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Is BP Being 180/100 While Having Anxiety Normal?
My wife just took my blood pressure reading, had 3 readings of 180/100...I had 3 physicals last month so I could get my DOT license to drive truck and all the blood pressure readings at the doctors offices were 132/84. I am a 31 yr old male, overweight..with no prior history of HBP or any other diseases, I do suffer from anxiety. Once she took the first reading my anxiety started getting worked up with me shaking my legs and sweating. I have no headaches, no nausea or lightheadedness
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Your history suggests that the high blood pressure is most probably due to anxiety.
During spells of anxiety, blood pressure can rise.
I would suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for anti- naxiety drugs.
Antianxiety drugs relax the body and mind and help in avoiding anxiety.
You can get your blood pressure monitored to rule out high blood pressure.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Your history suggests that the high blood pressure is most probably due to anxiety.
During spells of anxiety, blood pressure can rise.
I would suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for anti- naxiety drugs.
Antianxiety drugs relax the body and mind and help in avoiding anxiety.
You can get your blood pressure monitored to rule out high blood pressure.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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