what could i do to lower blood pressure immedialy until get meds friday?

Question

we are looking for home remedies to help keep it down other than cutiing out salt and caffine doing that. And what is dangerously high

Answer 1

While 120/80 is desireable -- it isn't normal -- and going above that doesn't necessarily mean that the blood pressure is high. A diagnosis of hypertension requires blood pressure elevated beyond 140/90 on more than two separate occasions.

140/90 is high -- so, I'd say that, alone, is dangerous -- with increased blood pressure comes an increased risk for stroke (and other issues).

I recently had horridly high blood pressure, and it was about two weeks before I could see my doctor. Running at about 178/110 I wasn't too sure I'd make it.

I definitely cut out sodium and caffeine -- but, I went beyond that. I increased my B-Complex intake, and I drank about 120 ounces of water each day. I also took one asprin every four hours -- this kept my blood pressure lower, but not low. It's typically about 116/72 -- so the 178/110 was sky-rocketed . . . the water and asprin brought it down to about 140/102.

Answer 2

OTHER than cutting out salt and caffeine?

that is the first and most basic way to lower your blood pressure

decrease salt and sugar intake

caffeine by itself will cause dehydration - this will lower your blood pressure eventually but is dangerous - caffeine will also stimulate your heart to pump harder - this might not be desirable if you are trying to lower your blood pressure

you might want to relax

eat healthy food for a change

dangerously high is when you have headaches, visual disturbance and confusion

Answer 3

Yoga they say has time tested cure for high Blood Pressure. It depends upon your other Health Parameters and Age, Body mass etc.One has to avoid salt and fats in food, strictly avoid Tobacco and Liquor, eat lot of vegetables, fruits etc. drink adequate quantity of water, take regular exercise which has to be very gradually increased. Avoid constipation. Those suffering from High BP are prone to cardiac problems. Consult your Physician and keep checking your BP at regular intervals.

Answer 4

No antihystamines.

Deep breathing and relaxation. The more you stress about the higher it will get.

Normal is 120 over 80. Anything above that is high.

Answer 5

your age matters, older people have naturally higher pressure, exercise helps.

Answer 6

taking walks too and remember its just not salt you sprinkle on food....salt is in most foods already and lunch meats and pizzas are real bad in salt. take care of yourself

Answer 7

dont get stressed,and lay on your left side when you sleep