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Arrthmia and High BP

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Happyhacker
Happyhacker

I lay down to sleep other night and immediately had strong Heart flutters (three sets of fast pulses lasting all told 30 secs. Took my BP (normally 140/80 ish) and was 200/100/90 so called 111. Went to Hosp OOHours Dr. and he confirmed BP four hours later. Had various checks but concluded there was nothing really wrong with my heart. Reading here some people have very high regular BP.

I have been having slight headaches and feint chest pains recently and BP is higher than previously and wonder what options I have now. I am sensitive to most drugs although I'm sure there are some I have not tried yet (get muscle aches and cramps).

Feedback appreciated. Thanks.

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  • jx41870
    jx41870 Happyhacker

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    Hi HH.

    Officially high BP is one thing and arrhythmias (AR) are another, but I've had periods when they go together, and when they were triggered by lying down!

    Can probably try a little beta blocker to see if that helps.

    Note that for a lot of minor AR, doctors tend to not take it seriously, that it's mostly harmless. But it can sure scare us silly!

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