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High BP? If measured High on first reading, then after sitting 10-15minutes it lowers.?

Whenever I go to the doctor, I'm told I have High BP.
I have bought a home monitoring device for home,
for I want do make sure if I really do have high BP verses Having High BP just at the office.
Well, I take it at home. I take it when I first sit down....it's high...5 minutes later, it lowers...in about 10 minutes time of continously sitting...it's in the 120's/70's. I've done this several times, and for the most part this is the case.
So if my blood pressure only rises when I am up and about doing things, should or shouldn't I concider I have High Bood pressure . I don't want to be started on medication if I don't really need to.
To add. I do have high, but not that high of, fasting LDL, My HDL is good though. Don't know if this is a factor for what I mentioned above.
I don't know much about blood pressure/cholesterol. Been educationing myself reading through the internet. Just haven't came across an article to answer my question about active vs sitting BP.

Good for you for taking charge of your situation. Home monitoring is a good way to determine your BP. By taking readings over a period of time, say a couple of weeks, you can average the results and show this to you doctor.

A good source of information about blood pressure is http://www.smart-heart-living.com/high-blood-pressure.html

Download the handy blood pressure log to record your readings. You will also find tips about taking your readings to ensure accuracy.

Explore the rest of the site to find information on living a heart healthy lifestyle (exercise, diet, stress reduction, etc.)

Good luck!