Jo3016
16-02-07, 19:29
Hi all
I wrote some weeks back about my concern over an elevalted blood pressure reading. My blood pressure has always been absolutely fine. Infact, my last one last October was 120/60. However, my last 3 have been a lot higher.
I am just over 12 weeks pregnant and whilst one midwife a few weeks ago reassured me that my 133/88 reading was fine, today I was told that my blood pressure has to be closely monitored as early pregnancy should produce a drop in blood pressure rather than a rise. She said that this was probably due to something other than pregnancy.
I have had anxiety for most of my life and have sailed through my last two pregnancies and never had a problem with this before. However, I do have a lot going on at the moment - major building work on my house so no chance of rest or privacy and everywhere is a tip - my husband is also very stressed at ork and hates his job. I have a history stretching back 3 generations of family with high blood pressure and all are medication. All these people are highly streesed as I am at the moment.
Sorry about my rambling, but my question is: How many of you have high blood pressure related to our condition? How many are on medication and do you think this could be avoided by cognitive therapy?
Take care everyone and please help if you can.
Jo xx
I wrote some weeks back about my concern over an elevalted blood pressure reading. My blood pressure has always been absolutely fine. Infact, my last one last October was 120/60. However, my last 3 have been a lot higher.
I am just over 12 weeks pregnant and whilst one midwife a few weeks ago reassured me that my 133/88 reading was fine, today I was told that my blood pressure has to be closely monitored as early pregnancy should produce a drop in blood pressure rather than a rise. She said that this was probably due to something other than pregnancy.
I have had anxiety for most of my life and have sailed through my last two pregnancies and never had a problem with this before. However, I do have a lot going on at the moment - major building work on my house so no chance of rest or privacy and everywhere is a tip - my husband is also very stressed at ork and hates his job. I have a history stretching back 3 generations of family with high blood pressure and all are medication. All these people are highly streesed as I am at the moment.
Sorry about my rambling, but my question is: How many of you have high blood pressure related to our condition? How many are on medication and do you think this could be avoided by cognitive therapy?
Take care everyone and please help if you can.
Jo xx