High pulse rate

[sm4543]

My pulse rate typically is 102 to 110.  Today it was 132, and at the same time my blood pressure was 117/76.  I recently completed a physical that indicated my blood count to be normal and I am not anemic.  My blood pressure does run a bit high from time to time due to chronic back pain from lumbar fusions.  It climbed to 183/132 a few weeks ago, and my Internest prescribed Lisinopril.  Whne I took this medication my blood pressure then dropped to 67/47.  I tried taking only a 1/2 dosage and still had the same affect.  I stopped taking the Lisinopril and my blood pressure returned to normal, but my pulse rate remains high.  I've left voice messages with my doctor, but he has lost a physician in his practice and they have not returned my calls.  What possibly could be causing this high pulse rate?  My age is 48.

[RNRita]

That and your doc can easily try a different BP pill.  They work differently for different people.

[Jerry_NJ]

I assume you are talking about your rest HR, i.e., the HR you get after you are settled and sitting still, otherwise if the 100+ is when standing and moving around, it may be fine.

Stop using all stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, anything with caffeine should be avoided.  Decaf coffee should be ok.  Then try to put your mind in a settled and relaxed state before measuring you HR.

And keep trying to talk it over with your doctor.