What to Do When Your Blood Pressure Feels Off
If your blood pressure feels off — too high, too low, or just erratic — here’s how we help you figure out what’s going on and what to do next.
🚨 Red flag symptoms (please tell us right away):
Chest pain or shortness of breath
Vision changes or sudden headache
Numbness, weakness, or slurred speech
Dizziness with fainting or near-fainting
Systolic BP >180 or <90 with symptoms
Diastolic BP >110 or <60 with symptoms
These may need same-day in-person care.
✅ What to share with us:
Your recent BP readings and where they were taken (home, work, pharmacy)
Symptoms you’re feeling (e.g., fatigue, dizziness, brain fog, headache)
Any new stress, dehydration, medications, supplements, or illness
Sleep changes, travel, or hormone shifts
What you’ve tried so far to lower your BP (food, movement, etc.)
🧭 What we may recommend:
3–7 day home BP log
Medication review or adjustment
Lab testing (electrolytes, thyroid, inflammation, kidney markers)
Lifestyle shifts based on real-world data
Trial of safe, tested supplements (e.g., magnesium, CoQ10)
Nutrition or hydration support (especially if you’re physically active or under stress)
Sleep optimization (especially if your BP rises at night)
📦 Looking for a reliable home blood pressure cuff?
We recommend choosing a cuff that’s easy to use, clinically validated, and accurate. Wirecutter’s top-rated picks are a great place to start:
Remember: one high or low number doesn’t define your health. We look for patterns — and help you take the next step with confidence, not guesswork.
Let us know what’s been going on, and we’ll guide the plan from there.