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| melody |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 8:00:36 PM
Had my scheduled stress test early this morning and within 3-1/2 minutes my blood pressure was 220/115-so they stopped the test because my pressure wasn't going back to normal very quickly-Everything else was fine except for the monstrous high BP!
The Dr. at the Hospital who ran the test, suggested low dose aspirin daily and to get on BP medications pronto-which I have been trying to avoid for about 2-years now. I will be at my regular Dr's office next week to go over the results of both the stress test and the gall bladder ultrasound-
Ain't getting old grand--
Any one else out there on BP meds?
Melody
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| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 07:35:58 AM
My Dad is on BP meds & has been for about 3 years now-we found out by accident when I forced him to see a dr for something totally non related to high BP tho he was showing signs of it. Only thing he hates about the meds is they leave him feeling lethargic. (a listed side effect)
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| melody |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 6:39:44 PM
Oh Betty...I feel so ashamed complaining about high bp when you are going through chemo dear friend! My thoughts are with you and hoping for good news soon.
Thank you for posting!!
Melody
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 5:50:32 PM
Sorry Melody about your stress test. I am avoiding that issue also. You said it right, "Getting old ain't for sissies." I've completed eight rounds of chemo for lymphoma and my doctor is saying "cure" not remission. I am hanging on his every word. Will find out in about three weeks what is going on with the lymph nodes. There is only one they are concerned about.
My dear sister is on BP medication. My feeling for her is stress and lots of it! It's almost as if it comes and goes with the stock market!
Here's hoping and praying that your doctor will help ease your problem.
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 4:23:16 PM
Hey Melody . . . sorry to hear your news, but soooooooo glad it was detected in your test and treatment is in the works.
I hope that you and your dr. can find just the right "recipe" for treating it . . . I know that stress can be a factor for some folks.
You take care of you, ya' hear!!!
I'm pulling for ya!!
CJ
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| barefootmama |
Posted - Jul 11 2010 : 1:43:22 PM
Awwwwww Melody I work in a hospital and I hate to see anyone medicated..I know,I know alot of it is for the best but I cant help but wonder..what could have been done differently to avoid meds..some time sit is inevitable though and I am sorry to hear about your B/P.. I to have a heart condition (Hypertropic cardio myopathy) that I fortunately am not symptomatic and hope that I never am..You will be in my thoughts,
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| nana5 |
Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 10:54:54 PM
Melody, I will keep you in my best thoughts!
Rebecca
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| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 08:09:53 AM
Thank God it was discovered during the test and not becaus eof a health crisis! I have hypotension, to low of a blood pressure. I hope the doctor gets you regulated soon.
It's all good!
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| Lin |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 9:36:01 PM
Thinking of you Melody.....if BP meds are what do the trick, then that'll be good. They'll find the right one that works for you! Hugs and Prayers, Lin
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| Melina |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 9:09:41 PM
I've been on meds for almost 20 years and it's probably saved my life many times over. Don't be afraid of meds, and be willing to try different ones until you get on the right dosage. It will all depend on what the Dr. decides is the best course. Good luck and prayers to you.
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 9:05:11 PM
aww, Melody. Sorry to hear of the BP problems. I have them, but mine are stress induced so I havent gotten to the med stage yet. Will be praying that you can find something helpful that works and that you are comfortable with.
hugs and prayers
jessie
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| melanie47601 |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 8:10:08 PM
That's scary, Melody! My son is on a BP med for a couple of reasons. His bp is a little high, but mostly he takes the med due to a heart defect he's had since birth. My guy is only 11 and so far the med seems to be doing what the doctor was hoping for. He goes back later this month for another check up. My mom also takes a BP med. Her's is just high blood pressure. Neither one of them have had any side effects or complications. Hope the doc can get your bp under control.
Sending lots of hugs and prayers~ Melanie
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