Good news for the holidays...

[NewfieDan]

Went diving the last weekend of November. Ended up with an ear infection. Long story-short; nurses found really high blood pressure, in the 145/115 range. Went to my doctor, had some additional blood work done. Found that both good and bad cholesterol was normal. Thyroid, kidneys, liver was all good. Did find slightly high calcium and I was a little dehydrated after a 12hr fast.

I was a little worried with the really high blood pressure. Doctor found it was 140/80.

 

[JB]

Re: Good news for the holidays...

It is not unusual for BP to be elevated if anxious or in pain. Do as your Doc advises.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Good news for the holidays...

Ask you doctor about a stress test for your heart.

That's how I found out I have Spastic Angina.

... yeah, just call me Spazz

 

[snowforfun4]

Re: Good news for the holidays...

Mine was found to be 165 over 120 a few years ago. (I started carrying 2 asprin in my pocket). Started me on lisinopril with HCTZ. Now runs about 117 over 75'ish. Cut out salt and hit the treadmill when time permits. As stated, follow Dr. instructions and all will hopefully be well. Good luck!

 

[lncoop]

Re: Good news for the holidays...

Ask you doctor about a stress test for your heart.

That's how I found out I have Spastic Angina.

... yeah, just call me Spazz

I was just about to say you didn't need a doctor to tell you you were a spaz. We coulda done that for free!:roll:

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Good news for the holidays...

I was just about to say you didn't need a doctor to tell you you were a spaz. We coulda done that for free!:roll:

:lol: