BP readings all over the place
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Hello everyone,
I'm a 51 yr old male , general good health , somewhat of a work a holic , recently my doc asked me to keep and eye on my BP at home because I got an above average reading at his office ,
I do work a very Stressful job and eat like a horse and also I do smoke , not a lot but it's there .
I do get readings all over the place up & down
Examples :
4:00am at kitchen table before coffee ...133/84
12:00 noon at work stress ...145/90
5:00pm Saturday mowing lawn ...133/87
9:00pm relaxed..... 128/82
The above are just a few examples , I always note exactly what I'm doing when I take readings , my BP jumps up and down and is constantly all over the place all day at different times ,
I do own a top of the line BP machine .
I haven't seen a BP reading of 120/80 or below in myself since I was in my 20's .
My doc says he can't say I have high BP for sure because the readings are so erratic and is very hesitant to give me meds . Nor do I want meds , Is there anyway I can stabilize this BP . Or is this normal .... Open to suggestions
Thanks .
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ErnieSC craig_26014
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Craig,
?I meant to mention is my earlier Post:
?Watch for Bob and Lily's Responses. They're obviously both knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate People!
?And lastly, I just saw one of your responses to one or the other about being a single Parent, working 13 hrs per day, and getting up at 3:45. Why? Unless You're in Bed by 8, You're not getting enough quality sleep which affects BP and overall Health! And as a Single Parent, if something happens to you, who's going to take care of the Child/Children? Yeah, I used to tell myself "A Man's gotta do what a Man's gotta do", i.e., the 80 Hr weeks. My Wife of 50 years has some GREAT STORIES she tells me of our Kids when they were growing up. She did a Fabulous Job! And I live with so much regret for missing so much of their Childhoods! And please! I'm not chastising you - I'm just hoping you don't get to 70 where I am and look back with as much regret.
?Take care! Ernie