High Blood Pressure Support Group
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Doctors recommend weight loss and regular exercise as the first steps in treating mild to moderate...
Over the past six weeks, I have completely changed my diet. I'm eating tons of veggies, have cut my consumption of meat by 2/3, cut out sugar and salt (apart from Himalayan which my doctor suggests), I'm skipping pot lucks, meals out with friends, foregoing desserts at parties and gatherings, exercising 3 days a week and building up to doing more, sitting in an Epsom salt bath a few times a week, drinking my hibiscus tea, meditating every morning, taking hundreds of dollars in medications, vitamins and supplements, I went to the doctor today and my BP is up over 10 points.
Plus they found out that my home blood pressure monitoring cuff is WAY off. It's saying 120/78 when it's really 148/100. So...super. I've taken my BP twice every single day and recorded the results to be sure I'm on track and it was a COMPLETE waste of time.
Just feeling SO discouraged and really craving bacon, cigarettes and whisky right about now!
They're upping my meds and adding a couple more supplements.
Has anyone ever successfully treated high blood pressure or is it just an exercise in futility to try?
Plus they found out that my home blood pressure monitoring cuff is WAY off. It's saying 120/78 when it's really 148/100. So...super. I've taken my BP twice every single day and recorded the results to be sure I'm on track and it was a COMPLETE waste of time.
Just feeling SO discouraged and really craving bacon, cigarettes and whisky right about now!
They're upping my meds and adding a couple more supplements.
Has anyone ever successfully treated high blood pressure or is it just an exercise in futility to try?
:)
I am on hold waiting for postal service to call me back after 2 days of relentless frustration to track a package which is not helpful for my BP , I'm sure.
and browsing my DS newlsetter , came across your post.
you are doing all the right things , hang in there. !!
mine has gotten better but it took me a long time to have the willpower to do half of what you are doing.
I injured myself a week ago so I've not been able to exercise and I've given myself permission for a 1 week pity party. But my BP seems to be doing well so I want to get back to my good habits starting tomorrow morning. : )
I appreciate the encouragement!
Have you tried Yoga or Tai Chi, these practices might help you to relax and focus on stilling your mind by focusing more on your breath. Meditation might be helpful.
You made a lot of changes quickly, which can be a stressor in itself. Congratulations on a healthier lifestyle.
BTW, what does the Epsom salt bath do for your bp?
The doctor referred me to a physical therapist as well because my BP is all over the map which indicates (to her) an emotional component. During an anxiety attack, it's 180/123 (HOLY CRAP!) and when I'm calm, it's 98/72. When I feel stressed (but not freaking out) it's 130/100.
So she's sending me to a PTSD doctor who does brain'body work. Lookd REALLY weird to me, but I'd rather give this a go for a few sessions before getting into serious medications.
What do you think? Looks weird to me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQBP7fq5vQ