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If you are overweight, losing some takes a lot of pressure off of your body, including your heart.
If it's at a medical emergency level, then Doctors have tools that are available to deal with a crisis. Medication will ordinarily take a couple of weeks or more to show results but may be helpful, in case your approach doesn't achieve what's necessary. The meds have a huge track record behind them, so I'd let your GP know and put yourself in their care.
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " I'm borderline needing meds. Was told lose weight, exercise, no salt in my diet to avoid taking tablets. So we will see. | |||
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"I’ve reduced mine mainly through diet. Cut out the takeaways and processed food as much as possible (I still have one takeaway a week rather than 4 or 5). When I say processed food I’ve literally started cooking all meals from scratch. No shop bought sauces, pre prepared meat. Just raw ingredients and spices. I’ve also upped my fibre intake too to around 30g a day. Recently I’ve started doing 30mins intense cardio a day too. Net result nearly a stone lost in 3 months. Bp went from 145/97 avg to 110/84 avg. bottom one still needs to come down a bit but the trend is going in the right direction " Fantastic work fella. Keep it going. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " Call 111. It is probably nothing to worry about, they were fantastic when I called them about a similar issue. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " Forget fab and speak to a doctor. And don't base anything on a single reading. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. " Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " best to seek proper medical advice rather than from some weekend internet medics on here. Your HR is absolutely fine. Your diastolic pressure is text book, systolic a bit high. See your doctor though as this isn’t the place for advice… | |||
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"Got diagnosed with it a couple of years ago I didn’t feel ill , was at the doctors for something else and the reading was through the roof I blamed it on work and lifestyle Was put on medication and followed it for a bit then came off it a BIG mistake Went for a check before last holiday too the chemist, was sent straight to doctor as reading was really bad I was stupid please don’t make same mistake Del " ,,, yes once on them you take them indefinitely | |||
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"Thanks for all your replies and advice. I've got a home blood pressure monitor and I've used it for a few days and the readings vary but are mostly lower than the one I had at the chemist last week I've also been told about a condition called white coat hypertension when your in a medical setting and worried about your blood pressure it goes up." FWIW My GP measured nine and it was 141/90 He told me to record two readings in the morning and two in the evening for 7 days and they were fine. While doing this I found out it's important to empty your bladder before taking a reading or it will be significantly higher. If in doubt the gp will for you with an automatic BP monitor which will record the readings over a week. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. " No it’s not and I’m only passing the info on as said to me, the professionals. Not every family has relatives that are registrars, a consultant eye surgeon, a dentist, a chemist that is hired as hoc by Pfizer GSK and more, plus dental nurses and care workers. Thanks for reading and your opinion. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. No it’s not and I’m only passing the info on as said to me, the professionals. Not every family has relatives that are registrars, a consultant eye surgeon, a dentist, a chemist that is hired as hoc by Pfizer GSK and more, plus dental nurses and care workers. Thanks for reading and your opinion. " Staff always had the choice, ones that didn't want the jab during COVID stayed in the office or did other jobs. Most staff were glad to have the jabs, beats queuing for a slight drop of hand gel as it was locked up in a cabinet as there was no supplies or staff that took to wearing bin bags as there were no aprons | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. No it’s not and I’m only passing the info on as said to me, the professionals. Not every family has relatives that are registrars, a consultant eye surgeon, a dentist, a chemist that is hired as hoc by Pfizer GSK and more, plus dental nurses and care workers. Thanks for reading and your opinion. Staff always had the choice, ones that didn't want the jab during COVID stayed in the office or did other jobs. Most staff were glad to have the jabs, beats queuing for a slight drop of hand gel as it was locked up in a cabinet as there was no supplies or staff that took to wearing bin bags as there were no aprons" So if you had a jab you didn't have to worry about basic hygiene? Cool. