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Have Abnormal Blood Pressure, Baker S Cyst On Knee, Pain, Swelling. Taking Acetaminophen. Need For Doctor?
I am 73 years old and have never had blood pressure out of the normal range. On 7/19/2013 at my doctor's office the reading before my physical was 176/71 and at the end of the appt. 168/74. It would always register high before the appt. and then register normal at the end.
I had it taken at a friend's this afternoon where it registered 185/98/80 on the left arm and 190/92/70 on the right arm using a digital readout type.
At my niece's (who is an RN/Nurse Supervisor) right after the two above readings, it was 170/92 using her cuff that you pump up and a stethoscope.
I am currently dealing with a Baker's Cyst on my left knee and have had a bit of pain and swelling, taking 2-500mg acetaminophen once or twice a day for approximately two weeks.
Should I see my doctor regarding my blood pressure reading?
I had it taken at a friend's this afternoon where it registered 185/98/80 on the left arm and 190/92/70 on the right arm using a digital readout type.
At my niece's (who is an RN/Nurse Supervisor) right after the two above readings, it was 170/92 using her cuff that you pump up and a stethoscope.
I am currently dealing with a Baker's Cyst on my left knee and have had a bit of pain and swelling, taking 2-500mg acetaminophen once or twice a day for approximately two weeks.
Should I see my doctor regarding my blood pressure reading?
Sat, 17 Aug 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes, you should / see a doctor
This level of pressure needs basic investigations and treatment.
White Coat Hypertension / Reaction to pain may be contributing – but it should be an exclusion diagnosis.
Better be treated than be guessing...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Yes, you should / see a doctor
This level of pressure needs basic investigations and treatment.
White Coat Hypertension / Reaction to pain may be contributing – but it should be an exclusion diagnosis.
Better be treated than be guessing...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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