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i am currently taking medication for high blood pressure i do have other medical problems but my readings are very simular after i have taken my meds top figure changes read between 110-180 but the bottom is the same 99 my doctor keeps telling me to come back in a couple of months is this figure ok help on this would be great thankyou jane
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Oxcart
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jane93607
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avuncular58
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avuncular58
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MrsO-UK_Surrey
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I have been told to take my blood pressure three times in succession, waiting a couple of minutes between each reading, and then to record the average of the last two readings. Perhaps you could try doing this? It would also be a good idea to take yur home monitor along to the GP or to the pharmacy and ask them to check your blood pressure on their machine, followed by your machine - at least then you would know if your monitor is recording accurately. With your systolic (higher) reading ranging wildly between 110-180, you could well be someone who has what is called 'labile' blood pressure. The diastolic figure of 99 obviously isn't being controlled by the medication. But first get that monitor checked out - you may have to arrange the appointment in advance with the pharmacist. Good luck!
avuncular58
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jane93607
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amsjo
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If you need to do readings at home Lloyds pharmacy are very good for BP monitors. Is you BP reducing at all on the tablets that you are on? \It did take me several months(about 8) to get my bp down from 220 to 150 on amlodipine (10mg) Ramipril (10mg) and Indapamide.
Good luck with it.
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