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. No it’s not and I’m only passing the info on as said to me, the professionals. Not every family has relatives that are registrars, a consultant eye surgeon, a dentist, a chemist that is hired as hoc by Pfizer GSK and more, plus dental nurses and care workers. Thanks for reading and your opinion. Staff always had the choice, ones that didn't want the jab during COVID stayed in the office or did other jobs. Most staff were glad to have the jabs, beats queuing for a slight drop of hand gel as it was locked up in a cabinet as there was no supplies or staff that took to wearing bin bags as there were no aprons So if you had a jab you didn't have to worry about basic hygiene? Cool." Didn't say that did I? | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. Nonsense. Many NHS workers did not have the vaccines and were not forced to. No it’s not and I’m only passing the info on as said to me, the professionals. Not every family has relatives that are registrars, a consultant eye surgeon, a dentist, a chemist that is hired as hoc by Pfizer GSK and more, plus dental nurses and care workers. Thanks for reading and your opinion. Staff always had the choice, ones that didn't want the jab during COVID stayed in the office or did other jobs. Most staff were glad to have the jabs, beats queuing for a slight drop of hand gel as it was locked up in a cabinet as there was no supplies or staff that took to wearing bin bags as there were no aprons So if you had a jab you didn't have to worry about basic hygiene? Cool." That is NOT what she said at all. You believe whatever you want but as done one with neighbours friends and a partner employed by the NHS, I know that theg had the choice whether to have the vaccines or not. | |||
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"On the matter of salt and blood pressure. Only 30% of us are unlucky to have salt alter their blood pressure. It’s a genetic predisposition. On a therapeutic note, I’ve been reading a few papers on the reduction of red blood cell clumping after electrically grounding. Without grounding our blood cells clump and cause congestion. The blood gets more viscous and difficult to move." I took was surprised by this I thought it was known to be an out dated theory about salt.. The body needs it as much if not more thqn, most other minerals. I have half a litre of water and two salt tablets every morning when I wake and give it half an hour before eating or having coffee etc have done this for nearly two decades now.... Most dehydration is caused by lack of salt retaining water in the body, and most people are actually dehydrated but don't realise it. I'm not talking about lashing it all over your fish and chips at night Btw
Exercise, not eating too much processed food and plenty of fluids is the first place to start before you hit any medication.
Anyone on Instagram there is a guy called DrJamesdinic who specialises in this sort of stuff who is a good follow and well respected in his field. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " The only advice you need is to see a Dr! | |||
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 . But stress is one of the worst things you can allow into your life and I have been good at eliminating stress. For example apparently my job is stressful but a simple way of looking at life is if a problem arises ask yourself 1, can I solve the problem. If the answer is yes then great no problem. If it is no, well can someone else solve the problem, if they can then arrange them to solve the problem, the. No more problem. If you anyone else or a team of people can not solve the problem then there is nothing you can do so move on to something you can solve. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " You need a doctor, now. I got mine down to normal over a couple of years but I am on medication for it. I lost 2 stone and started eating and exercising properly. I had life expectancy of 50s, I am ten years past that and healthier. | |||
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"On the matter of salt and blood pressure. Only 30% of us are unlucky to have salt alter their blood pressure. It’s a genetic predisposition. On a therapeutic note, I’ve been reading a few papers on the reduction of red blood cell clumping after electrically grounding. Without grounding our blood cells clump and cause congestion. The blood gets more viscous and difficult to move. I took was surprised by this I thought it was known to be an out dated theory about salt.. The body needs it as much if not more thqn, most other minerals. I have half a litre of water and two salt tablets every morning when I wake and give it half an hour before eating or having coffee etc have done this for nearly two decades now.... Most dehydration is caused by lack of salt retaining water in the body, and most people are actually dehydrated but don't realise it. I'm not talking about lashing it all over your fish and chips at night Btw
Exercise, not eating too much processed food and plenty of fluids is the first place to start before you hit any medication.
