Do Some Have High Blood Pressure That Just Won't Go Down?

Question

I mean is there always something you could do. Such as keep every granual of salt out of you diet or exercise. I want to take an expensive truck driving class. But I won't get a licence if I can't get my blood pressure down. I couldn't get it down after 3 weeks of a prescribtion. The doctor gave me stronger medicine. I just wonder if I can be sure I can get it down if I really work on it.

This is one of the few serious questions I have asked on this site. I have got great answers. I thank every answerer. I'll just put it to a vote for best. Thanks again.

Answer 1

Some people have hypertension that is very difficult to treat.
Cardiologists (and internists, family practice guys) usually start with something mild, and switch or add drugs until your BP is controlled.

Some people have to take 4 or 5 meds to control it. It might take months.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Sometimes it takes trial and error for medication to affect uncontrollable blood pressure.

I've had the disorder for over 10 years and my doctor and I are still exploring solutions.

I find that I can control it with my mind. I have to stay calm with all muscles relaxed and take deep slow breaths - something like meditation.

Try that, it may work for you.

Answer 3

mine is so high, my doctor says I should be dead, but it won't go down, no matter what pills I take. But then, my liver is really messed up. I'm hoping one of my sibs needs a liver transplant, so I can donate part of mine and my bp will go down.

by the way, quitting my stressful job, and getting a tank full of fish has lowered it a bit. try that.

Answer 4

i have hypertension....try Dash Diet For Hypertension by Marla Heller

Answer 5

good luck to you , try to get some stress out of your life, more you worry bout ur b.p it will even get higher. i know and lived it.