Re: Blood pressure - My Doctor is a putz.
From: Barry (pilbaradingo_at_ozemail.com.au)
Date: 01/11/05
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:06:21 +1100
Mike, I cannot really add much to Gary's advice except to reinforce the
importance of exercise, mainting the appropriate weight, and a suitable diet. I
have my own Sphygo and monitor my blood pressure regularly under resting
conditions. I agree with most of the other ideal conditions too.You seemed to be
against medication. You may have to resort to this treatment as many people do.
But first, I agree, monitor it over a period when you have the appropriate
weight for your age and height, and are still exercising regularly. I assume you
don't smoke. The wine, it is said, will actually be of benefit in the amount you
consume.
The upper figure is the pressure in your arterial system just after the heart
has pumped blood into the system. The lower figure is the pressure with your
heart at rest (between beats). It is important, as it can indicate the condition
of of your arteries and 90 is a bit high. And yes, sustained high blood pressure
can damage kidney function. It seems that the gain in weight and relative lack
of exercise caused the deterioration in your BP. I am not medically qualified,
but like Gary,I advise you to get your own measuring devise and get a good
estimate of what your blood pressure really is. BP is often higher in the
doctor's surgery for different reasons. One of them is called "the white coat
syndrome" - probably due to a rise in anxiety level for various reasons. Anyway
goodluck Mike.
Regards, Barry
"Mike" <find@reply.to> wrote in message news:34f23pF49kappU1@individual.net...
> Last year my blood pressure was considered good for my age. Now
> however, it seems it is bad.
>
> I have gained weight and been relatively inactive for the latter
> six months of last year. In November I had a BP reading of
> 140/90, so I started brisk walking exercise for at least 40mins,
> and at least three times a week. Today I had another BP reading
> and it is now 120/90. My doctor has prescribed drugs.
>
> I asked what the reading meant and what I could do to bring it
> down myself. He said the lower reading of 90 is the problem and
> that he was going to treat it with drugs. He then gave me a
> prescription, which is now in the bin. Also, on both occasions I
> had just arrived at the surgery and had not rested. Now I have
> just found this..
>
> > Tips for Having Your Blood Pressure Taken
> >
> > Don't drink coffee or smoke cigarettes 30 minutes before having your
> > blood pressure measured.
>
> Had a cup of tea within that time.
>
> > Before the test, sit for five minutes with your back supported and
> > your feet flat on the ground. Rest your arm on a table at the level
> > of your heart.
>
> Did not rest and held my arm level with my heart *without*
> support.
>
> > Wear short sleeves so your arm is exposed.
>
> Didn't expect the test, was wearing long sleeves.
>
> > Go to the bathroom prior to the reading. A full bladder can change
> > your blood pressure reading.
>
> Didn't do this either.
>
> > Get two readings, taken at least two minutes apart, and average the
> > results.
>
> Or that.
>
> > Ask the doctor or nurse to tell you the blood pressure reading in
> > numbers.
>
> Doctor became aggravated when I pushed for information. All I
> asked is one question, "what does that mean please"?
>
> The reason I visited the doctor is due to pain in the area of the
> kidneys. I have just read that high blood perssure can result in
> a strain on the kidneys. Given my history of contracting
> septicaemia a couple of years back, I would not be surprised if
> my kidneys were 'vulnerable'.
>
> Can anyone advise on what the readings mean and what I can do to
> reduce them? I am gurrently walking three times a week as
> perviously mentioned. I also cut my alcohol intake to a couple of
> glasses of wine two nights a week. I eat salad and vegetables,
> meat and fish, fruit and er.. chocolate. :-)
>
> Thanks.
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