Anyone on Instagram there is a guy called DrJamesdinic who specialises in this sort of stuff who is a good follow and well respected in his field."I really wouldn't follow this advice. Best seek advice from a trained medical professional. | |||
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"On the matter of salt and blood pressure. Only 30% of us are unlucky to have salt alter their blood pressure. It’s a genetic predisposition. On a therapeutic note, I’ve been reading a few papers on the reduction of red blood cell clumping after electrically grounding. Without grounding our blood cells clump and cause congestion. The blood gets more viscous and difficult to move. I took was surprised by this I thought it was known to be an out dated theory about salt.. The body needs it as much if not more thqn, most other minerals. I have half a litre of water and two salt tablets every morning when I wake and give it half an hour before eating or having coffee etc have done this for nearly two decades now.... Most dehydration is caused by lack of salt retaining water in the body, and most people are actually dehydrated but don't realise it. I'm not talking about lashing it all over your fish and chips at night Btw
Exercise, not eating too much processed food and plenty of fluids is the first place to start before you hit any medication.
Anyone on Instagram there is a guy called DrJamesdinic who specialises in this sort of stuff who is a good follow and well respected in his field.
I really wouldn't follow this advice.
Best seek advice from a trained medical professional." | |||
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"On the matter of salt and blood pressure. Only 30% of us are unlucky to have salt alter their blood pressure. It’s a genetic predisposition. On a therapeutic note, I’ve been reading a few papers on the reduction of red blood cell clumping after electrically grounding. Without grounding our blood cells clump and cause congestion. The blood gets more viscous and difficult to move. I took was surprised by this I thought it was known to be an out dated theory about salt.. The body needs it as much if not more thqn, most other minerals. I have half a litre of water and two salt tablets every morning when I wake and give it half an hour before eating or having coffee etc have done this for nearly two decades now.... Most dehydration is caused by lack of salt retaining water in the body, and most people are actually dehydrated but don't realise it. I'm not talking about lashing it all over your fish and chips at night Btw
Exercise, not eating too much processed food and plenty of fluids is the first place to start before you hit any medication.
Anyone on Instagram there is a guy called DrJamesdinic who specialises in this sort of stuff who is a good follow and well respected in his field."We're better being cared for a medic who knows us and has responsibilities for our health, rather than docs etc on social media. The NHS can offer emergency blood pressure treatment, when required, though the OP is likely fine for monitoring and discussion with his GP. | |||
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"Why is blood pressure under the virus category? It's not a virus. It's a condition." Who cares? I'm not bothered  | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance A female friend whom I’m close to has had a few scares since having covid (in the December before it kicked off in the January) and then the jabs. She’s 71 and her friends other 60’s + are mainly nhs staff or retired and all say now they know from experience of the jabs that they wouldn’t of had them given the choice but did so to stay in the nhs. " That offers zero help! | |||
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"Got diagnosed with it a couple of years ago I didn’t feel ill , was at the doctors for something else and the reading was through the roof I blamed it on work and lifestyle Was put on medication and followed it for a bit then came off it a BIG mistake Went for a check before last holiday too the chemist, was sent straight to doctor as reading was really bad I was stupid please don’t make same mistake Del ,,, yes once on them you take them indefinitely" Not necessarily! | |||
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"Why is blood pressure under the virus category? It's not a virus. It's a condition." People are happy to use the forum for health issues. | |||
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"I had a GP healthcheck in July. I figured as I am in mid-40's now, I needed a general checkup. Most things were fine, but BP was high. After that, I joined gym. It has improved slightly, diet and drink adjusted slightly but I know I can do better still. A sauna session after gym workout for me has been really good for BP, average reading after has been around 120/80. Speak to GP "...... Use of sauna dilates blood vessels and therefore reduces blood pressure but only temporarily. Readings taken after using a sauna are not a true reflection of your blood pressure and actually skew the average readings. No salt, correct diet and exercise are the answer. Stay healthy and be happy. 