However, I'm not too happy with those high readings. See your doc; maybe change meds or time you take it.
Cortisol is highest in the morning...which causes your BP to be highest when you first get up......it's getting your body revved up to fight a new day!! Wait a while before taking the first BP reading.
I agree with the other comments. Perhaps it's "home white coat phenomenon"
The other question to clarify is if you take BP meds? Its is not uncommon for some patients to have morning BP elevation as those evening meds "wear off"
Perhaps the most important question is what the significance of these elevated BPs are if they in fact are accurate. That is quite high
the response to the post is basically correct; however this is an obvious case of "white-coat hypertension" without the white coat, just as the poster suggests. If the poster is indeed telling the truth that his pressure drops to normal levels within minutes, this is classic home "white coat hypertension."This phenom has been growing over the years with the advent of home blood pressure monitors. I see it fairly often with my patients.
Of course he should see his physician anyway but I see little cause for alarm given the poster's description of his pressure changes
OK good information...I'll be seeing my doc next week
Thanks