Originally Posted by
Pamestique
That happened to me exactly. I argued with my new doctor my BP was normal (120/80) but in her office it read 135/90. Now that wasn't bad to begn with but I let her placed me on BP meds. Fast forward 2 years - what a mess that has been. The meds caused me to stop riding and gain weight that of course elevated my BP - vicious cycle. I finally got my act together, lost the weight I gained and am back to my normal BP 120/80 although at times it has been 110/64 or as high as 170/110. One reason why a resting BP is preferable.
BTW the first day I took the BP meds my BP dropped to 90/47. Trust me, not a good feeling. I spent the day trying not to pass out. I adjusted the dosage downwards and then at least stayed awake.
I just wish doctors would mind their own business and let me be!!!
AMEN!
I frequently have to remind the providers at the clinic I use that I'm the one in charge of my health, not them. Being a clinic I seldom get the same provider on sequential visits. So it is a never ending educational process.
Plus, standards have changed over the years. What used to be normal for a given age is now considered high or threshold. Enough time hasn't gone by for me to be sure the new standards aren't the latest medical fad and in fact do contribute to better health and fitness.
That said, be very sure you aren't in denial about your status.