Thread: High blood pressure. Any advice？

^Versus a rusty one?

It's Cujo's old badge we're talkin about here H

SHHHHH....we don't want to be responsible for a messy arterial blowout.

Appears the sharks are just outside the breakers now waiting.....

Did Cujo really turn in his Marshal's badge?

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Between you and me he was sacked but keep that to yourself the reasons he became an old lady ,

Originally Posted by snakeeyes

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Between you and me he was sacked but keep that to yourself the reasons he became an old lady ,

OK, I will not say a word......Its just between us and the 9 members left on TD......

Someone told me his prostate is acting up too, and he has problems getting an erection unless there is a nurse handy who has KY and rubber gloves. Sad, really....

...chinease ",PU ER " tea, is the answer,works 100%. I had a big dose and ended up in hospital with extremely low pressure,so take it easy !

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It's 'Chinese'.

I'm OK. Just been having VPN issues. I've made some adjustments to my diet and cut the drinking way down. I really don't want to be on medication.

Originally Posted by Cujo

I'm OK. Just been having VPN issues. I've made some adjustments to my diet and cut the drinking way down. I really don't want to be on medication.

that's good news,for what its worth,the first time in my life[70+] yrs.i have recently been taking B1 complex and its made a hell of a difference to my well being.

Good onya Cujo. But do keep a very close and constant eye on the B.P.

It is well named as The Silent Killer.

enaril tablets: You get any of these side effects?

• Low blood pressure
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Hair loss
• Increased heart rate
• Taste alteration
• Breathlessness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased serum creatinine
• Indigestion
• Dry mouth
• Enaril Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Originally Posted by cisco999

enaril tablets: You get any of these side effects?

• Low blood pressure
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Hair loss
• Increased heart rate
• Taste alteration
• Breathlessness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased serum creatinine
• Indigestion
• Dry mouth
• Enaril Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

I assume it is the same hypertension medication known under other similar names. Enalapril and Anapril. I take one Anapril 5mg per day. Prescribed by a qualified physician. No side efercts.

Originally Posted by cisco999

enaril tablets: You get any of these side effects?

• Low blood pressure
• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Hair loss
• Increased heart rate
• Taste alteration
• Breathlessness
• Loss of appetite
• Increased serum creatinine
• Indigestion
• Dry mouth
• Enaril Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Why take tablets? I get all those side effects without tablets.

Good to know that Cujo is okay. My BP has stabilized to its normal levels (it went high after my beach island getaway - indulged on seafood & pork). Had to detox and increase exercise.

However, this week two of my colleagues were struck with high BP - both of them hospitalized. One, a female in her mid 30s who was included in the same beach holiday. Accdg to ppl, she ate lobster during the weekend, and was struck down on Monday - went to the ofc clinic & her BP was 180. She got out of hospital today.

Another one, a guy in his early 40s - with HPN & diabetes. He also felt unwell (numbness on face) - was checked up at our clinic, then advised to go to hospital. He's still there now. HPN and its related diseases is the number 1 killer in PI - in part because Filipinos love pork & other fatty foods.

Originally Posted by katie23

Good to know that Cujo is okay.

I agree Katie. Glad to hear Cujo is Ok

Originally Posted by katie23

two of my colleagues were struck with high BP

This confuses me.."Struck" with High BP? How does one get "Struck" with it. Struck with high BP sounds like an anxiety attack of some sort.

That aside, Diet and exercise are everything ton avoid having high BP. Lean meat, No fatty foods. avoid deep fried foods, lower sodium, etc etc and exercise...

Originally Posted by Cujo

I'm OK. Just been having VPN issues. I've made some adjustments to my diet and cut the drinking way down. I really don't want to be on medication.

Cheers. Good goal on taking meds. Best to do this on your terms versus a doc telling you all of what you cannot have....

@JPPR - I'm a Filipina, not a native speaker, so I translate my sentences. Maybe "struck" was the wrong word - what's more appropriate?

My colleagues both experienced numbness & high BP. I think for the girl, it's her first episode of HPN, so she's still in the denial stage. As for the guy, he's a bit hard headed & still loves fatty & sugary foods.

I know HPB but what is HBN? Exercise can greatly reduce you blood pressure. I went in for my meds refill after exercising daily for over 2 months. Today was the lowest in 25 years of going to our medical center. 115/77. They were as shocked.

I'm too lazy today to go back and look, but has the DASH diet -- Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension -- been mentioned?

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). The DASH diet encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood pressure, such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
By following the DASH diet, you may be able to reduce your blood pressure by a few points in just two weeks. Over time, your systolic blood pressure could drop by eight to 14 points, which can make a significant difference in your health risks.
Because the DASH diet is a healthy way of eating, it offers health benefits besides just lowering blood pressure. The DASH diet is also in line with dietary recommendations to prevent osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

...more at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...t/art-20048456

Originally Posted by katie23

@JPPR - I'm a Filipina, not a native speaker, so I translate my sentences. Maybe "struck" was the wrong word - what's more appropriate?

In that instance, probably 'diagnosed'.