[lilmikey]

Keep in mind that taking your BP is just a snap shot. Any number of things can cause it to go up:nervousness, elevated cardio (long walk or stairs), some foods. I am a cancer survivor and have learned a lot about this. Next time sit still for about five minutes and then take your BP. I'll bet it'll be normal then.
Erin

You know, I was very nervous going into that doctors appointment. New
doc, uncertainty about meds, long wait. Those were probable reasons. Thanks for the recommendation about sitting still. I knew about not eating, but not that. The blood pressure situation has gotten to a good place so far. I hope that it continues. Congrats on surviving such a serious disease. I have a family member who's a survivor and it's a blessing. Thanks for your comments.