Fri, Nov-13-15, 07:07
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Senior Member
Posts: 8,006
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 189/148.6/145
BF:36%/28%/25%
Progress: 92%
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Originally Posted by Merpig
No? My dentist does. I have found norhing that helps with white coat, and I have SUPER high readings at the doctor's office. We're talking numbers like 200/100.
Had to see a doctor a few months ago. I do monitor my BP at home. That morning my BP was 114/73. Within 30 minutes of calling the doctor to make an appointment it was up to 160/90. By the time I walked out of the house to go to the doctor it was 195/99. It takes a long time to go back down also. Not back down to 120/80 sort of numbers until the next day ~ one more reason I hate to see doctors as I don't want to be on meds, and my numbers are great as long as not at the doctor or dentist.
I do find hibiscus tea really helps keep my numbers good at home, but does nothing if I have too see a doctor.
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Debbie, that so sucks. I wonder if at least a big part of white coat syndrome is caused by the condescension with which so many doctors treat people who are overweight? To know that the person I needed to help me was also someone who, most likely, would be rude to me, would increase my anxiety as well as my BP, I am sure.
Because I do have a background in healthcare, I dealt, when very young, with rude doctors (worked in labor and delivery, and most of the OBs back then, nearly all male, had patients who worshipped them) and needed to learn, ASAP, how to remain professional without being subservient to them. It's helped me all my life. My POV, whenever I see a doctor, is that we're in this together to figure out the best way to improve my health. If they are not onboard with that, I can always find another doctor.
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