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Unusually High BP Ans Headache. Should I Be Worried?

My pressure is usually 120/74 to 130/74. Yesterday I has a Dr's appointment with my surgeon and I was rushing to get there on time. I did relax for a while befre the nurse took my pressure. The first reading was 189/78 the next was 180/74. She asked me if I was on BP pills. I said no & my pressure was never that high. I asked if maybe the BP equipment might be broke. Shw said no, maybe you were rushing & were under stress. I will take it again before you leave. She never did. Today I am suffering from headaches. Should I call my Doctor?
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Welcome to HCM.
Headache is one of the symptom of high blood pressure.
You have to go for regular follow up to measure the blood pressure.
Measure the blood pressure in sitting,sleeping position and even after 10 15 minutes rest in the clinic during the visit.
You have to start medicines if comes high every time.
Otherwise it might be due to some stress,anxiety,heavy work load,disturbed sleep.
Avoid stress,take proper sound sleep,rest.Avoid extra salt and try to reduce salt in your diet.
Go for exercise,yoga regularly.
Keep in touch with your doctor.


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Unusually High BP Ans Headache. Should I Be Worried?

Welcome to HCM. Headache is one of the symptom of high blood pressure. You have to go for regular follow up to measure the blood pressure. Measure the blood pressure in sitting,sleeping position and even after 10 15 minutes rest in the clinic during the visit. You have to start medicines if comes high every time. Otherwise it might be due to some stress,anxiety,heavy work load,disturbed sleep. Avoid stress,take proper sound sleep,rest.Avoid extra salt and try to reduce salt in your diet. Go for exercise,yoga regularly. Keep in touch with your doctor.