Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Doctor Joan is self-diagnosing herself (maybe a mistake), but the dizziness was really major, and didn't go away even after sitting. It was enough to make me sick to my stomach, and lasted an hour plus. I did find my blood pressure cuff (not used for about 3 years because new medication finally worked). I did take my son's bp too to test somewhat of an accurate reading. Mine was 119/69, so fine today, and no dizziness. I go to the weight clinic on Monday, and they'll check me then. Thanks for everyone's input. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Doctor Joan is self-diagnosing herself (maybe a mistake), but the dizziness was really major, and didn't go away even after sitting. It was enough to make me sick to my stomach, and lasted an hour plus. I did find my blood pressure cuff (not used for about 3 years because new medication finally worked). I did take my son's bp too to test somewhat of an accurate reading. Mine was 119/69, so fine today, and no dizziness. I go to the weight clinic on Monday, and they'll check me then. Thanks for everyone's input. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your blood pressure checked. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your blood pressure checked. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 hi joan, here's another idea, borrowed from the wl surgeon @ a support meeting tonight: " the ketosis caused by rapid w l may cause dizziness & nausea " . lori h. > Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was > 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, > so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. > Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is > having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your > blood pressure checked. > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 hi joan, here's another idea, borrowed from the wl surgeon @ a support meeting tonight: " the ketosis caused by rapid w l may cause dizziness & nausea " . lori h. > Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was > 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, > so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. > Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is > having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your > blood pressure checked. > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Lori, thanks. I'm going to cut it down in the a.m. One doctor told me in 1/2, the other 1/4, so who do you believe?? But if my blood pressure stabilizes and I'm still dizzy, I'll know other causes. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Re: blood pressure hi joan, here's another idea, borrowed from the wl surgeon @ a support meeting tonight: " the ketosis caused by rapid w l may cause dizziness & nausea " . lori h. > Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was > 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, > so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. > Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is > having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your > blood pressure checked. > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Lori, thanks. I'm going to cut it down in the a.m. One doctor told me in 1/2, the other 1/4, so who do you believe?? But if my blood pressure stabilizes and I'm still dizzy, I'll know other causes. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 Re: blood pressure hi joan, here's another idea, borrowed from the wl surgeon @ a support meeting tonight: " the ketosis caused by rapid w l may cause dizziness & nausea " . lori h. > Just a note about my dizzy spells, the doctor checked this a.m. and it was > 90/60. I checked my home one at the same time and it was 5+ points higher, > so apparently my home readings were lower than I thought. I'm taking 40mg. > Zestril, and the doctor said to cut to 10mg. So.........if anyone is > having dizzy spells and you're on a blood pressure medication, have your > blood pressure checked. > > Joan > LAP RNY 11/18/03 > Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA > 282pre-op/275surg/242/140 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Mandy, this a.m. I wasn't sure which doctor to go with, the one changing Zestril to 10mg. or 20mg. Decided to go with my primary doctor who prescribed it and took 20 mg. Just got back from town and checked it, and was 102/51. The 51 scared me, so I'm keeping tabs on it, and tomorrow a.m. I'm dropping it to 10 mg. What I don't know is it the medication stops working right away, or if it's in the body still working on the blood pressure. Yes!!!! the phasing away of another medication! Psychologically I'm loving it. Drugs felt like a noose around my neck. I'll feel so much better when this light-headedness (actually also like a fogginess) in my head quits. I'll probably have my granddaughter for 2-3 days over the New Year's, so decided as I've already been out for 3 hours this a.m., I'm rebelling and only doing the laundry today.....NOTHING ELSE!!!! Thanks so much for your concern and constantly " up " personality. That and laughter seem to keep me in a very happy place. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/241/140 Re: blood pressure In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Mandy, this a.m. I wasn't sure which doctor to go with, the one changing Zestril to 10mg. or 20mg. Decided to go with my primary doctor who prescribed it and took 20 mg. Just got back from town and checked it, and was 102/51. The 51 scared me, so I'm keeping tabs on it, and tomorrow a.m. I'm dropping it to 10 mg. What I don't know is it the medication stops working right away, or if it's in the body still working on the blood pressure. Yes!!!! the phasing away of another medication! Psychologically I'm loving it. Drugs felt like a noose around my neck. I'll feel so much better when this light-headedness (actually also like a fogginess) in my head quits. I'll probably have my granddaughter for 2-3 days over the New Year's, so decided as I've already been out for 3 hours this a.m., I'm rebelling and only doing the laundry today.....NOTHING ELSE!!!! Thanks so much for your concern and constantly " up " personality. That and laughter seem to keep me in a very happy place. