I'm going to the Dr. but nothing works...
2007-09-07 05:30:48 · 9 answers · asked by Me 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Talk to your doctor about medication.
2007-09-07 05:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, do not panic. There are so many reasons that can cause raised blood pressure, for e.g. working out, climbing up the stairs, walking at fast pace or even being nervous about your blood pressure! It is called the 'white coat effect'. That is why, if you're suspected to have high blood pressure, the GP or doctor will take your blood pressure reading on three separate occasions and you're advised to be there early and settle down so that you wont be nervous or tired for your blood pressure measurement.
If your blood pressure still remains high after the third reading, the doctor will suggest lifestyle changes, like diet, exercise, smoking cessation etc, before using the medicine. If you can change your lifestyle, there's a big possibility for your blood pressure to improve (i.e. reduced) and you might not even need medicine.
So yes, pray if you want ( I don't see any reason why not ) but don't be too disheartened because it is not the end of the world. But it is a very good start to improve lifestyle before other cardiac problem can arise for e.g. stroke or heart failure.
Good luck!
2007-09-07 12:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by za^za 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray all you want, it won't do you any good. However, you can take personal responsibility for it by doing these:
Following a Healthy Eating Pattern
Reducing Salt and Sodium in Your Diet
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Being Physically Active
Limiting Alcohol Intake
Quitting Smoking
If those don't work, you may need to add meds to control it.
2007-09-07 12:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Concerned 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your blood pressure is too high. If your family doctor cannot help you get it under control, I suggest you see a specialist, try an Internal Medicine specialist first. Usually, there is a medication that will help. He/she may also be able to help you make some other changes that may work: diet, lifestyle, exercise, etc.
I also believe prayer works . . . but we are also expected to use the obvious means of help that are available to us . . . doctors, etc.
Best wishes to you, and do what you need to do.
2007-09-07 13:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Kindness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a little high but then again my BP is around 105/75. I have low BP!!
2007-09-07 12:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by ~J.J.H~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say nothing works, do you mean you've tried medication hasn't worked. Because if you haven't tried anything, ask your doctor about some meds you could possibly try.
2007-09-07 12:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by paige 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nah just try to do what the doc's tell ya. My husbands' stays in the 200's.
2007-09-07 12:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I was at 201/155 and it was stress so maybe start doing yoga
2007-09-07 12:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,to high ,mine is 127/78 .
2007-09-07 12:40:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