I have been taking BP at home (it also gives the pulse rate)
I've been taking it sitting and standing, left arm and right arm at different times and keeping track for doc.
These were taken right after each other.
Right arm 170/103 pulse73 (sitting)
Left arm 130/90 pulse 52
When this spike happened my left eye got all blood red.
Another example
Right arm 160/92 pulse 82 (sitting)
Left arm 132/108 pulse 91
Last year did necular stress test, showed 8 % heart not getting blood. Had angiogram, Doc said "no visible plaque so the stress test must have been a false positive, it's got me stumped"
I have daily chest pain, pain down right arm, right temple pressure sensation (not a headache) that feels like a strain, venous blood gas test showed very low oxygen in blood, head feels like I'm not getting proper oxygen or blood.
I don't know what to think...please help if you can.
The cardiologist said I dont need a follow-up appt.
This feels like there is something very wrong.
2007-01-25 16:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by Terry C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I am a 51 year old male, 5'11" and 160 pounds.
2007-01-25 17:28:14 · update #1
I would suggest that you see an internal med doctor and tell him what you have tracked as well as your symptoms. Make sure you take a copy of all of your records (angiogram results, blood tests, stress test and your records of your blood pressure checks) as well as a list of all medications you take both prescribed, over the counter and herbal meds. It sounds to me like you might need a referral to see a neurologist but I am a nurse and not a physician. A good Internal Medicine doctor can advise you better on what you need to do and make the appropriate referrals.
2007-01-25 17:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you take your BP, you need to make sure that the arm you are checking is completely relaxed.
Hypertension can be correlated with obesity, stress, high fat diets, oral contraceptives, aging, family history, and race. Consider taking drastic measures to lower your blood pressure and practice a heart healthy diet and exercise program. This may reduce the pressure sensations. As far as the chest pain goes, if an angiography showed nothing, and EKGs come out normal, then it may be unrelated. If the doctors are telling you that, then the only thing you can do is try to lower your BP and see if your symptoms subside.
I hope this helps!
2007-01-25 17:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no Doctor, but all the symptoms are negative. Your age? If you are in the region of 40, this does not sound good. I would not trust the home BP machine too much. The other symptoms is more of a scare than the BP count. See another Doctor immediately!!!
2007-01-25 17:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Willy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your blood pressure is way to high. See a doc and get all of this checked out ASAP before something serious happens.
2007-01-25 16:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a couple of the others.... have the nurse test you before the doctor comes in. If you explain it to the nurse, I'm sure she'll understand and do it for you. Although, the ice in the pants does seem like it might work. lol Good luck!
2016-03-29 03:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make someone listen to you!!! Its your body and if you end up dead as a result, it will be a huge law suit. Only you can tell if there is something internally wrong at this point, it's their job to find out what it is.
2007-01-25 17:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by useless_knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