Blood pressure spikes - nocturnal

I've had my PM since August. For a couple months I'm having nocturnal blood pressure spikes, one to four times a week. Last night was the first night I had two awakenings in one night. My doc doesn't have an answer - doesn't know if it's related to the PM or not. Anyone else had this problem? I wake up with heart beating faster and harder than usual, and feeling trembly all over, and if I get up and check my BP it is indeed high (e.g., 180/95). I feel great during the day!

~Jean (70 years young)

2 Comments

Fast Heart-Rate

by scadnama - 2008-02-14 03:02:09

Hello Jean!

I am also awakened during the night by a rapid, pounding heart. I am usually sweaty, dizzy, and lightheaded when this occurs. I don't ever get up to check my BP, because when these episodes occur, I can hardly stand up.
I told my doctor about these episodes, and she has put me on a 30 day event monitor. No episodes to record so far, but when I do get some feed back from my doctor, I will let you know.

Amanda

Fast heart rate during night

by jeanhowser - 2008-04-27 07:04:21

Amanda - what were the results of your 30-day event monitor??? Hope you are doing well now!

~Jean

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