Dialysis Blood Pressure 12/8/2020

My blood pressure is still pretty volatile, like a risky stock price. I took the exact same medication as I did last Saturday: one NIFEdipine ER the night before and skipping the other two medications in the morning. I probably weighed about a kilogram more so maybe there’s more fluid in the bloodstream. Here’s what I recorded from the dialysis machine:

The readings appear to be 10-15 points higher (systolic) versus Saturday. The head nephrologist was rounding today and he looked at my readings but had no comments. I think the numbers are still high but everyone else at the clinic seems to be fine with the results.

The blood pressure readings also vary a lot depending on how I am sitting. Usually the last reading is taken while standing since your blood pressure drops when you stand. If it’s <100, then they won’t let you leave, especially if you drive. There was a huge 35 point drop from the 9:11 am reading. Your blood pressure is also higher if you are reclined or lying down. I forgot to record how I was sitting at each of the readings so that could account for some of the variability.