High BP - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

MellyMell · 12-14-2007, 04:54 PM

The last 2 times I was at doc, my BP was 153/93, or there abouts.

I am about 60 pounds overweight.

My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only 34 yrs old, can I control my bp with just diet and exercise?

From what I read <removed> I only have stage 1 and that is usually treated with diuretics.

This just sucks!

Jennita · 12-19-2007, 01:16 AM

Yes you can but don't delay. Start today. Also take fish oil, it's good for the cardiovascular. Losing weight always helps lower blood pressure.

Tea is a natural diuretic, just get decaf though as caffeine will raise blood pressure.

gib · 12-19-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MellyMell

The last 2 times I was at doc, my BP was 153/93, or there abouts.

My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only 34 yrs old, can I control my bp with just diet and exercise?

Get your own measuring device so you can track your pressure at home when you are more relaxed and away from the docs office.

Diet and exercise may do it, it's something you should try anyway, but for some people, like me, it doesn't help much. I'm in pretty good shape, go to the gym four days a week, but still have to take meds. Both my parents have HBP.

dmer · 12-20-2007, 08:26 AM

I have read estimates that suggest that for every 2lbs in body weight we lose, it amounts to a 1 point reduction in systolic (upper) pressure. Do the math, 60lbs = approx 30 points subtracted from 153 puts you in a "normal" range.

Your body will benefit in a myriad of ways.

Kittydaddy · 12-28-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MellyMell

The last 2 times I was at doc, my BP was 153/93, or there abouts.

I am about 60 pounds overweight.

My doc wrote me a script for lisinopril? but I dont want to be on a bp med. Since I am only 34 yrs old, can I control my bp with just diet and exercise?

From what I read <removed> I only have stage 1 and that is usually treated with diuretics.

This just sucks!

Are you sure it's not because you are nervous at the Doctor's?
What is it when your NOT there?