My bloodpressure has been rising?!
Question: I ve been taking Lisinopril for my bloodpressure and its been under control for awhile its been 125 to 135 over 78 or 80 but recent its been going up to 150 over 80 and sometimes 160 over 84 but i statrted a new job and i sweat alot and going through menopause , my doctor said just continue to take my medicine if i have any other symptoms to let him know but i dont,is there anything i should worry about
Answers: I ve been taking Lisinopril for my bloodpressure and its been under control for awhile its been 125 to 135 over 78 or 80 but recent its been going up to 150 over 80 and sometimes 160 over 84 but i statrted a new job and i sweat alot and going through menopause , my doctor said just continue to take my medicine if i have any other symptoms to let him know but i dont,is there anything i should worry about
Fluctuations in blood pressure are normal, and will change throughout the day. Your diastolic (bottom number) is normal, while your Systolic is an isolated high. This makes me assume that stress is to blame, although a high pulse pressure (the difference between the 2) can signify hardening of the arteries as well.
If I had to guess, I'd assume stress is playing a major role here. Hormonal fluctuations and any weight gain will spike your blood pressure as well.
Keep eating right, cut back on salt and processed foods, keep exercising, etc. I would assume that as a diabetic AND with high BP you don't smoke.
Sometimes a jump in blood pressure can signify kidney damage in a diabetic, so I would hope your doctor has ruled this out.
If your numbers remain elevated or increase, you may need additional or different medications.
only if your docter says so.