u/metalmitchp

Wondering if anyone has experienced what I'm about to describe.

My readings will be good/normal for days/weeks (ex: 111/76) sometimes even going low (ex: 86/59). Even tempting me to stop meds or half dose, just to experiment.

Then, all of a sudden, even if I'm steady with meds, I'll get a bunch of days with high readings (ex: 125/90 this a.m.) with noticeable effects (head pressure).

I'm very consistent with diet, salt, exercise, sleep, stress, etc. Basically doing everything "right", but then I'll spike.

Very frustrating. My question is, is this just how it is for some people? Or, could there be something triggering my pattern?

For history, never had a blood pressure issue until found in my physical in March 2025. (missed my physical in 2024). 55 years old, and keep very active with weights and running (ran NYC Marathon 5 times since 2017). Current med: olmesartan.

Very annoyed and frustrated. Thanks for any insight.