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Blood pressure went to 170/110 earlier today when i got nervous. it only stayed for 5 minutes then went to 130/60. i have slight headache. am i ok?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

OK: If the rise in blood pressure was brief and your current pressure stays normal, then you are ok, If you have recurrent elevations of your pressure, document them and get into see your physician.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2014

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