Q: My initial blood pressure is 140-150/80 (diastolic is always 80 or below) Within 3-5 minutes the systolic goes down to the 115-120 range. I am using the RESPeRATE. Would I be classified as hypertensive? Do I need meds?
A: Average three readings taken 5 minutes apart and you will get a better idea of what your blood pressure is running. If your average reading is under 140/90, I would not label you as hypertensive. You should continue to monitor your pressure and use the Resperate.
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ok my blood preesure it all way up i go to my internal i wait 10 min or more it down to 128/70 so why is that
I think BP should be measured at rest which I understand requires a person to sit still with feet flat on the floor for 3-5 minutes before taking the BP. That may explain the difference observed in the initial and later measurement.
This seems to be a “non-answer”. My BP skips from very high tn fairly normal varying times in the same day whether or not medicated. Desperate had no affect. Treatment seems experimental – hopefully we will find winning solution.
I’ll appreciate your comments.
John c,my Bp always on side 150/105 for the passed one year. And, at taking medication every nite Atenolol € Amlodipine. Am 63 yrs old 5′ 7″ wght 200£b 4 the no change plz help.
Maybe you need a water pill or if taking one, cut the dosage. Check with your doctor, I had that problem.
What is the reason for a regular higher systolic reading (say 150 -170) and a normal diastolic eg 70 -80?