My blood pressure :(

[Georgia]

Hi

As I've mentioned before, my doctor is treating me for high blood pressure. I saw him again yesterday & it was 190/90 - the last reading he took 2 weeks ago was 180/100. I couldn't believe it as I'd tried to keep calm before my appt & had read a magazine in the waiting room. I took my wrist monitor & we tested it & it gave just about the same result, so it is accurate. I showed my doctor my home results (which are a lot lower) & he said that it is common to have lower readings at home but as my bp is high when I go to the doctor it will probably be high in other situatiions too. So he has increased my 3 daily tablets of Methyldopa per day to 6 tablets & the doseage will increased further & other medication introduced. I asked him how long on average it will take to regulate my bp & he said for a non-diabetic person it is usually between 3-6 months but for a diabetic it is longer. I broke down in front of him as it was not the news I wanted to hear. I've wanted to start trying for a baby for 1.5 years but have not been able to because of one thing or another & when I finally manage to get things under control the bp is now stopping my dream. I'm also 33 & am worried that we have left it too late to start in case we have fertility problems. It is so unfair. Sorry, I just felt the need to rant :(

[Dewey]

Don't feel bad about ranting, Georgia. :( I'm sorry to hear you're having such trouble with the Blood Pressure. I also know what you mean about if it's not one thing, it's another. I sure hope that things will start to look up for you in terms of your overall health, so you can make your dreams of becoming pregnant a reality. Always feel free to rant, we'll do our best to listen & lend an ear. Please keep us posted, and hope things turn around for you.

[KickStart101]

Does your Doc make you nervous? Mine usually goes up about 12-16 points. Yours is a bit above that as you know. I think taking the pills are a good idea because Yes if it goes up that much at the Docs it will do so in other places that make you nervous. I'm worried about how low your blood pressure will go however sometimes since you already are 122/70 at times. Ask your Doc about that. I'm sure you can phone or e-mail him/her. I'm also
happy that your bp monitor is accurate so you will know when it is high right at home. Hopefully the pills will work for you. I know it's frustrating Sweety, but you still have time to make a healthy baby. Try to get your sugars in range also while you are waiting for the bp pills to kick in. That is your Big Goal now. Take Care. :) :flowers:

[Georgia]

Thanks for your replies both of you. I must admit I'm still feeling down in the dumps & feel like giving up. No, I don't really get nervous when I go see my doctor. Hopefully things will improve but to be honest I'm not feeling positive. I don't think my bp will go too low but I'll mention it my doctor when I see him next.

[BriOnH]

Georgia, please be glad you caught it in time and are treating it. Most diabetic complications come from a combination of high blood sugar & high blood pressure. So many people let both these slide and then pay for it big time. Especially with their kidneys and eyes.

[Georgia]

Thanks BriOnH - am trying to keep my spirits up.