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Awakened From Bad Dream. Blood Pressure Became High. Is It Due To Fear?
I had a bad dream last night and was awakened thinking something was knocking. Like a washing machine off balance. I got up and looked through the house then thought of taking my blood pressure. It was 165 over 95. I remembered the dream and just sat a few minutes and took my bp a few more times and it got down to 140 over 85. I never had this happen before. Was it most likely just because of the fear?
Sat, 18 May 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You are right / Anxiety, fear, tension, bad dream - all can up the pressure.
Check it after a week again
You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You are right / Anxiety, fear, tension, bad dream - all can up the pressure.
Check it after a week again
You have not stated your personal habits, family history, or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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