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What Causes Sudden Change In BP, Pain Across The Chest And Back?

This morning my BP was 107/78 with pulse at 91. Went ahead and took my Ramipril 2.5mg. and Sotalol 80mg. This evening while laying in bed I felt a strange pain across my chest and a little less in my back...thought maybe I needed to put my arms down since I had been having them at the back of my head while watching TV. Thought I should take my blood pressure again and now it is 138/89 with pulse at 79. What could be going on and should I be worried? Thank you!
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hi,welcome to HCM..
Thanks for writing to us.

I don't think there is anything to get worried.BP does not show the same reading round the clock.It depends on different factors such as
1.Any antihypertensives used
2.Salt intake
3.Hydration of the body
4.Level of anxiety or stress
5.Associated conditions like Diabetes, obesity etc.
So please do continue your antihypertensive medications as per schedule and check your pulse and BP once in a week.
if the pain across the chest is persisting go for a EKG asap and consult your doctor with the EKG report.

Hope I have answered your query.
Stay fit,good luck.
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What Causes Sudden Change In BP, Pain Across The Chest And Back?

Hi,welcome to HCM.. Thanks for writing to us. I don t think there is anything to get worried.BP does not show the same reading round the clock.It depends on different factors such as 1.Any antihypertensives used 2.Salt intake 3.Hydration of the body 4.Level of anxiety or stress 5.Associated conditions like Diabetes, obesity etc. So please do continue your antihypertensive medications as per schedule and check your pulse and BP once in a week. if the pain across the chest is persisting go for a EKG asap and consult your doctor with the EKG report. Hope I have answered your query. Stay fit,good luck.