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Weasley123
26-10-18, 21:35
I have a terror or bp machines. My bp was always low until ha. Anyway I’m currently on bcp but I want to get a hormonal iud and I know gynecologist will check my bp. So today I went to get my flu shot at the walk in clinic. I let them take my no three times. I was terrified. First time 168/98 pulse 140 it’s bormally 70. One minute later 148/92 pulse 120. One minute after that 138/82 pulse same. I know my last numbers where still stage 1 range but as my pulse was insane I think they are ok and they dropped. I hope the gynecologist nurse will understand. The staff asked if I’ve ever taken bp drugs I said no and said I won’t because I know this is fear. He agreed considering my pulse it’s prob anxiety. He recommended home testing Which I know is a huge no no for me. When I did check st home I’d have the same pattern high lower lower lower but I’d obsess and keep rechinibh. High then low then an hour later high then low. With no machine in the house I don’t think about it until thr dr appointment looms. Anyone else the same?

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Oh and I’m 40 no family history

JamesRed
26-10-18, 22:01
Yes - I also hate having my blood pressure taken. When I had it taken this week it was 155/85 which is high for my age and they asked if I was anxious - which was obvious. My pulse was down at 70 though, which is good.

Weasley123
26-10-18, 22:24
That’s not too bad did the sr believe u. Did it come down on repeat reading

WorriedWart
26-10-18, 22:37
I've also had this feeling

JamesRed
26-10-18, 22:39
That’s not too bad did the sr believe u. Did it come down on repeat reading

Nope, I didn't have another reading. My girlfriend was in the room with me and confirmed to the doctor that I was highly anxious.

Weasley123
26-10-18, 23:17
What was your pulse 140 was insane mines normally 70

JamesRed
26-10-18, 23:21
What was your pulse 140 was insane mines normally 70

My pulse was pretty low to be honest. According to my online records it was 70 as well.

Weasley123
26-10-18, 23:59
Yes during test my pulse was 140 once I was home it was 70 it started racing from fear