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What Causes Fluctuating Blood Pressure Levels?

I live in Utah and my Doctor is in Calif. I have been having trouble with my blood pressure it ranges from 150 to 225 the lower part is around 50 to 80. I am 84 yrs old, female. When I go to Calif. to see my Doctor my blood pressure is normal 133/70. Can you tell me what causes this?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fluctuation in BP is common and may be caused by medical conditions like stress, medications, caffeine, food, dehydration.

I would advise you discuss this with your doctor. Your doctor may consider a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to confirm fluctuation. Meantime, I would advise you try the following:
• Have your weight under control
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain good eating habits/low salt diet
• Limit alcohol and caffeine
• Avoid tobacco
• Avoid stress

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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What Causes Fluctuating Blood Pressure Levels?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fluctuation in BP is common and may be caused by medical conditions like stress, medications, caffeine, food, dehydration. I would advise you discuss this with your doctor. Your doctor may consider a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to confirm fluctuation. Meantime, I would advise you try the following: • Have your weight under control • Exercise regularly • Maintain good eating habits/low salt diet • Limit alcohol and caffeine • Avoid tobacco • Avoid stress Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso