2006-11-20 12:07:29 · 11 answers · asked by Holley A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
It can't wait until later this week. High blood pressure is considered a medical emergency, and you need to get a ride to the nearest emergency room now. High blood pressure can cause strokes and death. If you are already on medication, call your doctor's phone number and they may tell you to take another dose. I am a nurse, and I've seen people in their 30's and 40's in a coma from not taking their meds right. Take this seriously, and keep a check on it. Also, lay off the caffeine, if any.
2006-11-20 14:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by nmii30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your blood pressure is only slightly elevated (less than 139/89), then you can probably bring it down by eating a healthy diet and exercise. If it is higher than that, diet and exercise alone are probably not enough and you will need some blood pressure medicine. High blood pressure can lead to some very nasty problems, such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. I treat people with these problems all the time. Trust me, it is so much better to just take a blood pressure pill and watch what you eat than to try to get back your function after a bad stroke or heart attack. Ask your doctor what you can do to help lower your blood pressure.
2016-03-12 20:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really "sky high", you should be in the ED (Emergency Dept) right now! If you wait until your appt., research the cause and effects of high BP and take it with you to discuss with your doc. Exercise, weight control, diet, proper meds (very important) are all contributors to lowering bp BUT everything depends on you, your genetic heritage and what your doc tells you. If you get on a plan, stop at Walgreens (if your haven't already) and buy a self-inflating bp monitor (usually $50 - $60). I have one and they are great. When you feel "funny" (like your bp is "spiking", sit down, rest, and put on the cuff and see what's up! (It will also take your pulse which is important for obvious reasons). The good cuffs will record all your pressures so you can take it with you to the doc's and report on what your bp history has been. BUT for now, go on-line and read up (I can't believe you haven't already done this) and make a plan with you doc as to what you can do and monitor it very closely. IF YOU DON'T, you won't even know ---you'll just wake up dead some morning and not even realize it.
2006-11-20 12:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Pirate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad has high blood pressure and what he has to do is just find time to relax. You cant worry about things very much and you need to make sure you are eating properly as well. Sometimes your diet can contribute to your blood pressure. I hope this will help you!!
2006-11-20 12:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing on a piece of raw garlic is very good for the lowering of blood pressure
2006-11-20 12:11:40 · answer #5 · answered by Paula W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is 'sky high'? If it's over 180/100, you should consider going to the ER.
2006-11-20 12:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tele_Health 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 15:48:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid any salt and sodium. That is the best you can do at this point until you see your doctor. Like one answer wrote if it gets to 180/100 you should go to the ER.
2006-11-20 12:17:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no nicotine no caffiene. Aspirin and folic acid helps.
2006-11-20 15:19:57 · answer #9 · answered by uncle frosty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breathe and rest.
2006-11-20 13:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