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Blood pressure anxiety

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daniel82398
daniel82398

Hello my blood pressure while having My anxiety sometimes rockets up really high. I went to doctors yesterday it was 141 over 80 the doctor said its not bad just a little high.. Anyone had this and also tell me things I could do to lower it back to normal range 120 over 80

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  • louise34832
    louise34832 daniel82398

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    Hi Daniel .My BP goes up when I have an anxiety episode but your doctor was right the reading 141/80 is fine ,Do you also check your pulse when this happens ? And also your oxygen levels you can buy these little divices on line ( forgot what there called ) but there not expensive and you will then get the whole picture as to what is happening when you have Anxiety episode I think that will help put your mind at rest ,it does me .
  • yvette_1938
    yvette_1938 daniel82398

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    Hello good morning what u need to do is drink lots of water and if u taking medication make sure to take it every day .. relax your mind and try not to worry about every little thing drink tea peppermint tea helps me I hope it help you.. also lay down and take deep breaths do some yoga as well let me know if it works for you hope you feel better .. 
    • daniel82398
      daniel82398 yvette_1938

      Posted

      Hello thanks for the help.... What's good for cholesterol I worry about stuff like that any thing that can damage My heart I obsess about its horrible always thinking about heart attacks

  • racheld1975
    racheld1975 daniel82398

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    Anxiety alone can make your blood pressure rise, 141 over 80 isn't horrible, higher than "normal" but not really bad. I would keep a record of your blood pressures and what you were doing and how you felt before you got the readings. The very first thing is RELAX...hahaha...I know it isn't that easy. Finding ways to control your anxiety will help with controlling your blood pressure. Watch your weight, if you are overweight try your best to lose a few pounds. Drink more water, being hydrated helps. Stay away from SALT/SODIUM...do not add salt to your food or at least cut back as much as possible and check labels for hidden salt/sodium in things you wouldn't expect to have it. And finally exercise as much as you can. If all of these things fail to lower your blood pressure your doctor may suggest a low dose medication to keep it from getting into the dangerously high zone. 

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