High blood pressure...HELP

sevetrap488
sevetrap488 Posts: 1 Member
edited July 2015 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm in need of help. I had to go to ER b/p was 216/109 doc wants me on meds but he's giving me a month to try and get on track on my own. I starting walking 2 miles but the foods is what's giving me problems seems like everything is high is sodium. Need a diet plan
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  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    edited July 2015
    I had a high BP
    You should talk with your doctor about it...dont know what he further said

    But i lost weight and i am salt less. So i dont add salt to my cooking
    I cook from scratch

    My BP started to drop after 2.5 months and now after 8 months it is like a young dog again 112/72
    And stays stable.

    So losing weight CAN help ( not always)
    And going salt less

  • Merkavar
    Merkavar Posts: 3,082 Member
    How much sodium are you eating a day?

    Maybe your thinking your having a lot when you aren't. Did your doctor tell you to lose weigh and reduce sodium? Or just to lose weight.
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    lol hypertensive crisis but no meds?

    go see your regular doc

    cut out salt, drink more water

    but see your general physician asap
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    sevetrap488 wrote: »
    I'm in need of help. I had to go to ER b/p was 216/109 doc wants me on meds but he's giving me a month to try and get on track on my own. I starting walking 2 miles but the foods is what's giving me problems seems like everything is high is sodium. Need a diet plan

    My doctor recommended the DASH diet plan which is designed for people with high blood pressure. There's lots of information online and several books. I would still go speak with your regular doctor and ask about it. You might have accompanying issues you're not aware of yet.
  • AdamImadA
    AdamImadA Posts: 74 Member
    draznyth wrote: »
    lol hypertensive crisis but no meds?

    go see your regular doc

    cut out salt, drink more water

    but see your general physician asap

    ^^this. Have you been checking your bp since being home?
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    meanjoegreenn wrote: »
    Suprisingly meditation actually lowers your blood pressure, I used to have high blood pressure but it has returned to normal now.I suggest everybody learn how to meditate because ever since I have started I have never been happier. I have improved my life drastically. I have an overall sense of peace with myself and the world. My stress levels have gone to an all time low and It even helps me with my anxiety and panic attacks.

    If you want to learn how to meditate I suggest you read this story.

    http://anxiousreview.com/learnmeditation/

    I think it is wiser for the OP with a high BP like that to consult the doctor and discuss what to do.

  • Spreyton22K
    Spreyton22K Posts: 323 Member
    Definite + 1 here on seeing your own Doctor to discuss the next step from here on in regarding medication to get help with this.

    In the long term, certainly there is a lot you can do to help. Lowering your stress levels, increasing your hydration with water, getting in some exercise (again talk to your Doc. about one suitable given your current situation) and losing weight all will help.

    Yes, pre-prepared foods often do come with a pretty high sodium price tag - and this is where you can use your culinary skills to start making foods from scratch and even adjusting any previous favourites that are too high in sodium so they fit your needs.

    Fresh fruit, veg. and meat are all great choices and the sky is the limit in the inventive and tasty ways you can prepare them.....
  • LuckyMe2017
    LuckyMe2017 Posts: 454 Member
    Just cut all added salt.
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    meanjoegreenn wrote: »
    Suprisingly meditation actually lowers your blood pressure, I used to have high blood pressure but it has returned to normal now.I suggest everybody learn how to meditate because ever since I have started I have never been happier. I have improved my life drastically. I have an overall sense of peace with myself and the world. My stress levels have gone to an all time low and It even helps me with my anxiety and panic attacks.

    If you want to learn how to meditate I suggest you read this story.

    http://anxiousreview.com/learnmeditation/
    A. It is enough of an issue that medical intervention is necessary too, at least to start
    B. It isn't just general unguided meditation that gives the most benefit. You want to do bio-feedback if you're trying to learn to control blood pressure.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    What are you eating if 'everything' is high sodium?
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    OP you can not just cut salt...that can be dangerous too. You have to consult your doctor.
    Weight loss wehn your are overweight can never harm you.

    But just cutting away the salt, just like that without medical consult is not a wise thing to do.
    Less salt yes, cut away all salt no.

    Ask your doctor!
  • 85Cardinals
    85Cardinals Posts: 733 Member
    edited July 2015
    If you're already 216 you need medication right now. Work on exercise and diet later.
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    I gained a lot of weight and the result was high blood-pressure. I was on medication for about 2 years. Now, in the last 3 months I've close to 30 lbs. and I'm monitoring my own bp and have stopped taking any drugs as my bp is normal. My doctor is very happy and so am I. If you are overweight, lose weight and it may go down. As far as diet goes, I eat every kind of food, I just don't eat too many calories for my size.
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    Also, if your doctor wants you on medication, take it. Otherwise you could be risking a very dangerous situation. You can lose weight while on the medication. Follow your doctor's advice.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    edited July 2015
    You should really talk to your doctor about medications even if it is temporary.

    Have you heard of the DASH diet? It's usually recommended to people with high blood pressure.

