Pengy 

there is one closer but have you read my other story 

with blood pressure that high I'd be ringing NHS direct & asking them for advice immediately. That is EXTREMELY high & although you may have been stressed & it may have added a little to the reading, for it to be that high I am worried about you

No

Abo I'm going to insist that my GP sees me tomorrow - I'm sure it was that high because of what's been happening.  I do have medication to lower it they may just need to adjust it.

Thanks for your concern 

I agree Abo.....

^  up there - long and horrible story 

Pengy.....others have said it all, but sorry that you've had such terrible experiences

Pengy - this is awful - the way you have /are being treated with blood pressure that high is dreadful I can't believe the PALS lady didn't turn up either

 Just read it Pengy... that's terrible

How terrible that some have had awful experiences at hospitals etc.I've had nothing but great treatment when needed. I have hypertension ( high blood pressure) but it's been treated by my GP very well.My last time at the hospital was to get my throat checked out,I had a dry  type irritation, having to clear my throat all the time the feeling that something was in my throat a bit,a month of basic treatment by my gp,no improvement.Then referred to ENT at the hospital.They did an upper throat camera tube thingy (no problem).Nothing showed up so I was sent for a barium swallow.That actually showed up an "Indentation" in my throat.I then had to attend  the hospital again ,get knocked out for a deeper endoscope past my voice box etc.A biopsy was taken just in case..all clear.I just have a wonky throat further down.

That was October last year.

Pengy, your treatment has been outrageous, especially given what they're supposed to be treating you for.  It's unfair that you have to, but complain, complain, complain.

So would I!  I can't believe that they would send you away without a recall with those readings.  Please make sure that you get regular checks until your BP comes down considerably, surely they must consider changing your medication.  To have been treated in that callous manner at this stressful time for you is deplorable

thanks Queenie and Squiggle 

I've seen my GP and we've had a good long talk.  She's trying to see if there's an alternative hospital to deal with BP problems but apparently the Doctor at the hospital I was at is the expert in his field in the West Mids    They've adjusted my medication and will send a district nurse in to check it every two days for the next two weeks.  If I have any problems I'm to call my GP straight away or phone for an ambulance.

I feel much calmer today and am vegging doing nowt 

Holy Moly...I'll have to check me own BP after reading all that

Pengy, I know my BP issues are only pregnancy related, but after I had Finn and was discharged by the maternity hospital I did have to attend at a regular hospital till the November I think until it calmed down.  They always made it clear that they were going to be putting a 24 hour monitor on me at my first visit, they told me in the letter to wear loose fitting clothing and short-sleeved tops to facilitate it.  I had the machine on two separate occasions and they made me well aware of what to expect.  So they should have done the same with you.

Second of all, from my dealings with both the maternity hospital and the BP Clinic I went to afterwards, they know why you're there, you're there for BP issues, therefore causing a stink and creating hassle with you, knowing what your complaint is and what it could do is incredible  

As for the 'open appointment' and those readings...expert in his field my arse!  Can I say arse on here   Did he knock off the zeros or something?

Anyhow...hope you're recovering

that is your right Pengy.

I won't go to my local hospital (various reasons, including that I have no patient confidentiality there, cos I used to work there)..   but I always insist that I go somewhere else.

Patient choice n all that.

You have my permission Temps

Won't stand up in court though

just read your "other story" Pengy... 

you can veto 2 hospitals ....   and tell them to find another.. 

Funny enough Temps everyone else having these monitors fitted were all preggers except for me 

I shall wait to see what my GP decides to do - the district nurse is a temporary measure but I think I'm only left with one other hospital to choose from which is where I go to have my lymphoedema treated - perhaps I should ring them and ask if they could do a referral to their BP clinic 

thanks again everyone for letting me vent and being concerned   I lubs you all 

Glad your doctor is helping Pengy..... and that you are feeling better and relaxing

Pengy, I can`t add much more to what`s already been said but, I`m really sorry to hear what`s been happening to you.  I`m glad you`re feeling more calm today.

Pengles ... what a horrid time you have had

Keep vegging