High blood pressure

[bairn7]

I have searched for, and read, all of the previous threads on high blood pressure. But looking for some advice on the timing of my medical.

I have until the middle of February to complete my PR application. My main worry is my blood pressure. I have bought a home testing machine and my blood pressure is 121/96. So my diastolic pressure is too high (probably because of diet recently).

I'm guessing this could cause me problems at the medical. But my real question is...if I presented with this blood pressure at the medical, and CIC required further checks, do these further checks also have to be completed within the original 60 days? Or would I get an extension for this?

I'm trying to decide whether to do my medical ASAP or wait a few weeks and try to get my diastolic value to 90 (which is still over 120/80 but is not classed as high blood pressure in the UK).

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

 

[ibtee]

I don't think that is a very high blood pressure. From what I've read on this thread, BP is not a problematic issue. As long as CIC don't consider you a burden on their healthcare, there is no reason to worry

 

[Raz0r]

I have searched for, and read, all of the previous threads on high blood pressure. But looking for some advice on the timing of my medical.

I have until the middle of February to complete my PR application. My main worry is my blood pressure. I have bought a home testing machine and my blood pressure is 121/96. So my diastolic pressure is too high (probably because of diet recently).

I'm guessing this could cause me problems at the medical. But my real question is...if I presented with this blood pressure at the medical, and CIC required further checks, do these further checks also have to be completed within the original 60 days? Or would I get an extension for this?

I'm trying to decide whether to do my medical ASAP or wait a few weeks and try to get my diastolic value to 90 (which is still over 120/80 but is not classed as high blood pressure in the UK).

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

You are unnecessarily worrying in my opinion. BP is not considered to be a problematic issue since it can be controlled through medication. My suggestion would be to start you App at the earliest. Good luck.

 

[zohebshaikh]

I have searched for, and read, all of the previous threads on high blood pressure. But looking for some advice on the timing of my medical.

I have until the middle of February to complete my PR application. My main worry is my blood pressure. I have bought a home testing machine and my blood pressure is 121/96. So my diastolic pressure is too high (probably because of diet recently).

I'm guessing this could cause me problems at the medical. But my real question is...if I presented with this blood pressure at the medical, and CIC required further checks, do these further checks also have to be completed within the original 60 days? Or would I get an extension for this?

I'm trying to decide whether to do my medical ASAP or wait a few weeks and try to get my diastolic value to 90 (which is still over 120/80 but is not classed as high blood pressure in the UK).

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks

They primarily look only for HIV, Tuberculosis, Syphilis and Blood/Protein/Glucose in Urine. Even if you have these you may be referred for treatment and/or another medical to check if you are clear.

Just chill, go for your medical, be truthful in your replies. Good Luck !