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Suggest Medication For Fluctuating BP Levels With Anxiety

21 years old with a varying blood pressure when visiting the chiropractor has been around 148/97, been checked twice in two months. I know that my blood pressure spikes wildly, I've been to the ER twice in the past year and my blood pressure has been ridiculously high upon entering the ER but eventually calms down to something relatively normal, about 123/73. I plan on seeing my doctor within the next week about this, because it concerns me, though I do have a General Anxiety Disorder and a Panic Disorder as well (not to mention some social and health anxiety). The question is, should I be seeking more immediate medical attention since my blood pressure has registered that highly twice in a row now?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are having high blood pressure reading mostly due to stress, anxiety and panic disorder.
At your age of 21 years, possibility of hypertension is less.
So if we control your stress and anxiety, your blood pressure fluctuations will also control.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and Start working on its solution.
You may need additional anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medication For Fluctuating BP Levels With Anxiety

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are having high blood pressure reading mostly due to stress, anxiety and panic disorder. At your age of 21 years, possibility of hypertension is less. So if we control your stress and anxiety, your blood pressure fluctuations will also control. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and Start working on its solution. You may need additional anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.