I had high blood pressure, but the medication my doctor prescribed for it is keeping it normal. 120/75. I have to see my doctor every 6 months or he will not refill my prescription. I go to his office, tell him i'm in excellent health. He checks my blood presure, he then says its great 120/75. re-writes the prescription, then charges me $75.00 for less than 5 mins. time. Is this ridiculace or just plain legal robbery? I checked prices at other doctors in the area and they all charge about the same price. Why aren't blood pressure pills sold over the counter? It's not like I am going to snort them or shoot them up and get high. I just want to stay alive.
2006-09-18 05:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
THE RICH GET RICHER AND THE POOR GETS POORER!!!!
2006-09-18 12:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by frankalan9999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's all sorts of reasons for high blood pressure. First check it's not just because going to the doctor stresses you out. Get a wrist blood pressure meter. They're not as accurate as the one the doctor uses, but they're cheap. At rest, the high number should be less than 100 plus your age less 10%. (Working that out will put your blood pressure up). If you can't get it to go down by relaxing, you have a problem. If you can, check your blood pressure at the same time every day, note down the results over a couple of weeks and take them to your doctor.
2016-03-27 07:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must see your doctor every six months to a year. You may feel fine, look fine. however there may be something that you cant feel that is wrong and can be seen in your BP. See your doctor, pay the $75.00 and keep on staying alive :)
2006-09-18 06:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by konala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