Experience with high BP? Help me! UPDAT with Diagnosis!

myasmom Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:11 PM

Experience with high BP? Help me! UPDAT with Diagnosis!

Does anyone have info concerning high BP?
When I was preggo I hand pregnancy induced HBP. And occasionally I would get dizzy spells.

I have been sick and honestly thought I was getting better. Well today I have been feeling nauseous and above my eyes I feel a slight pressure..like a headache coming on. Also my eyes are sensitive to too much light. I cant get into my doc today (half day) but can get appt tomorrow. She said if it gets worst go to the emergency room and she'll meet me there.

I am not pregnant so I am worried right now. I had 3 pickles and have been eating WW food. Do you think this could be from too much sodium. I know you guys arnt docs but any info would help.

UPDATE: I am falling apart. I have been diagnosed with a upper respiratory infection and that can be a reason why I am nauseous as well but I also have Reflux so that doc said could be happening at the same time. And last but not least my pressure was elevated and i am sopposed to buy a portable kit so I can take my pressure. I am sopposed to take procardia but I have take my pressure first to confirm that my BP is elevated. ( I dont have to take it everyday! YAY!
So everything is treatable. I have to go to the pharmacy and fill my prescriptions. I hate have meds..and honestly I hate the nasal sprays..they are NASTY.

THANKS LADIES!

P.s DH bought me a carvels ice cream cake AND for some reason it feels so good going down...yum.

Kriss2c Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:14 PM

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Have you had HBP since the pregnancy?

FeliciaDA Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:18 PM

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From your symptoms, it actually sounds like a migraine.. (I have them and that is how they start for me..)

But given your history of high BP during pregnancy, it could be that your BP spiked up (even though you arent preggo) and its causing some bad symptoms

Drink lots of water to flush out your system would be my first suggestion. If you do feel any worse, definitely go to the ER and see if they can correctly diagnose you

Many for you

MRSJLK Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:19 PM

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I know that most of the WW food is pretty high in sodium, but unfortunately i don't know if that would cause a big change in your blood pressure so quickly.

myasmom Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:20 PM

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I've had it a few times during the first year after the baby. But usually I get white spots in my vision..no white spots now so I dont know if its even my BP. But the dizzy feeling seems the same...like presure in my head.

P.S I have been eating the WW food since last week.

Kriss2c Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:23 PM

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Definitely take it easy and if the pressure gets worse go to the hospital.

Feel better.

Also are you under a lot of stress. My mother is prone to panic attacks and when she gets them, her blood pressure goes thru the roof and she experiences some of the symptoms you describe.

myasmom Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:25 PM

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Yeah, I have been thinking alot about school. SO maybe thats it. But the bad feeling in my stomach is murder. And wow if this is a migrane OMG how do people get these on a regular basis and live.

myasmom Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:30 PM

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I'll see you ladies later. Back to lay down. Just had to checkin for the day...Thanks for the immediate respone. I think if I am not better by dinner time after laying down I am going to hve Dh take me to the emergency room at Mercy.

MRSJLK Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:33 PM

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Good Luck with everything!

Maribelle7777 Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:35 PM

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Oh no - I hope you feel better!

I don't know much about BP but I would say stay away from pickles and any processed food (including WW brand) because they do contain tons of sodium. I don't know what to tell you to make you feel better other than maybe drinking alot of water - maybe it will flush out the sodium. Oh and someone on here told me cucumbers are a natural diretic too.

Feel better

FeliciaDA Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:36 PM

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Feel better, sweetie!!! We're here for you

Jax430 Posted: Aug 25, 2004 03:49 PM

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I don't know if those are high BP symptoms - both my parents have high BP and I haven't heard them describe anything like that. However, it sounds an awful lot like a migraine.

Feel better!!!

OctBride05 Posted: Aug 25, 2004 06:34 PM

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i agree, it sounds a lot like a migraine. i get them all the time, and i have all of those symptoms. sensitive to light, dizziness, pressure above my eyes.....i get them about twice a month.

NPbride Posted: Aug 25, 2004 07:44 PM

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Posted by Soontobekunz

I know that most of the WW food is pretty high in sodium, but unfortunately i don't know if that would cause a big change in your blood pressure so quickly.

The frozen WW meals are VERY high in sodium! I don't really have any suggestions except to go to the doc tomorrow. Also, try to remain calm and not get too worked up or anxious about it. My mom has high BP but she's been on meds for quite a while. Let us know how you're doing tomorrow, though!

babygirl Posted: Aug 25, 2004 11:06 PM

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I am soooooo Stupid I thought high BP meant High (drugs) Bridal party what a retart I was like aawwwww that is terrible!LOl I know I know I am a little slow!

Wintersbride Posted: Aug 26, 2004 12:48 AM

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Hmmm. Sounds more like migraines to me also. You really should see your doctor ASAP. The sensitivity to light and the type of pain you are experiencing gives me that impression. I have to read back in the post again, but are you nauseous (sp?) at all? Both parents have high BP, but don't describe those symptoms (but they can be different for different people). Best to ease up on the sodium just in case. Migraine can be triggered by food also, so keep that in mind. Try to get to the doctor. If it gets bad, go to the ER. I hope you feel better. Lot's of hugs!

Wintersbride Posted: Aug 26, 2004 12:50 AM

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Posted by myasmom

Well today I have been feeling nauseous and above my eyes I feel a slight pressure..like a headache coming on. Also my eyes are sensitive to too much light.

Answered my question. Really sounds like migraine. Don't worry. They have a lot of ways to treat them now. Let us know what happens!

myasmom Posted: Aug 26, 2004 10:50 AM

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BUMP!

Kriss2c Posted: Aug 26, 2004 10:53 AM

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You're eating ice cream with an upper respitory infection!!! You are only hindering your own recovery, the dairy creates more mucous. Yuck!!!

I'm glad that they were able to put their finger on what is ailing you. I hope you feel better soon, and lay off the ice cream silly!!!