High bp

As I have stated I just had my PM put in 10/2, had to have a revision on 10/9 @the time of admission to the er on 10/8, they said I had high BP, I get this tight/ache feeling in my chest that will go into my neck that feels like a stiff neck. They put me on BP medication. Tonight I want doing anything and notice the feeling coming back and I checked my BP and it is again 142/101. Has anyone else had this happen?

4 Comments

Plumbing?

by Glenna - 2018-10-13 01:51:40

I had a full hysterectomy about 5 years ago, so but that doesnt mean my body isn't going bat shit crazy? I'm having a very hard time relaxing doing anything. With my job, worrying about it and pressures coming from every direction and then worrying about the PM, making sure I'm doing exactly as I can, I'm at my wits end. Hell I dont know if I'm having panic attacks, heart attacks, or just nuts! I dont know what I'm experiencing is a good feeling, normal feeling, bad feeling or the grim reaper is at my door! I try to remain positive and do this one day at a time and I just feel like it's set back after set back. I called the on-call doc this evening and felt like I was being a baby and a bother to the doctors. As i said this is my name i just heard myself and was like" omg, I'm that patient!" I just wanted to cry. I found myself debating and trying to breathe through what was really scary whether it was just me being overly sensitive and working myself in to a tizzy. Even after sitting there I got this look from my husband like "seriously another trip to the hospital" see we live an hour away from the closet. So I found myself debating on whether or not I seriously had an issue and if I wanted to put anyone out, so I decided to not go. I tell myself I got this, but do I really?

Thank you

by Glenna - 2018-10-13 10:34:28

My mind is evil and my worst enemy. At this point. Try not to be a burden and feel like I end up being one anyways. Relax is a word I here often because I run 50 different directions, but just cant comprehend the task. Thanks for the advice and letting me know I'm not the only one with BP issues!

142 / 100 not horrendous

by LondonAndy - 2018-10-13 10:35:33

I agree with Swangirl: you have had a lot going on and stress is one of the obvious drivers of high blood pressure. I remember going on holiday, and finding my blood pressure 20% lower than when I was at work! 

It is the lower figure that matters most, apparently, and 100 is a bit high but not terrible. Yes, you want to get it down, but I would not have thought it is causing your stiff neck problem. Try not to worry (easier said than done, I accept). And your husband needs to give you a bit more slack: you have only just had surgery, and whilst it is a common and safe procedure if anything isn't quite right it is best to get checked. If you feel the need to go to hospital, go. Not going will also add to to your anxiety and not help your blood pressure !

Hugs all around

by Glenna - 2018-10-13 11:32:39

I just wish I could wrap my arms around everyone of you! They say hugging istherapeutic, maybe I just need to just start hugging people at random! Thank you to everyone for allowing me to vent and understanding. I live where there are armchair physicians and therapists constantly, without ever understanding what I'm going through. I'm so glad I found this group. Even at the height of my issues last night there was 2 from this group talking me through it, thank you so much, a big cyber hug to all of you. I'm trying it's a new day, time to hit reset for now. Thank you.

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