Female w/ High Blood Pressure and Anxiety - Why? Posted: 11-04-07 17:37pm
Hello I am new here and thought i would
ask here. I am a 27 year old female and I
developed high blood pressure 2 weeks
before having my son. He is now 15
months old and I am still on meds for high
blood pressure. I am on
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE25 MG AND LISINOPRIL
20MG both once a day. I am a teacher, new
mother and I have anxiety that I take
Cymbalta for. I am concerned because
lately my doctor has been very
prescription happy. (giving me basically
anything I want) I have anxiety over lots
of things especially dying and being
diagnosed with high blood pressure has
really caused my anxiety level to rise the
past year. I am concerned that he hasnt
run any test to find out WHY my blood
pressure is still high. (high bp runs in
my family) Has anyone been in a similar
situation?
My blood pressure was usually around 140's
/90ish - 95ish. before meds
With just hydrochlorothiazide it was
around 130/85-90
He just put me on lisinopril and now my bp
is around 117/70's.
Is my current bp okay? or is it to low?
Also I HATE taking meds. What other
options do I have? My doc hasnt mentioned
anything but changing my job and that is
really out of the question!
Any recommendations or Stories would be
greatly appreciated!!! Freaking out! i
dont want to have to be on meds this early
in life!
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MandMs
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Posted: 11-06-07 05:38am
Normal blood pressure for most adults is
less than 120/80 mm Hg and I think your bp
is ok now.
Drug treatment is recommended if your
blood pressure is at or above 140/90 mm Hg
as in your case.
Did you have chronic hypertension before
your pregnancy?
Are you overweighted?
Have you been suggested to exercise and
make healthier food choices for 3 to 6
months before going on medicines for
second time?
