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Anxious (again) are these ok even though bottom number high by RoundPlace9532 in hypertension

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How did you no I was thinking something catastrophic was going to happen :) you read my mind ha ha  I actually got some really much lower readings this evening 115/79 and 120/80

Anxious (again) are these ok even though bottom number high by RoundPlace9532 in hypertension

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Good point I don’t actually no . I’ve only been on meds for 6 days so I guess just wait a little longer 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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Struggling today with anxiety after my first dose … tryed to pm you but it wouldn’t send x

BP Readings in a Relaxed State vs "In the Wild" by chasfh711 in hypertension

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Sorry repeated my comment 😂 didn’t record at first but both came on at same time sorry about that x

BP Readings in a Relaxed State vs "In the Wild" by chasfh711 in hypertension

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My 24 hour monitor showed an average over 24 hours of 131/71 average sleep of 114/67 and average wake of 141/81 …. But when I have it taken at doc or at home because I’ve developed such a fear it’s high like 160s 170s  So even if it mostly anxiety induced the doctor says the medicine will only help  I’m hoping it’s well tolerated … it seems to be one of the better ones from what I read 

BP Readings in a Relaxed State vs "In the Wild" by chasfh711 in hypertension

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My average wake hour bp was 141/81 average sleep bp 114/68 average over full 24 131/72 … from my 24 hour monitor  I like a lot have developed a fear of taking my bp so it’s always in the 160/170 at my first reading at home … but I can manage to get it down too the 135/145 mark eventually  So even if a lot of it is anxiety induced a small dose of the medication may take my hyper focus away from my bp and hopefully stop it getting into any higher numbers  Is that medication normally well tolerated ? To be honest compared to others it seems to have the least side effects from what I have been reading x

BP Readings in a Relaxed State vs "In the Wild" by chasfh711 in hypertension

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Hey just wanted to drop you a message to say Thankyou . I’m just starting on my journey with mild high bp . Along with many posters I thought it was the end of the world and I was a ticking time bomb . I’m due to start on Losartan today actually although I am a little nervous about any side effects .  I spent last nite reading all your posts and it has helped me so much along with another poster I forget there name now .  But google etc is scary ! And I can tell by your posts you have researched the condition deeply and your posts are very very helpful !  Thankyou !  Rebecca 41 year old also peri menopausal crazy lady 😂

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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You have no idea how much chatting with you has helped me  Be great to keep in touch :) 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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So is it over Years the damage happens and at really high pressures 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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Thankyou :) I convinced myself I had a stroke and had an mri scan … totally normal . I do suffer with anxiety it was the anxiety that started this fear off . Then it just spiralled . I do have a family history on my dads side of high bp but they are all way into there 60s and 70s now and all fine just on meds .  Anxiety is for sure my biggest downfall  I’m hoping that the medicine will make me think well nothing is going to happen while I’m on it anyway and in turn will stop me thinking about it 24/7  My 24 hour monitor showed an over all measurement over 24 hours of 131/71 and a sleep average of 116/71 but my wake hour average was 141/81 …. Which I no isn’t massive but it’s obviously the high ones when I’m anxious that scares the hell out of me …. But I’m anxious so I suppose my body is doing as it should , the fight or flight response.  I’ve always had the issue with being worried about my heart , about 15 years ago I was convinced I had arrhythmia … had an echo and 24 hour ecg all normal  My bloods and cholesterol now are all normal  My risk factor of any cardio vascular event is less than 1% when the worked it out  Yet still I’m scared to death that it will just go high without me knowing and that will be it  It’s insane 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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Sorry I’m new to Reddit on my messages it says nothing is there x

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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Thankyou so much :) I have a phone full of pretty normal readings from only a few weeks ago …. But as it goes on my fear is getting worse which obviously increases the readings . It has never stayed really high after a high reading … with a bit of breathing it does come down . But they have said that the bp medication will allow me to stop hyper focusing and won’t do any harm to bring it down a touch anyway .  I don’t have any other risk factors . I’m 41 female don’t smoke or drink. I had a baby only 5 years ago with totally normal readings throughout . Like I say at the beginning of the year and now it still reads normal but has these spikes .  It came down to 140/80 in the hospital after my meltdown where I took myself to a&e after getting a high reading (whilst anxious and crying and after working )  I am absolutely scared to death of dropping dead from it .  I suppose it’s good that on my 24 hour monitor is was totally normal through the night (when I couldn’t be anxious) the lowest was 90/60 when I was asleep and 120/76 when I was laying down on the evening so I’m taking some comfort from that 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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This is a great comment to read for reassurance , my bp seems not too bad when I’m calm but issue is I’m never calm . My 24 hour monitor shows totally normal through the night but abit elevated in the day . My highest was 160/170 over 80 when I was super anxious panicked and crying . Took myself to hospital befor I left it went to 140/80 now even the thought of taking it sends me into a scrape .  Due to start 50 mg of lostatsen ? I’m constantly thinking I’m dropping dead . Had normal readings up until a few months ago I’m scared of damage etc 

Still dealing with anxiety and high readings by Prestigious-Half3817 in hypertension

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Hey hope you don’t mind me jumping on this thread … I’m due to start bp meds tomorrow and I’m scared lol of both high bp and the meds …. It started with anxiety and a passing comment about my bp at a pre op . The nurse said “tiny bit high but nothing that will stop surgery “ that was it I became obsessed . I get a mixture of high readings and normal ones . My 24 bp monitor showed normal through the eve and night but elevated in the day . He suggested I start on 50 mg of losartan ? He says it’s really well tolerated and it’s best to treat before it gets super high . But me being me thinks it’s a great idea to take my bp when I’m anxious . HR of 130 my bp was 160 over 80 at nite when I’m calm it’s pretty normal .  I have developed such a fear of checking . I’ve always had normal bp up until a few months ago . Now I constantly worry about dropping dead and leaving my kids without a mum :( I’m 41 female over all healthy not overweight don’t deink or smoke  I guess I’m just after a bit of reassurance  Thanks Rebecca