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blood pressure v high and heartrate elevated for past 2 days ,should I monitor linger or go to gp to

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mar_h
mar_h

Checked bp etc yesterday and to my horror bp 156/116 bpm 153,it has stayed much the same fir 36 hours now varying a little each test but never anywhere near normal,never checked it before so scared it has been like this for ages and has done damage term silent killer freaking me out  and I have a phobia of medics ,advise please do I need er visit or do I monitor for days and then go ,thanks

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo mar_h

    Posted

    Hi I hope you went DR's today and its being sorted, maybe your machine is naff, not likely but you never know

  • henpen1980
    henpen1980 mar_h

    Posted

    MAYBE your bp monitor is on the fritz!!  Calm down.  Stop taking your bp until you see your doctor.  You will be okay.
  • hjlondon
    hjlondon mar_h

    Posted

    Saw ur post now...a fast irregular pulse of 150bpm, is serious....either call ambulance or ask someone to take you to a&e...

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo hjlondon

      Posted

      Hi I think frightening comment's don't help, no one has said it irregular, have they just fast and she's very anxious so comments like that don't help

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo mar_h

    Posted

    Hi how are you doing, have you tried to bring your appointment forward, that does seem a long way off, could you not ring and explain and get an emergency one for sooner
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