Why do my heart rate and blood pressure go up so much?!

Why do my heart rate and blood pressure go up so much?

I was taking 25mg twice a day of lopressor and 10 mg a day of lisinopril until about a week ago when I ran out. Since then I haven't been able to get more medication. For the past couple of days my heart rate skyrockets and I get chest pain. I get out of breath, feel dizzy and weak. Sometimes my palms and fingers get bright red and feel like they're on fire. Once I am able to afford my medication, I only have so many refills left before they run out. I had health insurance when I was married to my ex husband, but now that I'm divorced, I'm I no longer have health insurance. These episodes are scary and worry me. I checked my blood pressure and heart rate today and Walmart after walking in the door and to the pharmacy. Blood pressure was 135/95 and my heart rate was 124. Right now it's 106 according to my blood pressure monitor.

In all honesty, if you have gone off your meds, which you have been prescribed for a reason, then you will feel bad. Once your body gets adjusted to how it feels on the meds, you get used to that level of symptom control. If you have to go off them, you are bound to feel bad. So just not being on the meds anymore will account for your current symptoms. A blood pressure of 135/95 does not put you in any immediate danger, but if those numbers are consistently the same, it will put you at a higher risk for stroke, heart disease, I am sure you know this drill. A heart rate of 124 is high, and it's tolerable for a while, but if it continues to be high, it can place more stress on your body, thus raising your blood pressure even higher. As for your fingers and palms being red and on fire, that can be linked to blood pressure as well as allergic reactions and more. I know it's hard, not having the money for your meds with or without insurance is a killer. I am a diabetic with hypertension on lots of medicine so I understand. You need to get back on your meds ASAP!!! It's of the utmost importance. In the meantime, when it gets bad, sometimes laying down in a cool dark area with minimal noise and distractions can calm you enough to let the feeling subside a lil' bit. It's only temporary though. If you work and have a life that needs to be lived (like everyone does), you may find it difficult to find a cool dark area. Do your best. If it means sitting in your chair at work, or sitting on the floor in the back room for a few minutes...do it. If you ever feel that your life is in danger, obviously take precautionary measures and seek medical attention immediately. This is your health here...