings that I take myself.

[Sqad]

NJ...impressed......but not convinced.

Of course, there is another aspect.....do patients with "WCS" ( I have to force myself to type it ;-)) develop full blown and persistent hypertension and if they do (as i feel they certainly) should they be put on a small dose of BP lowering drug?

Just my thoughts.

[New Judge]

You could be right, Sqad. But my jury is out !!!

[Sqad]

NJ......;-)

[queenofmean]

It's me Methyl...every time for years it's high. I've even been checked by the Drs in the room. I've also had a take home one too.
I'm a type 1 diabetic have been for 24years next month, was diagnosed when I was 2 and a half.

[lcg]

what about trying the implant contraceptive if your periods are crap and bothersome? i have it and now do not have periods at all.....it is soooooo lovely after all the trouble i had before without it and i dont have to fret about forgetting to take it and getting pregnant accidentally (which would be the end of the world for me now!). i wouldnt care if that meant i had to take meds to lower blood pressure either, but the implant also is effective for those with period issues. try and consider it, even if the thought of the insertion (which does not hurt one bit) freaks you out! its the best thing i ever did......it gave me freedom from my periods and all the side effects they caused which over the years caused untold stress, distress and anxiety x