Thanks for the reply. I did see a cardiologist,did 2 ABPM tests and they checked out ok. I also had an echocardiogram, ECG, numerous blood tests and a 24 hour urine analysis and there was no evidence of any organ damage. Where I'm from, physicians would very much err on the conservative side of things, not a criticism but it's just the way they roll and how their guidelines are so not being a doctor I'll go along with whatever their recommendations are. The ABPM tests are good but they are not perfect as I did get anxious when the cuff inflated and could feel my pulse starting to race, obviously because I wanted the BP to be normal each time. In the long term, I guess I'll have to find someone who deals with this sort of thing. If it turns out that I need to continue my prescription then that is absolutely fine but for now I'm still dubious
Hi there. Blood pressure numbers can vary depending on lots of circumstances. A lot of people (Including myself) when they get a high reading, their default answer is Its wrong or I don't have raised pressure. The numbers you got on the day in question were your numbers that day! You have to accept that. Yes there were a series of complications. So with the things that have happened, I suggest you find a good BP specialist. Insist on a 24 Hour ABPM test. This is the gold standard test in BP measurement. The test is a little bit annoying but is non invasive and costs little. So go and have it, that will allow you to have a proper diagnosis with a 24 hour printed out history of the recorded numbers. Then you can work with your doctor on any treatment plan or any withdrawal of meds. As regards mis diagnosis,. Im not a doctor but I do personally feel that docs are a little quick to prescribe BP meds. And that they are too offhanded when BP reviews are had, they often just say; 'Double the meds dose'