Hi I have got the horrible face and head pressure back again. Its squeezing nad tightening in my forehead and my face. It is so uncomfortable. Even my teeth feel weird with it.
My big phobia is of having my blood pressure taken. I am absolutey scared stiff. I went to the nurse today to sit with it on my arm to practice having it taken and then I agreed to have it done. Well it was high. She said I was brave to have it done but thinks it could be anxiety doing it. I have to go back next week but I know I will never get a low reading as I am a nervous wreck. I dont know what to do. She agreed I couldnt wear a 24 hour monitor at home as I would be beside myself and would rip it off. I also live alone so cant get a home one. That would be terrible. So I dont know what to do. I am very health concious and the nurse actually said there is no point giving me life style advice because I do it all. I am a very healthy eater, I dont drink or smoke and exercise every day if I can on my airwalker. I did have my blood taken just before having my bp taken so dont know if that affected me as well. I was ok with that. The nurse said she has never seen anyone so nervous about Blood pressure. I am scared of havng to take medication and the side effects. That is the fear.
I was on diazepam for 36 years and came off three years ago and get very agitated now and have nothing to take to help me.
Any ideas what I can do.
What actually causes the face and head pressure. What is it.
Thanks Angiex