 [ Symptoms ] i developed breathing difficulties approx 2 years ago which have worsened daily since [ Disease ] your blood pressure is not in control as you know taking your blood pressure readings every day at least twice would provider your doctor with helpful information since it appears that you will need an adjustment in your medication regime adjusting medications is very common so this is done in most people in addition to taking your blood pressures at home make sure to reduce your salt intake and if you are overweight try to reduce your weight by achieving an ideal weight and walking more exercise this will greatly improve the effectiveness of your blood pressure management absolutely i take meds for ra which raise my bp along with bp meds which make it important to check my bp daily if it gets too high i contact my doctor to discuss other options including different types of excersise furthermore i also check my pulse rate at the same time to be sure it does not go too high