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/241/140 Re: blood pressure In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I am so happy for you Joan!!! I know what a burden all of those pills can be!!! Candi Re: blood pressure In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 I am so happy for you Joan!!! I know what a burden all of those pills can be!!! Candi Re: blood pressure In a message dated 12/29/2003 5:10:09 PM Pacific Standard Time, jclinton@... writes: > Just a note about my dizzy spells yes yes yes !!! I was so happy for this Update Joan, knowing that you had your Dr Appt, you were on my mind all day. Marvelous that the Doc cut your Zestril to 10mg., evidence that your body is normalizing .. getting healthy. Wonderful news. A blessing. Good for you, good news indeed. This surgery, we all get here via weight challenges .. but really, it cures so much more!!! Skinny Wishes from Mandy in CA 275/147/126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 The new standards now out there because of the obesity problems have been lowered.... As well as the BMI has been lowered for determining obesity. Now it is becoming a trend anyone who has a B/P consistently of 130-140 over 80 or higher are being put on medications. They find even a slightly high blood pressure leads to higher risks of heart disease... Just keep an eye on your pressures. usually someone who is concerned will start a log book. If you go frequently to places where it can be done or your Dr's Office is willing to do it whenever. keep a log of what you did before having it done. You can even learn to do it yourself. Ask the Dr or nurses to teach you and go buy an inexpensive blood pressure cuff and stethoscope which will run about 25 dollars... Hope this info helps......... Cori 11-17-03 open RNY 318/250?/140?????( havent weighed self in couple days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2004 Report Share Posted January 16, 2004 The new standards now out there because of the obesity problems have been lowered.... As well as the BMI has been lowered for determining obesity. Now it is becoming a trend anyone who has a B/P consistently of 130-140 over 80 or higher are being put on medications. They find even a slightly high blood pressure leads to higher risks of heart disease... Just keep an eye on your pressures. usually someone who is concerned will start a log book. If you go frequently to places where it can be done or your Dr's Office is willing to do it whenever. keep a log of what you did before having it done. You can even learn to do it yourself. Ask the Dr or nurses to teach you and go buy an inexpensive blood pressure cuff and stethoscope which will run about 25 dollars... Hope this info helps......... Cori 11-17-03 open RNY 318/250?/140?????( havent weighed self in couple days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Do many people on the list have high blood pressure? I just heard that my 21 year old grand daughter had a blood pressure reading of 158/110 yesterday at her doctor visit. Her pressure has been creeping up for a year. She is not over weight and is involved in a lot of physical activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Laurie, Have they found a med or regimin that has helped your blood pressure? My is spiraling upward in spite of changes and additions to my meds. Thanks, Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Pat I was doing well on 20mg Accupril (Ace inhibitor) and 25 mg Tenormin (Beta Blocker) twice a day until my heart became enlarged. The doc. doubled my Accupril (normal adult dose) and added a diuretic which has brought it down, but not as low as it should be. My kidney doc wants me on the Ace inhibitor as it protects the kidney's, rather than harm them. I have to stay on a small dose of a Beta Blocker because of some minor heart issues many years ago. My kidney doc wants my lower number below 70 because of my kidney issues. My personal opinion (for me anyway) is that lower doses of multiple meds is better than high doses of just one. Good luck finding something that works for you. laurie > > Laurie, Have they found a med or regimin that has helped your blood > pressure? My is spiraling upward in spite of changes and additions to > my meds. > Thanks, Pat K > > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I too have just recently place on bp meds. One more thing to add to the list! Laurie Fitzgerald laurie.fitzgerald@...> wrote: Pat High blood pressure is not uncommon in mito. I have been on blood pressure meds for many years and it just went high. I would think it should be treated if that high. laurie > > Do many people on the list have high blood pressure? I just heard that > my 21 year old grand daughter had a blood pressure reading of 158/110 > yesterday at her doctor visit. Her pressure has been creeping up for a > year. She is not over weight and is involved in a lot of physical > activities. > > > > > > Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein > are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail > is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their > responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with > their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > > Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is > automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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