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Well, had my appointment today with my primary care physician, following up on the blood pressure scare of the other night. Of course, my BP was perfectly normal for today’s visit. I feel like when you take your car to the shop and they say, “We can’t reproduce the problem.” At any rate, she said that it is not unusual for people my age to have blood pressure readings fluctuate, and she does not recommend blood pressure meds because, with an intermittent problem, the risk is my blood pressure could go dangerously low. Can’t win for losing. 🤷🏼♀️

As the EKG was normal and blood work did not suggest any organ damage, I am just to take my blood pressure each morning and continue to live my normal life. The rheumatologist on the other hand leans toward me seeing a cardiologist, so I will let her know the PCP’s opinion and she what she has to say.

I continue to appreciate your prayers. When my blood pressure went to 192/100 in the ER, setting off an alarm, that really got my attention.