Check on blood pressure
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I am a 24 year old caucasian male. Height 1.78m
On 16 January I was given results after a health check:
Weight 72.1kg
Systolic: 158 mmHg
Diastolic: 95 mmHg
Resting heart rate 56 bpm
Blood
Cholesterol: 4.9
HDL: 1.98
Total HDL ratio: 2.5
Glucose 4.5
Fasting time 12 hours
On 26 March I had another check using an automatic machine:
Weight 72.8kg
Systolic: 140 mmHg
Diastolic: 81 mmHg
Pulse/minute 75
At times I feel I have skipped heartbeats, and physical activity is very draining on my system most notably I have difficulty keeping a normal heart rhythm and it ends up feeling like its skipping beats.
I have not yet had a recent blood pressure check. Should I be concerned with my high blood pressure? Is it worth getting a monitor myself to check at particular intervals to be sure?
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AlexandriaGizmo MrJester
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140/80 is not particularly high overall and as for the missed beats that's quite common in anxiety or panic syndrome.
derek76 AlexandriaGizmo
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Fisherman MrJester
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MrJester Fisherman
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I agree, I shall look into this and we will see if I have any good info to bring back to this topic, and then on to a GP possibly.
derek76 MrJester
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So many everyday things like coffee, nicotine and both types of Coke and energy drinks can cause irregular heart beats.
MrJester derek76
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I think I'd rather not get one that beeps out my own heart beat, I find that very uncomfortable.
I drink lots of tea, and a coffee in the morning, but both are decaf. I limit myself to a maximum of one fizzy drink a day, usually at lunch.
I try to stay low on all stimulants.
Thank you for your input.
MrsO-UK_Surrey MrJester
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If your heart is definitely missing beats, you could have an irregular heart beat (arrythmia), and some automatic machines in particular don't give accurate readings on someone with irregular beats. It is important for you to get yourself checked out with your GP to see whether you do, in fact, have an irregular heart beat and, if so, you should be referred for an Echocardiogram to see if there is a reason for the skipped beats. Do come back and let us know how you get on.
MrJester MrsO-UK_Surrey
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I have always felt it for some years, but as someone said - and they are right I do suffer from an anxiety disorder, but even at my best points when I am in long periods of anxiety-free I still have noticed it and just 'got on with it'.
I had an ECG some years ago, when unknowingly my anxiety disorder hit unexpectedly 2 years later I realised it was anxiety, due to feeling irregular heartbeats but I notice it every so often, maybe once a day on most days and if I'm exercising it happens a few times and is noticebly uncomfortable.
Despite having an anxiety disorder, I am a very rational person and am very good at coping with this disorder. I feel as though discussing this with a GP in any seriousness might be put down to anxiety disorder without a second thought.
I will consider getting myself a personal BP machine so I might be able to get results myself to go to a GP with.
Jonathan57679 MrJester
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Most of the nutrients our body needs are found in fruits and vegetables. So you need to increase those. You can get a small blender to make smoothies, if that helps. Decrease or eliminate sugary soda pop or caffeinated drinks. They can make your heart rate for no reason.
Most of us are deficient on viamins and minerals. You should at least take a good multi-mineral supplement.
I guarantee doing this will improve those numbers. Jonathan
MrJester Jonathan57679
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I purposely do not drink caffeine, but as I have said I may have one can of fizzy soda at a lunch time. I realise once in a while is much better than one a day. For a while I had this replaced with naked smoothies I bought, but they get pricey so dont always get them.
I agree I need to reintroduce a multi vitamin into my daily routine, do you know of any that aren't a total pain in the butt to swallow? I find it pretty difficult and usually have to split the big ones into two, just cant seem to find any which are smaller and/or coated for easier swallowing.
MrsO-UK_Surrey MrJester
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Jonathan57679 MrJester
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I always buy my supplements in capsules because they don't have binders and release more evenly. Look for a name brand that has the longest list of minerals and trace minerals.
An example of their importance: If you are low on magnesium you can get muscle cramps, If you are low on potassium your heart can skip beats. But by taking the multi mineral capsule you can cover all of them.
copper8 MrJester
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AlexandriaGizmo MrJester
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