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What Causes Fluctuating BP Readings?

Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015

Question: my mom took her blood pressure after she woke up this morning and it was 201/120. It upset her so I had her lie down and calm herself to take it again. 15 minutes later it was 113/33 then
10 minutes after that it was 124/76

she does take blood pressure medicine and is worried about stroke. she has dr appt tomorrow. how serious is this?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for tomorrow appointment...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

Based on the data you provided your mother health isn't in great danger. I would like to recommend staying calm and relaxed, to take medication as usual and to wait for tomorrow appointment.

Hope this was of help!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (17 minutes later)

thank you! she actually called her doctor and they are rushing her in this morning.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I'm waiting for the results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

It's a good thing that they are rushing her in this morning. I'm waiting for the results.

Wish you and your mother help!
Dr. Benard

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar