I went from my doctor suggesting I check
my bp over a few months and get back to
him because it was slightly high 140/83 -
to within a week having it jumped to
226/110 - a tia and carotid artery
surgery. Now three weeks later, I am
trying meds. I can find answers to most
questions except the simple ones. My bp
is still all over the place with a high of
173/100 to 149/82. I am wondering when
is the best time to take meds (i have side
effects so took it at night but have
switched back to mornings to get more
benefit) and am I expecting too much when
I think the meds should lower the bp in a
few days or week. Does it take some
time? Am I in much danger of stroke with
those readings? Is it usual for bp to
rise so quickly with no history? I am
pretty new to this as I have always been
an ignorer of health. Didn't even no I
had a carotid artery. i also don't have
a lot of risk factors that I know of. My
weight it good, quit smoking 3 months ago
(was a moderate smoker) am 58, my
cholesteral is good - tri's a big high -
and exercise every day. So, it doesn't
leave me to much room to improve other
than less salt and sugar. Any info would
be great. M
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 07-01-08 19:25pm
Sounds like you had a rough time. It does
take time for your blood pressure to
regulate-especially after surgery and
everything you went through. It shouldn't
matter what time of day you take your meds
as long as you are consistent. I hope
everything is okay with you.
