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Post by creeman on Feb 3, 2008 7:39:34 GMT -6
What does everybody do to keep their blood pressure down? My bp always sits at 149/106 which is high. I take meds for it. And walk alot lose weight but nothing seems to take it down. Does any one else have this problem?  |
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Post by creeman on Feb 3, 2008 7:41:40 GMT -6
I tpyed that without the web site?
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Post by WVsnowflake on Feb 3, 2008 10:28:30 GMT -6
no mine is always in the 110/70 - 120/80 range... my pulse sometimes gets the docs... it is sometimes 59-60 per min..... I have to watch my sugar, sometimes it is too low havent had as many problems with it since getting older....
Well since you walk and are on meds,, it could be hereditary...
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Post by lilithb on Feb 6, 2008 13:28:51 GMT -6
At one time mine climbed up to 232/192.. after many dr. trips, several hospitalizations and upteen medications, I now have a normal BP of 122/70 and have maintained for a yr. I take DiovanHCT160mg/12.5novartis and lasix 80 mg daily.
I watch my weight ( so far it has not gone any where ;D) I walk 2 miles a day or more and am going to add a yoga class in or am thinking about it .
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Post by SpyderLady on Feb 12, 2008 5:39:58 GMT -6
Try it again cree. There was something in there but it wasn't a website link. I just cleaned it up. Remember, put the http address.
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Post by creeman on Feb 12, 2008 8:03:28 GMT -6
I just wrote it without the website.I had mine go up to 210/120 the ended up keeping me for a night at the hospital to make sure it went down.
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Post by olhillbilly on Feb 12, 2008 9:49:42 GMT -6
Mine is high too. Not that high, but enuff to make me uncomfortable. I've been havin to steadily increase my meds over the past 6 or so years. I take lopressor.
I'm sure workin in a place the grease floats in the air doesnt help any. Seems like when I was more active an takin a good multi-vitamin, I was doing better. Lotsa things can make it spike up. Health wise or mental wise.
I hide a weeks worth of BP meds in my emergency kit. Just thought I'd toss that in. Since I hide some everywhere. I usually manage to run out least once a year an havta go dig em out. lol Which is good, they need replaced.
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Post by buzzard on Feb 12, 2008 9:53:17 GMT -6
When I lost my health insurance, couldn't afford the doctor trips or meds anymore, so had to come up with some other ways to start controlling the blood pressure. Cut out all added salt (except in baking, you just gotta have it there), no more caffeinated drinks (includes coffee, tea and soda), started checking packaging on pre-packaged foods and started buying those lower in sodium. Began eating more fresh or frozen veggies and fruits, no more canned. Started eating less salted meats, like ham and sausages. Drink more water, have lost 35 lbs so far in the last year. Too much salt was a big part of my problem, we just don't realize how much we use/take in everyday most times. I also use a lot of garlic, that's supposed to help with high blood pressure. Can't do a lot of exercise because of my arthritis, but I try to keep myself busy doing other things (sewing, crafting and the like) so I don't eat.
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Post by joyce on Feb 12, 2008 13:27:41 GMT -6
Found out this past Friday my BP was high. He wanted me to cut out the salt and caffeine. Easier said than done. The exercise is gonna have to wait because of my legs and knee being messed up. I am trying though to cut back on salt and caffeine. Also trying to cut back on smoking. I haven't been the best the past few days.  |
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Post by lilithb on Feb 12, 2008 20:34:46 GMT -6
I have high BP caused by exhaustion and stress. The best cure would be the use of a sawed-off shotgun!  LOL I love that humor! |
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Post by buzzard on Feb 15, 2008 10:52:33 GMT -6
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Post by Owl on Feb 15, 2008 19:07:57 GMT -6
My husbands BP has always been high but lately it has gotten higher so they increased his meds and I have been really watching how much salt I use and he has not used salt at the table for years I hope it gets under control soon and they don't have to start switchin his meds again!
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