Hello, Looking for advice please regarding dropping BP naturally.

[Karl76]

Hello.

I am a 47 yr old male, who has been on BP medicatin for the last 7 years.. Recently my medication was increased to 10mm per day for Amlodipine.

I was told by my GP that my BP was more to do with stress than being overweight. I am overweight, I am 6ft 6 weighing over 23stone.

I have a very sedantry life, I work at a desk for upto 8 hours per day, since the pandemic I have worked from home so I dont get any exercise.. There are added factors as to why I dont..

I had total thyroid removal in 2007 due to cancer following this treatment I was educated pretty quickly that the little gland in the front of your throat does a hell of a lot of work, just to make you function let alone continue your career and go the gym three times a week and raise a 2 year old..

I also suffer with Chronic back issues multiple slipped discs stop me from doing a lot of physical activity.. So my general physical health is in the bin.

I have been reading recently that the medication Naproxen, along with Lansoprazole daily could increase BP although my GP has never mentioned this. She also said some people just have a high BP.. In light of Heart Disease being in my family.

My Question for you all is I guess what can I do to help lower my BP through diet, light exercise and what medication have you found works for pain relief when living with high BP..

My GP recommended that I lower my stress, I told her that in no way do I feel stressed, depressed yes at constant pain and id say depression at not being able to live the life I want due to the restrictions of the daily pain I live with, but I would not say I am particulary stressed.. so no idea how to lower that also..

Its a bit of an opening post so I apologise, but this is me and any help or advice would be greatly appreciated..

All the best and thanks if you have continued reading thus far..

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Hi! I can give you a very short and very good advise - lower your weight at any cost and do not be afraid to do so. My uncle spent 2 years in concentration lager, in Germany, during the WWII. He returned bone and skin. After so long time being underweight and underfed, he lived till 94, without any health problem. Many of the survivors from conc lagers have lived very long, what only supports the idea that being underfed is good for your body, far better than being overweight. Believe me, it is the best and the cheapest move you can make for your health. Good luck!

[Tr33cy]

DASH Diet can help reduce your BP naturally while also helping you to reduce your weight. The key to blood pressure reduction success on this diet is 1500 mg of sodium and 4700 mg of potassium daily through food. The potassium part can be a challenge, so when needed, the low sodium V8 juice and coconut water comes in handy. It will only take two weeks of sticking to the 1500 mg sodium/4700 mg potassium regimen to see results. Download the Cronometer app! It will help you track your daily sodium and potassium intake more easily. Lastly, and importantly, be sure to also have your serum and urine sodium and potassium checked to make sure these numbers stay where they need to be. Obviously stay away from processed foods. Fresh is best!

[tykesammy]

Hi Karl76, I too suffer a lot of anxiety about my BP which makes it worse. Also I am intolerant to BP medications which isn't great either. I am now trying organic beetroot juice, as it is know to lower BP, but it is godawful, I just drink it through a straw.

[Cats8019]

I know being overweight can be a factor in high blood pressure. I have HBP due to the side effect of the immunosuppressant meds I must take to keep my transplanted kidney from rejecting. For years, my labetalol did little to lower my BP, until an astute physician suggested amlodipine (10mg. daily.) This medicine lowered my BP right away and it has been stable ever since.

If you can lower your weight in a healthy way, I'd be willing to bet your HBP and back problems will follow suit. Of course, consult your PCP before starting anything and be determined to see it through.

[Collywobbles64]

I lost nearly 4 stone without exercise by going low carb, then keto, ketovore and finally carnivore. It is not easy imo but sugar attracts water. I have had cravings but now move between the three ways of eating. I have managed over the last two years to keep the weight off even though I cannot exercise. According to the doctor my bloods are great but I have other issues and plan to go totally carnivore in the New Year to help my ms.

[onadiet]

I understand what you are saying. I was shouted at once to stop panicking by a Dr.. I had suddenly started to suffer from a strange sort of a nxiety feeling after being put on BP meds.I am not depressed or usually very anxious. Did a highly stressful job till retirement at 68 , after 30 odd years.3 years later it is still happening every evening when my BP spikes a nd I get those weird anxious feelings.Always a few hours after taking meds.

I also have hiatus hernia a d Gerd which can be painful. As you say,it is the pain and discomfort as well as side effects of the meds. But Dr,s always say It must be anxiety causing high BP. Seems to me to be other way round.

Only Dr.who gets it is Dr.Sanjay Gupta who is a Consultant at York.See him on Facebook and other Internet sources.Wish he was my Dr.