Tag Archives: bp

25-year-old female with moderately high blood pressure and rather high pulse rate – should I be concerned?

I have a lower-management job in a small retail corp, and the season isn’t quite over yet. I smoke one cigarette a day, half on the way to work and half on the way back from break. I had a problem with arrhythmia and low blood pressure as a teen, so I became paranoid and … Continue reading

How long does it take to see a drop in blood pressure?

I recently became aware of my high blood pressure, and am now actively trying to lower it. I’ve cut the sodium, and bad foods, have increase fruit veggies etc…& have started to do 30min/day cardio exersize. It’s been about 2 weeks now, and my BP has stayed the same. has anyone who has had high … Continue reading

what's going on with my blood pressure and pulse?

tuesday 7.50pm [after nap] BP – 154/98 pulse – 113 wednesday 2nd 8.40pm [after long sleep] BP – 181/98 pulse – 111 thursday 3rd 4.55pm [after long sleep] BP – 135/84 pulse – 86 what do you think of the numbers? i started fasting [which means no food] at 6pm on sunday. is it something … Continue reading

19 year old high blood pressure?? 140/92?

I am 19, a college student. I walk at least a mile combined to clasees, about 5 days a week. I am not extremely active, but I have been working out 3 days a week (anaerobic), but quit that about a month ago. I do not smoke, drink, and I only drink water. As far … Continue reading

I have borderline high blood pressure.?

I regularly workout. I do not smoke and quit using smokeless tobacco about a month ago. I eat healthy, very, very seldom do I eat fast food. There is no history of heart disease in my family. My resting heart rate is 91. BP=123 over 91. Any recomendations for lowering this? I dont know how … Continue reading

I am 34, 5 ft 11, 89 kg and have blood pressure 140/100. Will my plan work?

I knew I had to lose weight, but the high blood pressure really woke me up. I hope to get back to regular health and control by BP in 3-6 months time. If my BP does not go down in 2 months time, I will see a GP, but I want to see if I … Continue reading

Blood pressure of 160/102 high?

My dad recently got his bp checked and it was 160/102 hes 48 years old, i know that high. Right? What foods should he eat/or avoid? How can he lower his bp?

Blood pressure question?

136/84? I know the 136 is high. I guess the 84 is alright. I was wondering on ways to lower it. Also is that considered real bad or just a little over? I hear the lower one is more important, is that true? It has lowered over the past 3 weeks. The only thing I … Continue reading

Question about blood pressure?

I just had my bp checked and it read 136/73. I know that the 136 is high for my age (22) but the 73 seems low. I smoke but have cut down to just a few per day. I’m cutting a lot of high sodium foods out of my diet, but I do go out … Continue reading

High Blood Pressure?

My husbands doctor put him on Blood Pressure Meds this morning. He is only 22 years old, he isnt over weight. High Blood Pressure runs in his family but I still feel like part of its my fault. I dont cook healthy for him, we eat alot of fast food. I was wondering if anyone … Continue reading

How can I lower my potassium level?

I’m taking a new blood pressure med that raises one’s potassium level. Since I’ve been taking it I’ve developed leg cramps, a sign of elevated potassium. The BP med is working great, but I would like to get rid of these annoying cramps. I already drink lots of water and avoid foods high in potassium. … Continue reading