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What Causes Hypertension Before A Flu Shot?
hi, had a reading of 180 over 113 today before a flu shot at rite aid, i am on coreg 12.5 mg twice daily, when i got home my home monitor registered 140 over 84. was really nervous for flu shot and have white coat hypertension. should i have went to ER after that reading.
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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It is possible that anxiety played a part in your reading prior to the flu shot.
Your doctor would have office readings that would be able to determine if white coat hypertension is a problem for you.
If your office readings are usually ok or on par with home readings then it would have then been due to the stress of receiving the shot.
I hope this helps
It is possible that anxiety played a part in your reading prior to the flu shot.
Your doctor would have office readings that would be able to determine if white coat hypertension is a problem for you.
If your office readings are usually ok or on par with home readings then it would have then been due to the stress of receiving the shot.
I hope this helps
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