my bp is always normal to low. 85 to 117 systolic. but when i am out and about and panicking it can peak at 215. this is scaring the hell out of me. i am terrified i will stroke out. help please.
Have you been to the doctor with this information? Have you regularly taken your BP to analyse the ups and downs?
How are you testing it when out and about ? Medications would take it down too much at other times. Why are you panicking when out?
i suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. i take it as soon as i get home
it only happens occasionally
You need to discuss with doctor - there main be an issue with adrenal gland making BP rise abnormal when anxious. Prepare yourself for a long journey - I've been trying to control mine for 2 years now.
so do you have anxiety peaks of bp and if so what does it reach
I don't have identified anxiety/panic attacks but everytime I go to doctor or specialist it's anywhere between 160/90 to 210/150 but it's usually high but within range when taken at home. Also, bear in mind these readings are whilst I'm taking 3 different BP meds (2 at maximum dose) - I'm currently awaiting test results for adrenal gland problems. I'm told that stress/anxiety can make BP go crazy if there's adrenal problems.
You should rest for 15 minutes before taking it and then take three reading over 10 minutes.
i really appreciate your quick responses and feel a little bit reassured. also just realised that when it hit 215 it was after being in the park with my grandson, having a panic attack so rushing home and taking it right away. so it wasn't a resting measurement!!! i hope you manage to get your bp problems sorted. thank you again
yeah i realise that now. lol. stupid to take it right away so