had my blood pressure taken and the nurse was alarmed because the resting rate was higher than 90, but i figure its only 3 points? by the way, i am a healthy 32 yr old female, physically active and not overweight.
any input would be great.
thanks
2007-04-30 10:52:07 · 12 answers · asked by c-bizzle 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
umm, not ok. generally, 120/70 is the ideal.
2007-04-30 10:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be concerned enough to make sure my doctor focuses on it. I also suggest that when you get a reading like that the next time, ask for a retest.
Before any blood pressure test, take deep breaths, relax, and calm yourself.
There is a phenomenon called the white coat effect. It is the effect on blood pressure caused by the very fact that it is being tested by the nurse or doctor (wearing a white coat). The testing makes many folks a little nervous.
Some pain medications can cause an increase in blood pressure. You might let your doctor know all of the medications, including nonprescriptions, you may be taking.
2007-04-30 12:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a paramedic, we've been trained that there really is no absolute correct blood pressure, just as long as it isnt rediculously high. This is definatly not severe, I am CERTAIN. Don't even worry. Don't spare it a thought. Thats only a difference of around 3, and that can happen any time your walking around or just in an energetic mood. Its no big deal, really. Besides, I never did like those machines, I'm an old fashioned "cuff and stethoscope" guy myself. The machines themselves can make your heart rate go up if your nervous, and they aren't always the most accurate things. P.S.- yes, everyones saying that it is normally high, but even someone with a higher blood pressure isn't necesarily going to go off having a billion health issues. Theres ALOT worse than yours out there, trust me. Im not so good myself :P....
2016-03-18 21:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 22:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not a problem unless it stays that way. My Mom had a blood pressure similar to yours for a couple of years before the doctor started treating it. If you are black, the doctor may consider treating it earlier (only because black folks have higher risk of damage from hypertension). A cold, allergies, etc. can all temporarily increase blood pressure. In addition, you could have white coat hypertension (goes up only at a doctor's office), so before getting drugs for treatment, try to get a reading at home or give the fire dept. a call and see if they will do a free reading (I already know ours does).
You say you are physically active. Do you get aerobic exercise regularly? Try 10 min. brisk walking, 3X a day or for 30 min. straight. See if your blood pressure comes down after that.
2007-04-30 12:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 132 is okay but 93 is way too high. You need cut way down on salt and see the doctor pronto for medication because you may have a stroke or you kidneys can fail and you can go blind with a consistent high blood pressure.
This is serious.
2007-04-30 11:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All of these other people telling you that you should be worried dont know a thing about you except your age and that your active. It seems a bit high, but were you nervous about something at the time? What is your weight? Family history of high blood pressure? Are you a smoker? The list goes on of things that can contribute to having high blood pressure and the best person to ask is your regular MD who knows you and you medical history.
2007-04-30 11:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a blood pressure like that qualifies as hypertension. And if you are fit and not overweight, I would be concerned. There is a reason for high blood pressures, and if it were me, I'd want to find out why mine was that high.
Normal is 115/75, so yours is quite high for someone who is supposedly fit and activel.
2007-04-30 10:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's considered "borderline high," which means that it isn't severe
hypertension, but you'll want to check it from time to time. If your blood pressure is consistently high, the doctor might want you to take a diuretic or other hypertension meds. However, a single, isolated high reading could be the result of stress, water retention, PMS, etc.
2007-04-30 11:15:44 · answer #9 · answered by laurel j 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is one pressure reading. To know if you truly have hypertension or not, you need several readings over a period of days. Nervousness, diet, apprehension, lack of sleep: these and other things contribute to your bp readings. There will even be differences between both arms with the readings done at the same time. Chill out and just have it rechecked.
paramedic with too many years of experience
2007-04-30 11:19:09 · answer #10 · answered by Jaye B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is not healthy or normal you need a really good check up from a reputable specialist .
high blood pressure is nothing to mess around with
2007-05-03 16:45:10 · answer #11 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