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/dash-diet/art-20048456
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Watching your sodium with mfp is easy. I keep my level at 2000 mg due to kidney disease and semi high blood pressure. I just prelog and move things around until it gets under 2000. I still have about one day once a week where I go a little over rarely a lot over. My suggestion is prelogging your days.
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    Water retention from sodium doesn't raise a person's BP that extremely. Exercise and weight loss can help but that is over time. Your Doctor may want to put you on medication until the fitness helps. As a stroke survivor, I implore you to make an appointment ASAP with your regular GP.
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    edited July 2015
    just popping back in to reiterate

    all these people talking about diets and sodium and hydration and such

    all good things, yes

    but you had a hypertensive crisis

    manage this with your general physician. they will guide you in the proper direction
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    draznyth wrote: »
    just popping back in to reiterate

    all these people talking about diets and sodium and hydration and such

    all good things, yes

    but you had a hypertensive crisis

    manage this with your general physician. they will guide you in the proper direction

    +1

  • NH_1970
    NH_1970 Posts: 544 Member
    Your local hospital may have a dietician/nutritionist. You could ask your physician about it.

    I was able to lower my blood pressure after a huge scare, I knew what foods were low in sodium though and how to eat well. I learned that over time and through a nutritionist. My doc had wanted to put me on meds but I asked for one month. It took one month for it to get more normal. Again though I am stressing that I knew what to eat because I had gotten outside help prior to that.

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    draznyth wrote: »

    manage this with your general physician. they will guide you in the proper direction

    ^^ Or a cardiologist if you feel you are not getting the proper care from your GP
  • tkmotivation
    tkmotivation Posts: 19 Member
    Troutsy wrote: »
    draznyth wrote: »

    manage this with your general physician. they will guide you in the proper direction

    ^^ Or a cardiologist if you feel you are not getting the proper care from your GP

    Agreed!

    I work in cardiology and have seen some nasty issues relating to hypertensive crises, one including a ruptured aorta. PLEASE contact a medical professional!
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    Troutsy wrote: »
    draznyth wrote: »

    manage this with your general physician. they will guide you in the proper direction

    ^^ Or a cardiologist if you feel you are not getting the proper care from your GP

    +1

    I went to my GP last year with some issues, and then spent some time with an excellent cardiologist

    you can just ask your GP for a referral, I believe they are required to provide one if requested
  • Virkati
    Virkati Posts: 679 Member
    I've had several issues related to high blood pressure. I've been in the hospital and received intervention because it got SO out of control. You MUST see a doc. TAKE the meds if prescribed. LIVE LONG ENOUGH to tackle the weight and health issues.
  • 460mustang
    460mustang Posts: 196 Member
    Everybody else gave you good advice. I bought a home automatic BP monitor so I can check myself everyday, but I was only a tad over normal 135/85. Since losing weight and walking 2 or 3 miles a day I'm in the normal range now. The one I bought cost $40.00
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Mine was a little high but I got it down with exercise and by quitting my stressful career. Never took meds. It's totally normal now.

    Your BP is VERY HIGH, though. I don't think you should wait and see what happens. Continue with diet and exercise, but contact your doctor right away! It's probably a smart idea to go ahead and use the medication while you work on your lifestyle changes. You can always stop the meds if/when you get things under control. Don't play around with high BP!!!
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    draznyth wrote: »
    lol hypertensive crisis but no meds?

    go see your regular doc

    cut out salt, drink more water

    but see your general physician asap

    This

    You should be on meds as you lose weight
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    Losing weight will be the #1 thing to bring down your blood pressure. Eating LESS will be the most important step. Salt has a relatively modest effect on BP even for susceptible people. Being on drugs while you lose weight is fine.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    MidwaysT wrote: »
    Just cut all added salt.

    It is not that simple...it helps but is far from solving the problem.

  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    MamaBirdBoss wrote: »
    Losing weight will be the #1 thing to bring down your blood pressure. Eating LESS will be the most important step. Salt has a relatively modest effect on BP even for susceptible people. Being on drugs while you lose weight is fine.

    From the research that I have done...

    There is some controversy over how much affect that sodium has on blood pressure. For those with a healthy BP it seems to have little to none affect...for those that are already hypertensive there is evidence that sodium intake does affect them.

    Since I have been battling with high BP for some time now I am willing to err on the side of caution and lower my intake. I do agree however that losing the extra weight and exercising regularly is definitely a huge part of controlling it.

    To the OP...I can not recommend enough...research...research...research. I finally hit ALMOST normal ranges yesterday. I am losing weight...exercising...and keeping my sodium intake below 1500mg.

    I am also learning how to cook using spices, herbs and other lower sodium ingredients.

    Be leery of products that say "reduced" sodium...they only have to be 25% lower that the original product to qualify. Low sodium is 140mg or less.

    Google "what qualifies as low sodium". There is a chart that tells you what levels the food labels refer to when it comes to sodium levels.

    My BP was close to your range about a year ago...as I said...I am now almost close to normal.

    While sodium might no cause high BP...it causes you to retain water which will raise your BP.

    Again...research...research...research...when you go to your doctor be informed.



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