DU_man_84 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 high blood pressure runs in my family, all of us boys have it, well im trying to get mine down with out going to the Dr., ive been working on it for the last 2 weeks, been watching what i eat ive been running a mile 5 days a week, lifting weights and doing situps, drinking nothing but water and some OJ from time to time, ive read that tobacco is a big cause of high bp im trying to stay off it, i went 3 days with out a dip and broke down last night to buy a can, also im staying away from sodium as best i can, also another reason im trying to get it down i figured i had 6 months till our local police department was testing, well turns out they are sending 2 guys to PTI in june and we are testing in a month, im trying to get my butt into shape again like i use to be, and i know my bp is a big cause to it, does anyone else have any other tips beside stay away from tobacco and sodium, i could really use em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Sorry...I had to go on meds...1 tablet a day for the rest of my life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I tried all that stuff also(well,most of it),and still had to go on med's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I will be on meds within a month i'd say. mine has yo-yo'ed between normal to slightly high. Last month I was 161 over 76, month before that I was 141 over 74. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Mine is high without medication! I am taking 2 different pills each day! One in the morning and one after dinner. Salt will elevate it and so will tobacco! Need to get rid of them! If it runs in your family, you will more than likely have to go on medication. I would go to the doctor and have it evaluated. It is nothing to play around with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog3 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 you should go to your dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Enema 102 Well, you can try this special type of enema that.....................ok,never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 my dad used to give blood every month or 2, and it does indeed help high blood pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sounds like you have accounted for all the modifiable risk factors (well except maybe the tobacco). Be realistic with yourself. So many of the patients I have taken care of in the past express how they are going to do all the things you mentioned and then quit a few weeks/months later and go right back to their previous lifestyle and continue to suffer from hypertension. If you're still high (above 139/90) after trying all the things you mentioned you should let your doctor know. The recommended initial medication is a Thiazide diuretic. It will make you urinate a lot leading to a lower B/P. If you are prescribed a diuretic you may want to take it in the morning so you're not up using the bathroom all night. Hope things work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 drink a glass of wine , one of the two wines ( red or white ) actually lowers your BP , my aunt used to drink a glass of wine for dinner every day , and one day she went to the DR office for her check up he was suprised on how much her BP dropped , stay away from fried foods , good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 thanks for the replies guys, im prolly gonna line up a doctors appointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Best to see a doctor. High BP is nothing to mess with! Everything you've been doing will not hurt but meds may still be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Well, you can try this special type of enema that.....................ok,never mind. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Sounds like you've been doingall the right things....probably need to go see a Dr. and he'll just give you a med. for it. Keep on exercising though and no tobacco or salt and stuff like that, because that will still help you in the long run. Good luck! Oh and you said you've been working on it for two weeks....you not likely to see a lowering in BP that quick...it takes a little time...so don't think what you're doing is not helping...it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 drink a glass of wine , one of the two wines ( red or white ) actually lowers your BP , my aunt used to drink a glass of wine for dinner every day , and one day she went to the DR office for her check up he was suprised on how much her BP dropped , stay away from fried foods , good luck ...........Yes...it's the RED wine...especially any Pirot, or Merlot...good antioxidents,too! ..Acupuncture,believe it or not ,helps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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