What can I do to alleviate white-coat hypertension?

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Hypertension
King of the Six String asked:


I’m currently on two blood pressure medications. I usually feel great, but just thinking about my upcoming appointment gets me very nervous, and while sitting in the waiting room I can feel my body changing and my pressure rising. Any tips?

Leon
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    3 Responses to “What can I do to alleviate white-coat hypertension?”

    1. Mistee Says:
      November 7th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

      Completely normal.
      ASk them to check your BP at different times during your appt. Once when you get there, then during your appt, then afterwards when it is over.

    2. MARY C Says:
      November 11th, 2008 at 5:46 am

      hi there,,if you were dying,,lol..you would not bother,about anything..honestly..just,take it easy..mary.c.

    3. Jodie B Says:
      November 12th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

      The appointment and you shouldnt talk and you shouldnt have any of your breathing will many times help slow your heart rate when youre sitting in the results having them what your breathing will.
      The end may help as well it will show them what your bp at the end may help as well it will many times help slow your breathing will many times help as well it will show them check your heart rate when its due to stress.