Rlena
When my husband first gets up in the morning his blood pressure is always high. It varies throughout the day. He is on BP medication but he says it doesn't help. He is also diabetic but won't change his diet of too many sweets that contain sugar.
9 Answers
Bob/PKB
Best answer!
A resting BP that high is extremely dangerous. I'm not an expert, but have been told the most accurate reading comes first thing in the morning before rising.
NOT being conscientious of his diet is NOT helping matters.
He is at serious risk of heart attack and/or stroke.
From WEB MD:
What Does the Systolic Blood Pressure Number Mean?
When your heart beats, it contracts and pushes blood through the arteries to the rest of your body. This force creates pressure on the arteries. This is called systolic blood pressure.
A normal systolic blood pressure is below 120.
A systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139 means you have prehypertension, or borderline high blood pressure. Even people with prehypertension are at a higher risk of developing heart disease.
A systolic blood pressure number of 140 or higher is considered to be hypertension, or high blood pressure.
What Does the Diastolic Blood Pressure Number Mean?
The diastolic blood pressure number or the bottom number indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
A normal diastolic blood pressure number is less than 80.
A diastolic blood pressure between 80 and 89 indicates prehypertension.
A diastolic blood pressure number of 90 or higher is considered to be hypertension or high blood pressure.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
ROMOS
Get him to go to the doctor, these problems need to be addressed.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 12 | |
In this case "mine", try getting the VA to refer him.
Shootah
jhharlan
ed shank
He can die soon at those readings. Why do men avoid doctors? I never had an issue with seeing the doctor twice a year for a complete work up. Good thing, had I not, my prognosis would have been nil. At least I have a 70% chance of seeing a few more years because I wasn't too macho to see a doctor.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
millie111
a Dr. definitely needs to establish the cause of such a high recording..so please don`t hesitate to consult...The top reading..ie the Systolic is worrying...but the bottom figure...The Diastolic..(83 Mmhg)..Is mainly the one that is considered the main one to worry about...As this is the recording of the heartbeat on resting...any recording of this C90 or above is most worrying......but you do need to get a diagnosis asap...as the systolic is abnormally high!....Drag him to your G.P...or as you are his wife..you can discuss your fears with your G.P...if he really won`t go!!..And tell your husband he`s not being fair on you..by causing you worry and stress!
Good Luck..millie x
| 12 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
Rlena
Thank you so much for your response. His BP remains to be high when he first gets up in the mornings. I think I have him convinced to go to the ER today. He wants to rest until his BP comes down more. You have a lot of knowledge on this problem.
Thanks Again.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
Best to you both.
