Heart matters

[Cliford37]

Hi ive just been told i might have high blood preassure and advised to take notes of this for one month...on reading lots of info on this it says to see the reason rather than just to go on medication ...i already take meds for colestrial which meds do control also onset of osteoporosis i dont want anymore medication...has anyone been in same position...xx

[Blackcatsooty]

dear Clifford

My Doc explained that it would be better to change lifestyle and I had a good go at that. But there came a time when BP was still hitting the high spots and so it’s medication as a last resort.

Became very confusing when I had to take other medication.

My best success came from relaxation classes.

Sooty

[Cliford37 in reply to Blackcatsooty]

Thanks Sooty yes i read about r laxation classes and yoga to try so ive been looking into it...plus when like this morning it was 152 i relaxed breathed long and slow and it came doen to 128....so im looking into a weekly session to help...hopefully...xx

[Blackcatsooty in reply to Cliford37]

that’s promising. 152 is not ideal, but just a hint of possible problems ahead, to be avoided. Unbelievably, my church runs free relaxation sessions and just about no one attends. I think we should try charging £25 per session and see if more locals will come !

Sooty

[Cliford37 in reply to Blackcatsooty]

If i lived near by i would certainly attend...ive found yoga but no relaxation classes i will continue to search xx

[Blackcatsooty in reply to Cliford37]

yoga sessions in the village hall, same excellent person ran seated yoga, which suited me and included some relaxation techniques. Then covid came along and church plus village hall closed down. They are grinding back, but it’s not the same.

I use a tinnitus relaxer, if I can’t get off to sleep. I don’t have tinnitus but this little machine plays white noise overlaid by a choice of relaxing sounds such as waves hitting the beach. I can use the machine during the day to start off my relax session.

Sooty

[Cliford37 in reply to Blackcatsooty]

If i lived near by i would certainly attend...ive found yoga but no relaxation classes i will continue to search xx

[Hidden]

Hello

I started with high blood pressure and tried everything which is worth doing but for me I had to go on BP meds but high BO runs in the family

See how you go but if it does not come down I understand you not been keen on another med but when it comes to your BP it is really worth taking them if you have to

Let us know how you get on x

[Cliford37 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you i will bare your advice in mind xx

[Hidden in reply to Cliford37]

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[Mentdent]

High blood pressure is a silent killer. Check your blood pressure and if it is high do what ever is necessary to get it down. If that means tablets then take the tablets.

[Cliford37 in reply to Mentdent]

Thank you i am taking in all replys....

[Robfromwales]

hypertension can cause lots of issues and if can’t be controlled by diet or lifestyle changes , I would have no hesitation in taking meds. Which is exactly what happened to me - I was on Canderstartin and a water tablet ( indapimade) until a recent heart op

[Cliford37 in reply to Robfromwales]

Thank you once ive done the month of BP results i will speak to the doctor as i am so worried i think of little elsexx

[Cliford37 in reply to Robfromwales]

Thanks Rob with reading yours and others positive reviews im getting my head round it slowly...xx

[Robfromwales in reply to Cliford37]

happy to comment on what I know

[Qualipop]

No decisions will be made until they know if it is consistently high after which you should have more tests to find out why. Whether you want more tablets or not, you may NEED them. Undiagnosed high BP is one of the biggest causes of heart disease

[Cliford37 in reply to Qualipop]

When i see the doctor i will see if he can do tests as to why it is high xx

[Hidden]

Hi. I really hope lifestyle changes can help your BP but don't get disheartened if you need to go on meds. I was diagnosed with hypertension 25 years ago, I'm genetically predisposed (my internal thermostat is cranked too high was the way the cardiologist put it!) so I have to take meds. Its not great but they do the job and there is a range of options so if you have any side effects with one (I do with calcium channel blockers) your gp can look at other options.

[Cliford37 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Judge im having to take my blood pressure twice a day at home then after a month take the readings to the doctors but its strange as one minute high then a lot lower...be interesting what he has to say.....xx

[Lion7]

As AnneFromOz said “Diet and exercise are vital for heart and blood pressure health”. You could try- Google foods that lower blood pressure. Search the “British Heart Foundation” website for exercise classes near you.

[Cliford37 in reply to Lion7]

Sorry me agsin just googled foods that lower blood pressure made a list thank you xx

[Cliford37]

Thank you Lion7 ive looked and found a yoga class going tolook into it xx