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High Blood pressure during attack

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michael98270
michael98270

I had a MD attack last night, not a bad one.  But right at the start I noticed that the veins in my head were bludging out.  So I took my blood pressure and it was at 133/98 which is really high for me.  I completely regulate my sodium intake, and sodium doesn't affect my MD.  I keep it low because I figure why not.  Does anyone else get high blood pressure at the start and through a MD attack?  I have been trying to really take in all available information during an attack and this is something I never noticed before.

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  • john02577
    john02577 michael98270

    Posted

    Hi Michael your blood pressure is quite within the boundaries before medication is required I can see why your blood pressure goes up your body is in turmoil and you must be anxious yourself Michael when the attack is severe your heart rate will increase no need to get concerned though
  • NeddyO
    NeddyO michael98270

    Posted

    If you are worried about this consult your doctor. However if you think about it suffering an acute attack is a pretty stressful experience so you would expect your BP to rise, not least because your adrenaline levels increase. It is more important to routinely check your normal resting BP. If that is consistently higher than you expect then time to see your doctor.
  • almero_63096
    almero_63096 michael98270

    Posted

    Hi, Do you get fullness in your ear before attack? If yes you could be starting bliid pressure problems. I had no blood pressure till the start of minieres. No keeping it under control with half disprin in the morning.

  • chris48595
    chris48595 michael98270

    Posted

    Hi, actually the top number isn’t bad but your bottom number is. My doctor says 135/80 is pretty good. Best thing is take your bp in the morning before you start your day. Records it and keep track. I’ve had 4 strokes and always my bp was over 190/98. Also, there’s 2 kin’s of vertigo. Inner ear and also from your brain. Is a horrible disease. Get a good specialist! Good luck.
    • michael98270
      michael98270 chris48595

      Posted

      My Ent is good, doesn't have me taking anything due to the current rate of attacks 2-4 months between each.  I blood pressure is usually 118/65 or so.  So when I was at 133/98 at the start of the attack it seems strange. 

  • ruth17826
    ruth17826 michael98270

    Posted

    The vertigo attacks trigger a full blown fight or flight response, it's a physical response to stress involving a lot of hormone changes. This will cause a change in blood pressure as your body prepares it's self to fight a threat or run away, nothing sinister

    • chris48595
      chris48595 ruth17826

      Posted

      Yes, I agree with Ruthwhen I get vertigo I won’t go into detail, too gross, but it emphasis on my blood pressure over 168/93 and also my stroke symptoms return. I hate living with this but it could be worse! Last night after eating way to much sodium I had a small attack with being dizzy and tinnitus was going nuts! Sad: no salt, no alcohol, no caffeine what’s left? Take care all!
  • ali79350
    ali79350 michael98270

    Posted

    hi michael I'm Ali from Iran, my mom's suffering from meniere disease as well and the worst part is that she gets high BP during attacks or even sometimes without the symptoms occuring too much, by high i mean having-to-go-to-hospital high, basically I'm very worried and my life has gone sad and sour over her illness. please what do u think i should do for her? one time her bp got to 21/12

  • Norquest
    Norquest michael98270

    Posted

    Hello. Recently I had a seriously horrifying bout of vertigo, which prevented me from boarding a flight. After a day of vomiting I was taken to hospital and found out my BP was 170 over 145. These numbers lasted several hours. Again, last week, I had a flash of dizziness while at work and had my BP checked quickly. again high at 165 over 140.

    The unknown is whether vertigo is causing rise in BP or high BP is causing vertigo.

    Reduction in salt intake to prevent fluid retention makes so much sense.

    I am fortunate, living in Canada, I have been prescribed BetaHistine for symptoms of vertigo, which has also drastically reduced years long, severe ringing in my ears.

    Thank you for starting this discussion. Finding support among peers is critically important around health issues.

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