Tips on high blood pressure? The bottom number is 3 digits which I've never had happen before

[Mindfield333]

My Dr told me to ask my family members to see what works for them. Not everyone had the same side effects for each med. It's really trial and error. I currently take an angiotensin II receptor blocker. There are other types like Ace inhibitors and beta-blockers, etc. Talk to your Dr and see what they say. If what he prescribes works, keep taking it. Just don't be afraid to let them know about any side effects.

I’m on lisinopril. Changed to that because amlodipine made my feet swell a little. But I think it was working better though. I might change back

 

[Mindfield333]

My diet isn't great

I thought that since I go to the gym a lot and lift heavy, I could eat whatever

Get some Red potatoes & broccoli in your diet. Try to leave the dairy, soda/alcohol, and anything with added sugar alone. If you can’t find it in nature leave it alone. I adopted this when the new year started and dropped 12 lbs in a 3 weeks. Also walked on the treadmill 3.2 speed 7 incline for an 45-60 minute

 

[Cakebatter]

Amlodipine is what put my dyck in turtle mode for 2 weeks.

My PCP's first reaction was, "Well I can prescribe you some Viagra or Cialis", and I was like

"You either find me a Rx that doesn't kill my sex life, or I'm gonna take my chances with the hypertension." He wrote me another script and all has been well. I do know some dudes who take amlodipine with no ill effects though.

 

[TripleAgent]

MAKE TIME FOR SLEEP!
FIX YOUR DIET!
Make sure your fiber intake is decent.

 

[High Art]

But I have been stressed and barely sleeping

My sister is 25 and she's slim and had a stroke,

I do a cardio class, either boxing or HIIT workout, 3-4 times a week. 90 minute sessions.

Mom says it's genetics or there could be some other underlying condition. Could be a kidney issue

I'm 5'9" 188 lbs. I used to be 240 lbs at the height of the pandemic. I had sleep apnea but not anymore.

I don't smoke or do any drugs. My only real vices are food and I go out clubbing until super late

I scheduled an appointment but it's in mid-March. So I'm just gonna go harder on cardio and cut out butter and salt and other bad food items in the meantime

You need to figure out what this is. If it is something like polycystic kidney disease, then it could be something that requires a fairly different approach. You'd need a CT of the kidney area but your insurance will want an US done first, which is fine. Like someone mentioned, it could also be due to a lipid issue so statins would be needed.

That said, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Mid-march is too far away for a BP reading like this. Like others have said, you will have to cut salt down considerably. Be wary of too many sugary drinks, be wary of stress, be wary of not getting enough sleep, and so on. The doctor will want another reading but he'll also more than likely prescribe some meds for you. This is where things get tricky because he or she will probably avoid certain meds first like ACE inhibitors since you're black but those meds may be useful and in many black people they do work wonders so if the initial ones he gives you are not working, consider pushing for those to be tried. So if a med doesn't seem to be working (it'll take you full 1-2 weeks to realize this) or is doing too much (for example if he prescribes a diuretic and it is working too well, leaving you feeling tired and looking gaunt), then you'll want to switch.

You'll most likely be prescribed 2 meds off the bat and get sent for various labs. Make sure to mention the issue with your sister and the possibility of it being due to a kidney issue so they will know to look there. This reading isn't the end of the road but it is something you shouldn't ignore.

 

[Hoodoo Child]

Stage 2

 

[Lakerman0834]

. Keep a log right now of bp readings different time of day. You gonna need to give labs and see a MD within the next week or 2

 

[DetroitEWarren]

Write up a will

 

[NSSVO]

It’s the liquor. I just had to cut my down like 85 percent

 

[BandOfGypsys]

I wanna know the all the meals you ate this week

 

[TELL ME YA CHEESIN FAM?]

Go see a doctor tomorrow

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

@Sleepy Floyd

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but have you tried keto? I'd give it a shot if you're desperate

 

[KnockoutKing]

Intermittent fasting
Limit red meat to like once a month, more fish, fruits, veggies, and magnesium, at least 500-600mg a day.

 

[Mowgli]

Let's start with 4 bottles of water per day minimum pal. Let's move and do our 1,2.

 

[NSSVO]

Stop drinking so much and take a break off preworkout