At St Mary's, but Doc

[BEVUP]

So i took the wife to the local one , since she ha developed Bell's Palsy ( the doc knew all about that ) & gave the recommended treatment 

But as we all know every time you step into a hospital they want to take your Blood Pressure (even if they just did it a week ago ). 

So my wife had it done twice maybe about 15 min apart on different machines. & I certainly know why since her reading was 175/86 (pretty high for western standards ), but the Doc didnt even worry but I said to the wife Pills for you ( I guess I was wrong )

So what are your thoughts on the above - Are they just single minded & treat you for what you describe as we know a western Doc would of certainly addressed the BP

[sinbin]

That's one of the stupid things I find regarding hospitals here. You are given a BP test immediately after you book in. On top of the fact you've probably walked a flight of stairs to get there and you may have White Coat Syndrome on top. Instead of waiting about 30 minutes after booking in.

Edited July 26, 2017 by sinbin

[lopburi3]

Blood pressure can be very high on a hospital treatment visit - mine is often in that range at a new facility or doctor - called 'white coat syndrome' - but 110-65 at home.   Second test was done to confirm and expect it was a bit lower.  The blood test that matters is at home and being calm.  If you feel there may be issues suggest you buy a blood pressure monitor (arm band type) and check after she has been resting at least 5 minutes and not anxious (monitors do not cost that much).  Do for yourself also.  Make a few such readings.  If they remain high present them to doctor along with the monitor (to check).  

 

 

 

[BEVUP]

15 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Blood pressure can be very high on a hospital treatment visit - mine is often in that range at a new facility or doctor - called 'white coat syndrome' - but 110-65 at home.   Second test was done to confirm and expect it was a bit lower.  The blood test that matters is at home and being calm.  If you feel there may be issues suggest you buy a blood pressure monitor (arm band type) and check after she has been resting at least 5 minutes and not anxious (monitors do not cost that much).  Do for yourself also.  Make a few such readings.  If they remain high present them to doctor along with the monitor (to check).  

 

 

 

Yes I know all about BP as I've been through the ringer in home land, but wife had been resting whilst waiting to see Doc - but even so the Doc still didn't question or take another reading 

I've been kicked out of a work medical for that reading & wasn't cleared (that's when the ringer stopped ) until I was in the region of 135/85

[BEVUP]

PS : Hello Sheryl, Could ask for your experience concerning Bells Palsy (I have googled ) but just thought I would ask for personal knowledge

[tonray]

get a good home monitor and check daily for a few weeks. BP that high consistently is a great risk for stroke and longer term organ damage. Make sure just a hospital anomaly 

[BEVUP]

5 minutes ago, tonray said:

get a good home monitor and check daily for a few weeks. BP that high consistently is a great risk for stroke and longer term organ damage. Make sure just a hospital anomaly 

Yes I do have, just have to pull it out of the closet 

[lopburi3]

Recommend you do that and start taking a few reading for both her and yourself - at least it will get her used to the procedure and perhaps lower her fear if that is a factor - of course if readings are often high for either of you submit to doctor for evaluation.  

[Sheryl]

....Are they just single minded & treat you for what you describe as we know a western Doc would of certainly addressed the BP

"They" are not a single entity. Different doctors will do different things. Obviously this one either didn't notice the BP reading or disregarded. If the latter, might be because he has no confidence in the accuracy of the BP readings done in the waiting area (often with good reason) or because he assumed it was just due to the stress of the visit since the diastolic (lower number) was normal. Readings like that are typical of temporary stress response.