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Posted 2/2/2012 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
Dear All,
I just noticed that my blood pressure is quite high (145/80). It explains my headaches that feel like my head is being squeezed. And that I'm tired all the time and have a short temper fuse.
Best regards,
Teacher
Posted 2/2/2012 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear that, but at least you know now and can make some healthy changes to lower it.
Posted 2/2/2012 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
The 145/80 is not all that high, actually The top number is slightly elevated but hardly bananas, if you know what I mean. And the bottom number is borderline. A reading like this is not likely to give you headaches. At one time my blood pressure was measured at 215/ 115 and I wasn't having headaches. High blood pressure is virtually symptomless so I'd look for another explanation for your headaches. That is not to say that you shouldn't look into treatment for your present condition. Most practitioners would likely treat numbers like yours - if they were repeatable - with diurectics and/or life style changes.

That will be $175. :-)
Posted 2/2/2012 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Ever since been on prednisone/asacol I have an increase in my blood pressure too. ;/
Posted 2/2/2012 7:55 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your replies. I'm never sure how to handle the strange headaches that make it seem like my head is in a vice.

And yes, I get charged each time I get in touch with my GI, even by phone!

Best,

Teacher

Posted 2/2/2012 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had a vision check recently?
Could the headaches be from stress?
I was a high school teacher and had migraines for a while until my eye doctor told me to "chill out" or I would have a stroke.
When do you have it taken? My blood pressure reading can vary a lot when I am in a tense situation like going to the doctor or dentist. Deep breathing and relaxing can cause it to go down as much as 15 points (145-130).
Posted 2/2/2012 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Its not high. Mine is 132/80. I also have headache/migraine issue and taking Verapamil for that, still it pays me visit at least twice a month. I use glasses and ophthalmologist checked my eye thoroughly for any nerve or retina damage but alls well.

And couple of things, stop wasting money on Align, get some good one.
And how many times do you take tylenol 1gm? Max daily dose is 4gm BUT avoid taking it more than once a week, else your liver won't be very happy.

Your GI charges you for phone consultation? I am so lucky, none of my docs, GI, Neuro or PCP charge me for phone consultation.
Posted 2/5/2012 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
What's a good alternative to Align? My GI had recommended it to me. He's not a bad sort, I think it may be the new insurance plan that our University has.
Teacher.
Posted 2/5/2012 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
Could it be the Apriso 4 caps at once that are giving you headaches?

When I was taking Colozal 3 caps twice a day I had terrible headaches, fatigue and joint pain. When I broken it up to 2 caps three times a day I felt much better. Not sure this will work in your case but something you may want to consider trying.
Posted 2/5/2012 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
     I wouldn't classify that as high blood pressure at all!  I would love my blood pressure to read as yours..lol.  What is your age?  I worked for an Internist for many years and he was never alarmed unless the lower reading (I think that is the diastolic...was higher than 90).  He told me the higher reading often correlates with the person's age...i.e. a 60 yr old as being 160.  However, we learned in modern times this is NOT acceptable and my family doctor prefers the systolic pressure to be 140 or lower and I am 65 yrs old.

     When on prednisone my blood pressure was uncontrollable and I was taking three different blood pressure meds at the same time.  It is a wonder I never stroked out with readings of 216/110.  Up until I went through menopause, my blood pressure was always 105/66!  After menopause it skyrocketed for some reason or other and then the prednisone just knocked it way out of the ballpark.  Ironically, the only time I suffered with headache was when it reached 220/116.

     Thankfully, I have been off prednisone since my operation a year and a half ago and my blood pressure is controlled by 1 pill a day.  It often reads 140/80 and the doctor is fine with that reading.

Posted 4/16/2012 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
sorry to hear that! It depends on your bg, family history, etc. but before jumping to a new med I would try and see if theres a way to lower your bp naturally. Maybe trying running/sports, athletes naturally acquire a lower bp.
Posted 4/17/2012 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I have been on BP tablets 12 years or so. I recently went into hospital and I stopped taking medication for it two weeks before, every time they took my BP it was Normal 135/80 ish. Now I am home and backo n medication my BP is 190 /110 I told my gp of my concerns and he prescribed me more of the same tabs, I told Hospital and they didn't seem concerned.

I am concerned and not sure why it's happening
Posted 4/17/2012 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
ASACOL GAVE ME THOSE TYPE OF HEADACHES :(
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