🦡 | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " See GP or Practice Nurse if concerned. In the meantime drink adequately (no longer a 2 litre rule, it ranges from 1.5 litres to 2.5 litres dependant on your size). Eat healthily. If job is sedentary, ensure you're active in other ways. Mindfulness/meditation (stress = rising cortisol and long term this is very dangerous). Sleep hygiene (stop looking at your phone at least an hour before bed). If your diastolic (second number) was above 90, I would be concerned. Like others have said, one reading is insufficient. If you get a BP monitor, take random readings (you should get a guide on sitting still for at least five minutes, x amount of time before/after drinking and so on) readings for a week (you'll probably have to wait for an appointment anyway). | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " Mine was alot higher at one point and I felt normal the doctor couldn't believe how high it was she took it 3 times to make sure and she said couldnt understand how I hadn't ended up in hospital or worse it was that High | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " eat bananas and kiwi fruits oh and hazelnuts. | |||
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"About 3 years ago hubby complaining of heavy dull ache in left shoulder and arm. Went to doctor after work and had BP reading of 234/143. On medication all the time now " I'm pretty sure I'd get high blood pressure if I came home to you young lady lol | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " I developed very high blood pressure when I went for a pre-op assessment about 10 years ago. I’m on 7 different tablets every day. Go and see your doc and get them to help you. Good luck! | |||
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"Thanks for everyone who has commented on this post. Today I went to the doctor's and had another check it was 139/77 hr59. The lady who took the reading did it the old fashioned way apparently with one of those contraptions that they pump up with and listen to rather than a machine " Sphygmomanometers are more accurate | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " Dial 111, they were terrific when mine went through the roof | |||
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"there are many many reasons blood pressure is not right so advice from other people is pointless see your gp ... or ring 111 or if you have it and really dont feel well A&E" Which in itself is advice  | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " go see a doctor, | |||
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"Healthy diet must play a big part We’ve never eaten at McDonalds, KFC etc. Other than restaurants we’ve always cooked from scratch, lots of veg, fish, nuts, pulses….and avoided processed desserts like biscuits cakes… We’re both mid 60’s and a bit overweight but always had normal BP" Yes, me too - but then stress of work, battling customer deadlines & not sleeping sent my BP much, much higher than the OPs. 111 were fantastic, as were Emergency Care at hospital - had a pretty full MOT (ECG, blood/urine tests, etc.). All in control now, almost low BP - with better work/life balance. OP’s BP doesn’t look too scary (in comparison) but all the more reason to get it properly checked out now and use this chance to review lifestyle, etc. if required. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " I have had some very odd readings of late, so much so that the nurse had to get another machine to double check, despite everything else being A OK. For some strange reason, two medical professionals can't make out why my blood pressure readings are so different, 5 times it's was measured in the space of about 15 minutes, from extremely low to on the verge of a stroke. That with a resting pulse rate below 60. All blood work was fine. They asked if I used energy drinks, or food I was eating or even if I had ran to the appointment. Strange. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance I have had some very odd readings of late, so much so that the nurse had to get another machine to double check, despite everything else being A OK. For some strange reason, two medical professionals can't make out why my blood pressure readings are so different, 5 times it's was measured in the space of about 15 minutes, from extremely low to on the verge of a stroke. That with a resting pulse rate below 60. All blood work was fine. They asked if I used energy drinks, or food I was eating or even if I had ran to the appointment. Strange. " Could it be white coat syndrome? | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance I have had some very odd readings of late, so much so that the nurse had to get another machine to double check, despite everything else being A OK. For some strange reason, two medical professionals can't make out why my blood pressure readings are so different, 5 times it's was measured in the space of about 15 minutes, from extremely low to on the verge of a stroke. That with a resting pulse rate below 60. All blood work was fine. They asked if I used energy drinks, or food I was eating or even if I had ran to the appointment. Strange. Could it be white coat syndrome? " Yup it's a thing I suffer massively from it. I always have to do three readings about 20mins apart usually by the time it gets to the third one the reading drops. Learn to relax your breathing through mindfulness techniques it helps. | |||
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"Ive dropped mine from 145/95 in June to 125/75 average recorded twice in morning and twice in evening over 7 days Dr taken me off Amlodipine 2 weeks before the 125/75 reading Losing 15kg in 7months has helped though "ive been off Amlodipine 10 weeks now and continued exercise and healthy eating has meant Dr has halved daily Diabetes med Metformin from 4x500mg a day to 2x500mg and dropped Candasarten 32mg to 8mg daily | |||
