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By *good-being-bad OP Man
over a year ago
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I've been getting some headaches recently when I've tried exercising, managed to get to see my gp (that's a tough ask) and he's checked a few bits my blood pressure is 154/96... higher than he and I would like.
Suggestions for lowering said pressure?
Ladies I'm thinking a relaxing massage would work.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Reduce salt. Possibly lose weight (I’ve not looked at pics so don't know if overweight or not). Try and relax!! Easier said than done!
You might need medication, it’s nothing to fear just hopefully a daily pill, worth it to protect your health! Good luck!  |
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By *elnkazCouple
over a year ago
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What did the gp sat to lower it ???? They should have told you. ... but plenty of Info online. as above said too...eat more fruit n veg avoid salt where possible. Exercise more .. try to reduce stress ... Good luck ..k |
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I wouldn’t worry to much about 1 high BP reading.
The stress of the doctors alone could do that.
Get yourself a home BP monitor, you can get good ones that upload readings to your phone.
Monitor it over a month or so, morning and evening and look for patterns.
Avoid BP medication if you can, use other methods.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Don't worry about it. I'm assuming they have asked you back for regular checks. I tried going things suggested to lower mine but it was still high so I had to go on medication. 1 tablet a day isn't a hardship if it can help prevent something serious happening.
I blame stress on mine but not much I can do about that. |
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By *good-being-bad OP Man
over a year ago
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I should have asked if reading the fab forums could cause it  note to Darryl don't look at the ladies pictures while in the waiting room definitely raises blood pressure .
Weight 11 St 2 height 1.77. I still wear 30" waist trousers . He's suggested not exercising as that brings on the headaches. Salt very little fruit and veg pretty good might not make 5 away but plenty .. stress could be ..I've lots going on like lots of others 
Home monitor gonna order ..
No chance of a massage then  |
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By *good-being-bad OP Man
over a year ago
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"I should have asked if reading the fab forums could cause it note to Darryl don't look at the ladies pictures while in the waiting room definitely raises blood pressure .
Weight 11 St 2 height 1.77. I still wear 30" waist trousers . He's suggested not exercising as that brings on the headaches. Salt very little fruit and veg pretty good might not make 5 away but plenty .. stress could be ..I've lots going on like lots of others
Home monitor gonna order ..
No chance of a massage then "
Don't smoke and drink socially, only if I go out then it's a couple. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I wouldn’t worry to much about 1 high BP reading.
The stress of the doctors alone could do that.
Get yourself a home BP monitor, you can get good ones that upload readings to your phone.
Monitor it over a month or so, morning and evening and look for patterns.
Avoid BP medication if you can, use other methods.
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Agree here... hubby’s sky rockets at the surgery. It’s situational anxiety for him so try getting a home test for a more accurate reading (average of three). |
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I remember your previous post, glad you saw the Dr.
Did he measure your hydration levels?
Dehydration will cause high blood pressure.
I've had clients referred to me, been on BP meds for years, when scanned all severely dehydrated, admit to drinking less than ½L of clear fluid a day.
Majority are now off or on massively lower doses just from increasing fluid intake |
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By *good-being-bad OP Man
over a year ago
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"I remember your previous post, glad you saw the Dr.
Did he measure your hydration levels?
Dehydration will cause high blood pressure.
I've had clients referred to me, been on BP meds for years, when scanned all severely dehydrated, admit to drinking less than ½L of clear fluid a day.
Majority are now off or on massively lower doses just from increasing fluid intake "
No bloods taken ..he asked about fluid intake ..I drink lots during the day(probably too much tea or coffee) my wee wee is clear. |
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"I should have asked if reading the fab forums could cause it note to Darryl don't look at the ladies pictures while in the waiting room definitely raises blood pressure .
Weight 11 St 2 height 1.77. I still wear 30" waist trousers . He's suggested not exercising as that brings on the headaches. Salt very little fruit and veg pretty good might not make 5 away but plenty .. stress could be ..I've lots going on like lots of others
Home monitor gonna order ..
No chance of a massage then "
You're too small for your blood. Try getting really fat so that there's more room for it. thank me later. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I should have asked if reading the fab forums could cause it note to Darryl don't look at the ladies pictures while in the waiting room definitely raises blood pressure .
Weight 11 St 2 height 1.77. I still wear 30" waist trousers . He's suggested not exercising as that brings on the headaches. Salt very little fruit and veg pretty good might not make 5 away but plenty .. stress could be ..I've lots going on like lots of others
Home monitor gonna order ..
No chance of a massage then "
Mines high too so you massage me then I'll do you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What did the gp sat to lower it ???? They should have told you. ... but plenty of Info online. as above said too...eat more fruit n veg avoid salt where possible. Exercise more .. try to reduce stress ... Good luck ..k "
Buy yourself a home tester, mine goes through the roof in any medical building and is fine outside it
Other than that I wouldn't mess about with any home remedies, if you're overweight a lot lose some and otherwise get medicated. Also request a 24 hour test. |
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By *good-being-bad OP Man
over a year ago
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"What did the gp sat to lower it ???? They should have told you. ... but plenty of Info online. as above said too...eat more fruit n veg avoid salt where possible. Exercise more .. try to reduce stress ... Good luck ..k
Buy yourself a home tester, mine goes through the roof in any medical building and is fine outside it
Other than that I wouldn't mess about with any home remedies, if you're overweight a lot lose some and otherwise get medicated. Also request a 24 hour test. "
Home tester ordered .. should be here Thursday. Hopefully no need for meds  |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
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I had three high readings at the GP. Then I was given a hone monitoring kit to take readings over a few days and then returned it to surgery.
After looking at my average readings, then doc decided to put me on low dose medication.
Your GP should do the monitoring for you. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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never use one of the monitor things as you'll be constantly checking it and worrying.
reduce salt that's correct, only 2 or 3 cups of coffee a day, reduce stress levels.
if something is getting to much, stop. deep cleansing breath and take a short walk from it.
start slowly with any changes and go from there.
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“White coat” anxiety is a common issue with blood pressure , the 3 readings thing is a regular method used. Home meter is also a very good idea.
Breathing exercises can lower it and beetroot juice works, but be prepared for red urine. You can buy bottled beetroot drinks , but I find the taste overpowering |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Drink plenty of water as I'm constantly told by my doctor
My blood pressure is now controlled by meds but it was extremely high before I started taking them |
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