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With regards to my last post here are my blood pressure results

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michael33268
michael33268

Hi guys been a few wees since my last post, I am now on q10 ast 4 days and awaitng results of that, I am 59 year old male walk 3 miles everydaystopped caffine, no booze, no cigs, eat lots of veg, lots of fruit, and these are my result thus far, I must say I took on board what you all said, the first reaing with meanytime of day is always much higher than the next two after, so i average ot the 2nd and 3rd readings, and this gave me the following readings, that my GP told me to take first thing out of bed before eating, in the afternoon and mid evening. I do worry however, because if  i saytake a reading after relaxing to take it, and then say go upstairs to get something, my reading then will be say 170 s 105d but hen come back down again quick, is this normal, because i would be scared if i thought my BP was always high just standing doing anything othr than relaxing when taking BP. What do you think, I also found on that is says for aa 59 year old your BP shouldnot go pass 150 / 90 my distolic is the one that does not want to come down more than 84 unless i super relax.

OCTOBER

3rd october ( morning 123s / 84d heart 66 ) ( afternoon 127s / 90d heart 63 )

7th october ( morning 143s / 93d heart 70 ) ( afternoon 132s / 93d heart 71) ( evening 144s / 96d heart 71 )

8th october ( morning 137s / 87d heart 66 ) ( afternoon 138s / 98d heart 70 ) ( evening 136s / 88d heart 74 )

9th october ( morning 140s / 93d heart 70 ) ( afternoon 140s / 98d heart 69 ) ( evening 133s / 90d heart 73 )

10th october (morning 124s / 93d heart 74 ) ( afternoon 142s / 94d heart 74 ) ( evening 122s / 84d heart 77 )

11th october ( morning 126s / 95d heart 74 ) ( afternoon 137s / 96d heart 70 ) (evening 123s / 88d heart 81 )

13th october ( morning 136s / 97d heart 70 ) ( afternoon 131s / 97d heart 76 ) ( evening 134s / 92d heart 70 )

14th october ( morning 133s / 93d heart 79 ) ( afternoon 149s / 105d heart 69 ) ( evening 130s / 84d heart 72 )

15th october ( morning 127s / 84d heart 69 ) ( afternoon 134s / 99d heart 71 ) ( evening 128s / 92d heart 66 )

16th october (morning 121s / 85d heart 71 ) ( afternoon 138s / 97d heart 70 ) ( evening 123s / 85d heart 72 )

17th october ( morning 125s / 87d heart 70 ) ( afternoon 130s / 93d heart 84 ) ( evening 125s / 87d heart 77 )

18th october ( morning 133s / 85d heart 70 ) ( afternoon 135s / 97d heart 73 ) ( evening 132s / 95d heart 74 )

19th october ( morning 132s / 86d heart 72 ) ( afternoon 134s / 94d heart 76 ) ( evening 131s / 93d heart 77 )

20th october ( morning 129s / 93d heart 68 ) ( afternoon122s / 87d heart 76 ) ( evening 128s / 87d heart 69)

21st october ( morning 128s / 89d heart 66 ) ( afternoon 130s / 92d heart 68 ) ( evening 141s / 91d heart 64 )

22nd october ( morning 133s / 90d heart 77 ) ( afternoon 140s / 98d heart 70 ) ( evening 118s / 84d heart 70 )

23rd october ( morning 134s / 90d heart 67 ) ( afternoon 133s / 95d heart 68 ) ( evening 125s / 89d heart 75 )

24th october ( morning 133s / 89d heart 66) ( afternoon 130s / 97d heart 78 ) ( evening 122s / 88d heart 68 )

25th october ( morning 122s / 87d heart 66 ) ( afternoon ) ( evening )

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  • derek76
    derek76 michael33268

    Posted

    Your systolic readings are prtetty good. I met a woman who travels round the country doing simple health checks for industrial company employees. She said with BP she is not too concerned about the sytolic readings but if the diastolic reading is over 90 she tells them to see their GP. I did not like to ask her what dietry questions she asked them as she was a bit overweight and eating a Cornish Pasty at the time.
  • margaret53068
    margaret53068 michael33268

    Posted

    Are you a bit overweight at all. By losing just 10lbs it can make such a difference to the readings. I know it's easier said then done but worth trying to work towards if at all possible.  I get stressed out all the time thinking it's high what can I do to reduce it. Come to the conclusion just take the tablets and forget about it
  • Bess
    Bess michael33268

    Posted

    Hi Michael, your systolic readings are really good and yes its normal for your B/P to go up when going upstairs etc and good that it comes down again promptly. Although your diastolic readings are a little higher than ideal, they are not extremely high and many people are getting readings very much higher. Raised diastolic readings can be caused by anxiety, even anxiety caused by taking the blood pressure frequently through the day. Could this be a factor for you ? Try not to worry, this is not a disastrous situation by any means and I'm sure things can and will improve. You are doing all the right things so with a more relaxed attitude to it all you will soon bring your diastolic down. All the best, keep in touch.

    Bess.

    Ps. Derek, your reply really made me laugh ! Margaret, couldn't agree more.

    • derek76
      derek76 Bess

      Posted

      Would you like her job going around the country persuading builders and labourers to lead  a healthy life of no beer. no fags  and to lose weight?

       

    • Bess
      Bess derek76

      Posted

      No chance Derek, rather be a Traffic Warden !
    • derek76
      derek76 Bess

      Posted

      As a non driver I often speak to traffic wardens just to show that they are not universally hated:-)

      Out in all weathers they do earn your money. 

    • Alexandra123
      Alexandra123 derek76

      Posted

      Lovely Rita meter maid - you make me want to burst into song Derek. 
  • michael33268
    michael33268

    Posted

    Thanks to everyone for your kind remarks I will keep you in the loop, pne laas tthing someone on here said to try q10 how lon gdoes it take to kick in, been on them 3 a day for 3 days seen no decrease yet
  • deb73716
    deb73716 michael33268

    Posted

    Michael, any doctor will tell you to take you BP at rest to get a normal reading. BP fluctuates with activity,  your numbers look good for your age.  Your stress worrying about it encourages a high reading.  I have been there.  You are doing better than you know.  I suggest you research the "norms" for your age group.  
  • deb73716
    deb73716 michael33268

    Posted

    Forgot to mention....blood pressure meds take about 30 days to affect you.

     

  • Fisherman
    Fisherman michael33268

    Posted

    Hi Michael. Great comprehensive set of readings. Keep them going so you can spot trends. I run a dietary log alongside mine and know that if I have a couple of beers my bp will go up. I am currently eating beetroot and garlic (not together!) to see the effect. I suffer from a recognised problem namely "white coat syndrome". This is when your resting rate ie diastolic, goes up when the cuff goes on your arm! Even at home. Trying to chill when hoping for a low reading is difficult. The others are right your readings are not too bad. I was never overweight but have lost nearly a stone now and keep going with the exercise. Apart from the occasional lapse I don't have alcohol and have stopped coffee completely. All you can do is keep your weight to a healthy level, eat good stuff, exercise and ditch alcohol. Good luck!
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