problems with blood pressure???

Question

i went to the doctor yesterday and he told me to take my meds twice daily now, and to keep a log on my BP then return in 2 weeks. my BP is still high, so how long will it take to get it down? what more can i do to get it down, and stay down?

iwent to a urgent care clinic Thursday evening for this problem, and they almost killed me! they gave me lassics and two doses of BP meds and sent me home. my BP dropped at midnight to 62/40 and only went up to 87/66. my face and lips turned white and i was afraid that if i passed out that i wouldn't wake up. so, i put cold water on my face and head till the ambulance got here. i was dehydrated from lassics and had too much BP meds in me...it was so bad that it took them 11 times to get an IV started in me!!!
what can i do to keep it from getting to the point of going back to the hospital? i've been on a strict diet and i cannot exercise good, because of knee replacement surgery and severe back problems too! and, it goes up too high when i do

when i went to urgent care my BP was 176/124

Answer 1

Sue them up, are they running an ER or butcher shop. You should have been placed under ACS (acute coronary syndrome) protocol, and should have detained/kept you under observation for atleast for 24 hours and stabilised your BP at a respectable level. Change the dam consultant and hospital as Lasix was given to you I presume in 40Mg dose in the initial stage.
If the ER chap was enough he would have placed you on Sublingual capoten 25 Mg and let the BP revert to normal smoothly.

Answer 2

Being on a strict diet is one thing that will help especially if you are overweight. Exercise does cause the pressure to rise but that is temporary. It will return to where it was once the body is back at rest. Walking is a good exercise if you can stand to do it. You don't have to do fast walking just walk. You can also do some upper body exercises while sitting. Actually your doctor should have given you a list of exercises that would be beneficial and appropriate for you. But try any movement you can do because every little bit will burn some calories and as you loose the weight so should the pressure drop. Otherwise the doctor will monitor you and the medication you are now so see how it works. He may have to add some or change some until he finds the right combination to control your pressure and keep it at a safe level. Be patient and good luck.

Answer 3

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 4

Monitoringyour blood pressure is the best way for your doctor to know how much you need for medication to bring your blood pressure down and it also tells them if you actually have high blood pressure. I check mine all the time and its normal, but as soon as I get to the doctor Its borderline probably anxiety issues. Having a log tells them what your pressure usually is and what you need which is why they told you two weeks that a good amount of time to tell them what you need. If your blood pressure gets to low cold fluids and slight exercise can bring it back up a bit.

Answer 5

Change in BP meds can take a week or two to finally show a change.

You don't say how high your BP gets... So can't really comment on the treatment you recieved at the Urgent Care Clinic. But it is obvious that you were overly treated.

Be sure to curtail your salt as much as possible. Even going to a salt substitute. OR use spices. Be sure to read the labels of food you prepare to find hidden salt.

Go on a reduced carb diet to loose weight a bit faster. The more you can reduce your weight the better your BP should get.

Answer 6

Slow breathing has been declared a breakthrough in natural blood pressure treatment, yet it still hasn't gained widespread use. Could the $300 price tag on the leading slow breathing device be a reason for skepticism? Now there can no longer be any excuse. This easy and practical guide, refreshingly free of mumbo-jumbo, will show you how to get the benefits of slow breathing on your own using music. I call it the Breath Easy method.


Start the music (see Things You'll Need) and get as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
Breathe slowly and deeply but keep to a comfortable rate. A short pause between exhale and inhale phases is normal.
Gradually extend your exhale phase until it’s approximately twice the length of your inhale. For example, breathe in for 2 seconds, pause, and then exhale for 4 seconds. DON'T COUNT or use and kind of timekeeper. The example is strictly to illustrate the correct pattern (See Tip 3).
Once you are used to this pattern, gradually slow your rate of breathing. Do not slow to a point of discomfort. If you feel any strain at all you need to back off. Remember you must stay relaxed in order to get the benefits.
Continue for 15 minutes. Repeat the session 4 or 5 times a week. That’s all it takes.

Tips
Slow breathing requires relaxation to be effective: the more relaxed you are the greater the benefits.
If you like to do abdominal breathing that's fine, but no particular style of breathing is required for slow breathing to lower blood pressure. Just breathe however is most comfortable for you.
Never try to count your breathing or follow a timekeeper. This is where most forms of breathing instruction go wrong. You can’t relax while counting or focusing on time. If you plant the inhale/exhale ratio of 1 to 2 firmly in your mind you will end up in the right ballpark.
Slow breathing to music is especially effective. In lieu of a timekeeper, the music itself will act as a regulator and your breathing will automatically adjust itself to the beat, helping to keep it smooth and regular.
It may feel awkward at first but it will quickly become second nature. It can also become extremely relaxing and enjoyable, almost addictive even. Many people use slow breathing for these benefits alone.
Slow your breathing very gradually over time. Although you shouldn't count you can check your rate now and then at the end of a session. 6 to 7 breaths per minute is an ideal rate to shoot for but this may take several weeks. And you don't even need to go that far to get the benefits. Clinical trials reveal that breathing as described at less than 10 breaths per minute for 15 minutes a day will lead to lower blood pressure.
Click here for the full story on natural blood pressure treatment using slow breathing with musicand to try an online interactive demo.

Warnings
Don't confuse deep breathing with strenuous. Breathe gently. You don't need to fill your lungs and doing so will only lead to hyperventilation (which will actually raise your blood pressure!). If you ever feel light-headed or winded you need to back off.

Things You'll Need
A quiet and comfortable place (your favorite recliner?) and a time when you have at least 15 minutes free of noise and distraction.
A piece of music that is very gentle and slow tempo. Classical adagios or larghettos are often ideal (but watch out for those numbers that suddenly explode into the 1812 Overture – you’re out to lower your blood pressure!). Other types of music that can work equally well are new age or ambient. You could even use chants or an ocean wave CD, anything relaxing with a slow and regular tempo.
If you have headphones I recommend using them. They focus the music and help insulate you from distracting noises. If you don’t have them don’t worry as you will still get good results.
A timer (optional) - only to signal the end of 15 minutes (not to count with

Answer 7

You are in my prayers! I have issues with my blood pressure too!

Answer 8

io was taking 2 differnt BP meds.. in the afternoons my bp so low i could hardly move..i quit one.without telling dr an bp got back to125/80...mayb u need 1 1/2 pills a day not 2...gd luk. get bp machine and check youself...u know u best...go swim...easy on knew and back...NO salt...

Answer 9

Drink water, limit your carbonated drinks, exercise (walk, swim) try to loose weight, laugh, and take your prescription medications as ordered. Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 10

vit's and the b's and teaspoon of vinagar.