High Blood Pressure Help

SylviaCherie

Thanks everyone! Sometimes it's good to hear difference accounts and perspectives. Goal #1 Lose weight

fitcrystal1121

I'm 23 years old and was diagnosed with high blood pressure "offically" two years ago. When I say high blood pressure I mean a normal doctor's visit my blood pressure woiuld read 170+/120+ on average. My diet and weight is not great. I go up and down but have realized my blood pressure doesn't get that much better when I do loose weight. Both of my parent's have high blood pressure (neither are over weight). When my doctor put me on blood pressure meds at first I was very reluctant however I feel that they could be saving me from a stroke. I have went through periods of a month or two when I did not take them to see if I could fix my blood pressure on my own but the fact is everyone is different. I would say start by loosing weight and changing your diet for at least three to six months before you get on blood pressure meds. Also, I believe the pill your doctor wants to prescribe you is a water pill which I can't imagine would help for weight loss. I'm not a doctor just wanted to give my opinion. Good Luck

Liftng4Lis

SylviaCherie wrote: »

Thanks everyone! Sometimes it's good to hear difference accounts and perspectives. Goal #1 Lose weight

Go get it!

ericGold15

Exercise, weight loss, and reduction in sodium intake all reduce high blood pressure. YMMV