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Q: positive results from BP meds ?

asked by: Lexie1012 on January 12th, 2008

New User

I had a blood pressure test yesterday at the dr.'s office and my top number was running in the low 140's and the bottom in the low to mid 90's. The nurse said she suspects the dr. will put me on a low dose BP med. I go see him in less than two weeks.

I'm only 37 and this has scared me. However, I'm tired of feeling not great. For the past few months, I don't feel great, but I don't feel really bad either. I'm tired, lacking in energy and just generally feel lazy.

I'm not normally a lazy person AT ALL and this bothers me. So, while I hate the thought of going on meds, I would like to feel good again.

With changes in diet and consistent exercise, and maybe some breathing exercises, how quickly might I possibly see positive results? If I do have to go the meds route, I want it to be a temporary thing.

Thanks for any input you might have!

Replies(3)

MandMs

replied on January 18th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Hi, Lexie!

The most important therapeutic goal for hypertension patients is to be prescribed a combination of appropriate lifestyle modifications (weight loss, salt and alcohol restriction, and increased physical activity) for 3 or 6 months and in some cases, the lowest doses of drug or drugs are added to allow blood pressure normalization over the long term (in most hypertensives there is little to be gained from the pursuit of rapid blood pressure control).

Since when you have high blood pressure problem?
Do you have morning headaches?
Are you experiencing dizziness?

Lexie1012

replied on January 21st, 2008

New User

Thanks for your reply!

Since my last post, the nurse called and said that the doctor was prescribing a low dose BP med. He prescribed Coreg 3.125 mg twice a day.

I'm working on losing some weight. I don't drink already eat a low sodium diet and never add salt to anything. I'm exercise, but lately haven't been as consistent as I need to be, so I'm working on that as well. Hopefully this combined with the low dose meds will make a positive change.

To answer your questions, no, I have not had any morning headaches or dizziness. Not sure how long my BP has been a little elevated, as I hadn't been to a doctor in two years.

Thanks again!

MandMs

replied on February 13th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

You are welcome anytime!
How do you feel these days?
Have you got to the normal blood pressure readings?
Please, pay attention to physical activities. Some recent studies have shown that exercise training lowers blood pressure in 75 percent of people with hypertension.
A single workout can reduce blood pressure for an entire day, and regular exercise can keep the pressure down for the long run.
Regular exercise may allow you to lower the dose of BP meds. When the pressure isn't too high at the beginning, a exercise routine may allow you to stop taking medication entirely.
Talk to your doctor to arrange the exercise program and schedule that will be effective and safe.

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