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"Not got a problem with high blood pressure but since my surgery in December have had a few weird ones where mine has gone really low,last time was in the hot clinic ended up on drip for cpl of hours seems to be OK now but nearly fainted a cpl of times when it did drop" Make sure you're fully hydrated. | |||
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"I manage mine through diet. No processed food and very little carbs through the week, also increased my potassium intake and take a magnesium supplement. BP back in the normal range." Absolute, take charge of your health where possible. Unfortunately for some of us medication is also needed, as well as diet and still not in the normal range as have other health issues. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " That's too high and remember that high blood pressure does not make you feel unwell until or unless it causes a heart attack or stroke. Monitor it daily and if it doesn't fall see your gp ASAP. Don't ignore it. | |||
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"I got diagnosed with high blood pressure late last year, still a bit high even with tablets but now been diagnosed with umbilical hernia and sleep apnoea and polyps in nose Feel like I am falling apart..can’t get hernia fixed or polyps done till get cpap and can’t get that done as 5 month nhs waiting list " At least you have some things improving and the hypertension meds can be adjusted, to the effective dose, whilst potentially adjusting your diet, weight, exercise level etc | |||
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"Ive dropped mine from 145/95 in June to 125/75 average recorded twice in morning and twice in evening over 7 days Dr taken me off Amlodipine 2 weeks before the 125/75 reading Losing 15kg in 7months has helped though "None of that helped mine.. every time my readings were done nurses nearly tapped out it's so high | |||
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"Apparently black olives are great for reducing BP. So I was told recently anyway. Giving them a try once we're past March "Bear in mind, packaged Olives can have a very high salt content so best to rinse them 1st. Always get checked by your GP. I got diagnosed with hereditary high blood pressure in my early 30's whilst marathon training, fit as a fiddle (but got even fitter!) Well worth getting checked out, you never know whats going on. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " Last week i had a medical at work and they were concerned about my bp, i forget the number, but straight away i cut my coffee intake right down, drank more water (which just seems to go straight through lol) and ate more from the salad bar. I was told the top number should be up to 100 plus your age, and bottom up to 80 so yours doesnt look too scary. Today ive measured 119/79. A bit early to say ive fixed it but fingers crossed. Cut down salt, processed food, caffeine. Drink plenty of water, get exercise, reduce stress levels, eat healthy etc When i showed the nurse my readings and an average of 137/86, he said that was fine. I think i do get white coat syndrome as my bp is always higher when taked in a medical setting. | |||
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"Exercise, diet, no stress no alcohol and minimum 3l of water a day! You'll see wonders " 3 litres of fluid as a minimum is not something I'd advocate - you'll be peeing out valuable electrolytes. There used to be a standard guideline of 2 litres, now it depends on your size. Eg little ladies 1.5, massive men 2.5  | |||
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"If your BP remains high despite doing all you can to bring it down, you need to have a blood test. There are so many causes for high BP that can be identified through a blood test. For me, after nearly 18 months of being monitored / treated for hypertension, a different GP that i saw for my six monthly review, sent me for a blood test...good job he did, initial results suggested i had Polycythaemia, this was later confirmed after having a bone marrow biopsy. Had the doctor not have obtained that blood test at that time, such was the state of my blood because of the Polycythaemia, i would have likely died before the next six monthly review. " Good doctors/HCP are a godsend. | |||
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"Just had a reading and it was on the high side 156/80 HR 61 very confusing and concerned given that I don't really feel unwell and exercise regularly. Any info on how I could lower it. Many thanks in advance " See a doctor, they don’t call it silent killer for nothing.. Had it for years. One 5ml rmapril tablet a day keeps it in check. | |||
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"Exercise and diet, no salt. I'm on tablets, didn't know I had it either!" Losalt is a K /potassium alternative. | |||
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"Exercise and diet, no salt. I'm on tablets, didn't know I had it either! Losalt is a K /potassium alternative." Since the amount of potassium in salt is almost negligible, why call losalt a potassium alternative? You meant sodium chloride surely. | |||
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