Husband has high blood pressure, sometimes running as high as 190/115.  He is on blood pressure meds but still seems to have high readings.  Recently, his doctor raised dosage of meds. and he seems better but, doesnt want me to know what his BP is because he knows I will be worried.  What can I do?
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! I understand your concern and would explain that it is important to closely monitor his blood pressure frequent times during the day. You should refer those values to his doctor in order to make the better treatment choices. You should know that uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to brain hemorrhage and also chronic vessel disease. That is why high blood pressure should be treated properly. Besides, possible secondary causes of high blood pressure should be investigated. I would recommend performing some tests: - complete blood count- PCR, sedimentation rate-thyroid hormone levels-kidney and liver function tests- aldosterone and cortisol plasma levels-fasting glucose-blood lipid profile-blood electrolytes. You should discuss with his doctor on the above issues. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards,