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<blockquote data-quote="SdoubleA" data-source="post: 2953317" data-attributes="member: 32961"><p>If you have a good primary doctor, schedule a med check.</p><p></p><p>I have had "white coat syndrome" for the past 60 years give or take. It has been proven to be real. Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with hbp and began daily meds for hypertension. Prior to being diagnosed my systolic readings were usually from 145 - 150. Today the ideal range most doctors desire is 120 - 130 systolic. </p><p></p><p>HBP can be hereditary. My mom suffered with it for years. The systolic readings will vary throughout the day due in part to exercise, diet, other meds being taken, stress, etc. The diastiloc numbers should remain with a given range, and are a better indication to possible problems. Also, it may be time to adjust your HBP med and perhaps add a blocker.</p><p></p><p>Give your primary a complete list of all meds being taken, especially pain meds as they can interfere with hbp as was in my case. My own script has been adjusted three or four times the past few years to maintain what is a considered normal reading range for me based on everything being considered. With hbp readings, one size does not fit all.</p><p></p><p>Make an appointment for a med check, and go from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SdoubleA, post: 2953317, member: 32961"] If you have a good primary doctor, schedule a med check. I have had "white coat syndrome" for the past 60 years give or take. It has been proven to be real. Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with hbp and began daily meds for hypertension. Prior to being diagnosed my systolic readings were usually from 145 - 150. Today the ideal range most doctors desire is 120 - 130 systolic. HBP can be hereditary. My mom suffered with it for years. The systolic readings will vary throughout the day due in part to exercise, diet, other meds being taken, stress, etc. The diastiloc numbers should remain with a given range, and are a better indication to possible problems. Also, it may be time to adjust your HBP med and perhaps add a blocker. Give your primary a complete list of all meds being taken, especially pain meds as they can interfere with hbp as was in my case. My own script has been adjusted three or four times the past few years to maintain what is a considered normal reading range for me based on everything being considered. With hbp readings, one size does not fit all. Make an appointment for a med check, and go from there. [/QUOTE]
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