Blood pressure and ME
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:06 am
Thank you for this rare opportunity to get knowledgeable advice on ME.
I have had ME for over 10 years and am currently mostly limited to two rooms on the 1st floor.
I have been on medication for hypertension for a few years, but wonder how much is due to the stress of getting to the surgery. I need a routine blood pressure check ( meant to be via the machine at the surgery, but I find it difficult to stand while it does all its height/ weight etc), but I either need someone with me to push my wheelchair ( husband works) or I have to struggle to downstairs, then drive, then walk, which I feel will put my blood pressure up. I have been putting it off as I was not so well and family matters ( exams, children with health issues) have taken priority and, to be honest, part of me wonders how useful a measurement it will be for an awful lot of effort.
I have read on the Internet about blood pressure related to ME and wondered how much was true.
I have had ME for over 10 years and am currently mostly limited to two rooms on the 1st floor.
I have been on medication for hypertension for a few years, but wonder how much is due to the stress of getting to the surgery. I need a routine blood pressure check ( meant to be via the machine at the surgery, but I find it difficult to stand while it does all its height/ weight etc), but I either need someone with me to push my wheelchair ( husband works) or I have to struggle to downstairs, then drive, then walk, which I feel will put my blood pressure up. I have been putting it off as I was not so well and family matters ( exams, children with health issues) have taken priority and, to be honest, part of me wonders how useful a measurement it will be for an awful lot of effort.
I have read on the Internet about blood pressure related to ME and wondered how much was true.