Checking blood pressure, thought I was ok, but what does the Dr. think?
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I don't find you irresponsible but that reading is a warning something could be seriously wrong.  You might be overworked and going through stress.  Plz get this checked out.
366141
If your blood pressure is over 140/90, then you have high blood pressure or hypertension ... provided that the BP measurement was taken correctly, and you were well rested when the measurements were taken.  Hypertension if uncorrected, damages your heart, kidneys, and increases the risk of stroke.  All these occurs while you're feeling ok ... that's why it's often coined as the "silent killer".\n\nYou are pre-hypertensive.  Not normal.  This subgroup is there to emphasize the importance of prevention.  That means more exercise, watch the salt in your diet, quitting or cutting down on alcohol, smoking, etc.  Lifestyle changes mostly.  The good news is that you don't need to take any medications.\n\nHope that helps.
1110088
Yes i have, and i asked to be assigned to another doctor, which worked out great. How else am i suppose to know if I'm healthy or not, if i can't understand what the doctor is saying?
960727
not a lot really. they take your blood pressure. they do ask for your reasons for wantin to go on it. like contraception, or for regulating periods, or for skin. I said everything! They just check your health history and things to make sure you're fit to go on it. Then they will explain how it all works etc to you.\nIt's nothing to worry about.
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It depends...What is the systolic reading?  Do you have negative symptoms like dizzyness?  Joggers, athletes...people who do arobic exercise may indeed have lower BPs compared to standard and this is good.  The "mean" blood pressure" is the systolic and diastolic added together and divided by two.  BP of 120/80 has a MBP of 100.  The average acceptable MBP is 100, however the healthy normal for some may well be lower.  The best way to answer your question has much to do with your own medical history and the incclusion of possible negative symptoms.
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That's funny, one of your previous questions stated that you were 42.\n\nNow you are 69? \n\nI think you have considerable grounds to be questioning your blood pressure, having suddenly missed 27 years of your life... \n\nBut, seriously...\n\nBlood pressure is measured via two values - systolic and diastolic. Systolic is the peak pressure in the arteries, and diastolic is the lowest pressure. \n\nThe typical values for a resting, healthy adult are 120 systolic/80 diastolic (120/80), but the range is quite big: between 90 and 135 for systolic, and between 50 and 90 diastolic is considered healthy (90-135/50-90).\n\nBlood pressure commonly rises in old age, so if you think yours is low - or for piece of mind - then get yourself checked with the doctor.
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My honest feeling is the BP readings taken are not correct. Such high and low changes are next to impossible. You need to tak him to a cardiologist for evaluating the position and treating him. Blood Pressure - high or low - is termed as silent killer. Please see the doctor without delay. \n\nNow a short note from Wikipedia about BP for your inforamtion -\n\nBlood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood at right angles to the walls of the blood vessels. Unless indicated otherwise, blood pressure refers to systemic arterial blood pressure, i.e., the pressure in the large arteries delivering blood to body parts other than the lungs, such as the brachial artery (in the arm). The pressure of the blood in other vessels is lower than the arterial pressure. Blood pressure values are universally stated in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). The systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure (at the resting phase of the cardiac cycle). The mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are other important quantities.\n\nTypical values for a resting, healthy adult human are approximately 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic (written as 120/80 mmHg), with large individual variations. These measures of blood pressure are not static, but undergo natural variations from one heartbeat to another or throughout the day (in a circadian rhythm); they also change in response to stress, nutritional factors, drugs, or disease-
197369
How's your blood pressure? Have you been able to keep fluids down? This is too complicated without running some tests. You may want to go see your doctor or go to the ER.
900397
When in doubt, have a doctor check it out.
524680
The doctor who ordered this blood test should be able to walk through this with you.  At the very least, there should be a nursing line that you can call and ask.  \n\nMost blood results I have received have shown right on the print out what is too low, too high, or within the normal range.  This is a good starting place, but anything abnormal should really be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.
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yes honey thats fine... if thats normal for you.. im female and 21 and mine is like 98/59  some of us just run a lil lower than others.. nothing to worry about... my mom is 52 and hers is really low too...  just make sure especially as u get older when u go to the dr if your blood pressure is alot higher than that.. but still considered in the normal range.... tell your dr that your normal is 109/61...\n\nnothing to worry about!
112737
Call your doctor in the a.m.   There is so much info out there that is wrong.  And what it means in one person's situation doesn't mean it in the next person's situation.  You might worry over nothing if someone tells you something is awry.  You might also get shocked when you go to the dr. if someone tells you it means you're ok.  So, my answer is don't worry and call your doctor.
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There is no "perfect" blood pressure reading. Here are the averages: \n\nsystolic 110 to 150 \nover  \ndiastolic 60 to 80
841024
No there is no way of checking bp without a cuff.  If you where walking around or doing anything even stress can raise bp.It all depends what you where doing.  I wouldn't worry about it unless it stays at 143/94 then I would talk to your doc.  And feeling bad  also raises bp.  Good Luck
399662
Was this a "self test" or one supervised by a doctor or cardiologist?  If it's a self test I would advise you to see a doctor before getting on a treadmill again.  In fact, see a doctor anyway.  That's a very high blood pressure.  An increase in diastolic blood pressure of more than 10 mmHg (optimal is <120) during or after exercise represents an unstable form of hypertension, and may be associated with coronary artery disease.  At 236 you could be classified as well above third stage hypertension.  Really, see a doctor.
1019411
See a doctor and have them check it out.  It's better to be safe than to have your heart just stop one day and collapse while you're "feeling just fine".
379515
Well...first of all, high blood pressure is defined as anything over 140/90 mmHg.  If you think that you have high blood pressure, then first thing to do is to go see a doctor.  He or she will take your blood pressure once more and if it is high (but not dangerously high), then most probably they will advise exercise, proper low fat low cholesterol diet and will also tell you to not get stressed out often.  Usually they try this for a couple of months and then tell you to come back at which time, they will check your blood pressure once more.  If it is still high, then they will start medication.  High blood pressure can be controlled at this stage with medication (either one or a combination of drugs), proper exercise, proper healthy diet and minimal stress.  Along with your cooperation, your doctor can combine drugs to achieve a satisfactory blood pressure reading over time.  There are always many options available.  Therefore, discuss with your doctor, and with your cooperation, both of you can get your bp under control, which is very essential since high blood pressure is one of the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. Also, smoking is also associated with high blood pressure...so, if you're a smoker the first step would be to stop smoking.