I have high blood pressure/hypertension keepin 150/90 with drugs at 45 what are my chances of reducing this?

Question

Would welcome reply from other hypertension patients and good and kindly doctors

Answer 1

My husband's BP was a bit higher than yours. He started with a prescription of 40 mg Benicar. It only helped a little. He is slightly overweight and 53 years old.

He is now walking briskly for 30-60 minutes a day (started with 15 slowly). He takes multi-vitamins & minerals including nutritional yeast.
Garlic helps move fat from the blood and body. I began cooking with garlic and he also takes an odorless supplement. He takes CO Q10 and Taurine, Salmon Oil, Soy products.
He used to love milk and would drink up to a gallon a day. I switch him to Silk Soy Milk which he really likes.
I try to get him to eat more fruits and vegetables.

He drastically reduced his caffeine intake.

It's been about 3 months and his blood pressure readings are consistently between 128/75 to 118/63. He stays on the Benicar and his doctor is really happy.

Something is working.

Good Luck

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

As an ex-drug rep who used to call on cardiologist I can tell you that all of the literature suggest that the only thing which can drop blood pressure with the exception of drug therapy is weight loss.

To that extent, what is your weight and do you exercise regularly? This lifestyle check is probably the single most important thing you can do to help with your condition. A healthy diet, daily exercise and common sense can do a lot to help.

Additionally, I would encourage you to see a cardiologist or a nephrologist about your condition. Nephrologist are really hypertension experts because of hypertensions association with the kidney. Really challenge these physicians to get your blood pressure to goal which is 120/80 and don't let up until they do. These guys see so many people with hypertension that after a while I really believe they become numb to it - like an accountant preparing a tax return.

Lastly, there is a document published called: "The Joint National Commission on the Treatment and Evaluation of Hypertension" better known as just the JNC. I would guess that it is now in its 7th, or 8th version... i.e. JNC VII. This talks all about the various treatment protocalls of hypertension although it may be a bit much for you liking as it is technical.

Answer 4

I'm 65 and two weeks ago my blood pressure was 157 over 105! I was feeling fatigued constantly and my right ankle was swollen. Not wanting to get on prescribed meds, I tried a natural way. Today, two weeks later my blood pressure was 133/85 and I'm feeling much better. I started by increasing my water intake to fully hydrate, started walking 4 miles 3-4 times per week, ate lots of fruit and veg., I also started taking one aspirin a day, cut out red meat and coffee. My goal is 120/80 in three weeks, just like all the charts say.

Answer 5

yes you should do some exercise, diet modification and reduce salt coz it causes your BP to increase. and as much as possible avoid stress. i think your BP is still high even with the drugs. you should keep a BP diary. monitor it daily and then go back to your doctor for consult. show your BP diary so he could adjust your medications. either increase the dosage or add another anti hypertensive medication.

Answer 6

Are you getting daily exercise?
regular moderate exercise (brisk walking) and losing even 10 pounds (if you are overweight) can help reduce blood pressure.
Eat lots of fruit and veg, one glass of red wine a day.
Lots of lifestyle things you can do, if you aren't already doing those things, that is.

Answer 7

U have to walk regularly for atleast 3kms in the morning and if it is good atmosphere it is better.Reduce salt and heavy cholestral items in food.If u do some yoga ur hypertension will be reduced.Even in the busy schedule,if u allot time for doing this,helps better for ur healthy life.(these were done & proven by my father)

Answer 8

Other answers suggesting exercise, weight loss, and diet change are good and you should do them but you also should be discussing this with your doctor.
It may be necessary to change your medications or add an additional one if lifestyle changes don't help enough

Answer 9

I think you will find this FAQ on hypertension helpful
http://drchander.com/Answers%20to%20questions%20on%20high%20blood%20pressure%20(hypertension).html