My blood pressure (BP) has been pretty unstable since the ablation procedure. Some mornings I would get a low reading around 110/70, and other days I would get something around 180/100. If I take my morning BP medication when the readings are low, invariable I would be dizzy while walking into dialysis. However, since some of the drugs get filtered out during dialysis, my BP would usually rise during the session instead of dropping as fluid is removed from my bloodstream.
On Thursday morning, the BP reading was kinds of normal so I skipped taking the BP medications. My BP ranged from 120/70 to 180/100 during the course of the dialysis session. Prior to going to see the endocrinologist, I think I measured about 156/90 at home so I took the two morning pills before going to the doctor’s office. Imagine my surprise when the assistant measured a 186, followed by a 201. I told her that due to dialysis, my BP numbers are very unstable, and I have nephrologists and cardiologist looking at it. I was surprised that the endocrinologist didn’t mention anything during an otherwise very thorough office visit. She did end up calling me later to tell me she wants to discuss my BP. I hope she doesn’t issue me any more super expensive medications. I already have three other doctors prescribing BP meds and it seems none of them coordinate.
Life with chronic diseases 