Have you reduced your bp with diet and exercise?

delta90017

The question above. Any success reducing bloop pressure without medicines using diet and exercise?

becs_91

Yes! I've been closely monitoring my BP since a scary reading at a doctor's office in May (not even at my peak weight - I gained about 10 more in the months following that).

I'm only 5 weeks into my diet changes and regular exercise and my BP is already back to normal. Woo!

DaniKenmir

Yeah, well not ME but my dad did. it's the healthiest way to do it, all those meds and stuff are bad for you in the long run!

threeohtwo

Yes. This is so crazy but in two weeks of working out and drinking more water my blood pressure has dropped 20 points on top and bottom.

acstansell

yes - my last dr. appt before I started my diet I was at 180/100... now I'm back to my normal 120/80.

opal24

Yes, even without exercise - just diet, I've gone from 140+/90 to 125/79. Definitely works.

Debbe2

Yes, absolutely yes

gerripho

Yes! I was on both Diovan and Norvasc. Weight loss alone -- at about 40 lbs gone -- and the doc took me off the Norvasc. I added a bit of walking and bike riding, dropped nearly another 10 lbs, and the doctor cut my dose of Diovan in half. Oh yes, I also quit smoking. With cardio and losing a few more pounds, I should be off the BP meds completely.

abyt42

Yes, but my bp was good (low normal) when I was at my heaviest...

SweetMe1

I hoping that works for me, but I've had high blood pressure since I was in my 20s and I was at normal weight and exercised then. Both my parents had high blood pressure so I'm guessing it's a heriditary problem. My blood sugar levels are better however.

Phaedra2014

The question above. Any success reducing bloop pressure without medicines using diet and exercise?

Yes but in my case it hasn't been a good thing. My BP was about 115/70, which was good and now it hovers at 95/52, which is so low I can barely make it through my day.

Jesstruhan

Not I (my BP is like I'm nearly dead) but I reduced my cholesterol. My Dr. was very happy!

JennyLisT

Yes. I have the dreaded white coat hypertension, and even that reading has gone down.

AmberJo1984

I actually posted a forum topic about this earlier. I've had a lot of success with this. As of today's reading, my bp is 118/64. Last time I checked a few weeks ago, it was 160/100. So... It's went down A LOT. :bigsmile:

I would suggest lowering sodium intake, if you haven't already. And drink LOTS of water. This is what has helped with me. On top of exercising.

zyxst

Yes, but not enough according to my doctor. Of course, she doesn't ever tell me what it is just that it's 'normal for me'. She also doesn't understand that I have white coat syndrome because, you know, fat people automatically have high blood pressure. :huh:

StephanieEmpson

Yes I just had my 6 month diabeties check up and Doc took me off my BP meds ..... Yes it works!!

smsgreaves

Yes. I have the dreaded white coat hypertension, and even that reading has gone down.

Same, and same!! I think the anxiety of knowing it will be terrible has gone down which helps the 'white coat' syndrome a lot

EDesq

Yes, and also Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar every day. I also use supplements (potassium, Omega 3) so these also may have something to do with it. I stopped taking potassium once and My BP went high. Truthfully, you have to find your own "Cocktail". As a very prominent doctor said, "When the Body starts correcting/healing not JUST one thing is effected." Chances are if your BP is problematic other stuff needs help to...go for becoming Totally Healthy.

myhorizon

I’ve had high bp since I was 16 years old! 7 weeks into working out, I feel great however; my bp fluctuates. Yes, I’m on medication for it. I believe it's a hereditary. Both of my grandparents had it and both of my parents have it. All I can do is stay away from salt, eat clean and workout for my health. Stress also plays a huge role in this also.

AmberJo1984

Garlic is also supposed to help reduce blood pressure. So... start using garlic in everything you cook.

Fortunecat1

Yes, but not enough according to my doctor. Of course, she doesn't ever tell me what it is just that it's 'normal for me'. She also doesn't understand that I have white coat syndrome because, you know, fat people automatically have high blood pressure. :huh:

This is very strange. Are you saying your doctor refuses to tell you what your BP is? That is YOUR health information. Your doctor has actually refused to tell you your readings? If so, you need a new doctor. Also, you can check your BP at the drug store or at home and take that info to your doctor if you think you have white coat syndrome.

As for the original question, I have now stopped taking my BP medication, thanks to my weight loss and increased exercise! I'm so happy; I hate taking medication. My doctor is so pleased with me!

Cricket09

Phaedra2013: MHO you probably should go back to see your doc about that dangerously low bp. Take care!:flowerforyou:

AABru

The question above. Any success reducing bloop pressure without medicines using diet and exercise?

Yes but in my case it hasn't been a good thing. My BP was about 115/70, which was good and now it hovers at 95/52, which is so low I can barely make it through my day.

THIS^^^^ However, I don't have any problems with making it through my day. My DR checked my BP twice last visit because she couldn't believe it. My resting heart rate is 54 as well...I'm just so happy to be cardiovascularly fit! But if you can't make it through your day...you really need to get it checked out!

itsjilly

I did! Lost 20 lbs, and started exercising and I had to come off my bp meds!!

SunnyAndrsn

BP has always run low, but my resting pulse rate has dropped dramatically, like from hovering around 100 to high 70s. This is a result of cardio--mainly increased walking, and the weight loss.

TinGirl314

Yup I've only lost 18 pounds since my heart attack...I've gone from 157/120 to 131/82!
And surprise I don't feel like my heart is about to explode anymore!

m23gm25

My bp was 189/94 a few months ago on 2 meds. Now it's 139/ 78, still on same 2 meds. I fully expect to get off both meds by the time I reach goal.

becs_91

Just wanted to add that I had NO idea "white coat syndrome" or "white coat hypertension" existed until a few of you mentioned it a few posts back and I looked it up. I've always noticed that my BP spikes at a dr's office reading, even when I meticulously track it on my own accord and it's always significantly lower. Then I get sooo stressed about having it taken at the dr's, and lo and behold, it reads crazy high. Hm.

FoodPwnr

My sw was 280 and was on 3 blood pressure meds....after losing 60 lbs my doctor took me off all med. Blood pressure is normal now...i monitor it daily and watch my sodium..

Phaedra2014

Phaedra2013: MHO you probably should go back to see your doc about that dangerously low bp. Take care!:flowerforyou:

Thank you. It is low for me and I feel like crap lately. I saw my doctor and he said to add more salt to my food and drink more water. I already drink about 10-12 cups a day but I quit adding salt to my food a while back. I need to add some and see if the diastolic goes up some.

zyxst

Yes, but not enough according to my doctor. Of course, she doesn't ever tell me what it is just that it's 'normal for me'. She also doesn't understand that I have white coat syndrome because, you know, fat people automatically have high blood pressure. :huh:

This is very strange. Are you saying your doctor refuses to tell you what your BP is? That is YOUR health information. Your doctor has actually refused to tell you your readings? If so, you need a new doctor. Also, you can check your BP at the drug store or at home and take that info to your doctor if you think you have white coat syndrome.

If I want to know, I have to ask her. I do wonder if it's part of Canadian healthcare since no Canadian doctor will willingly tell me my bp. When I asked for my bp to be checked, she did it twice the wrong way (jack up the cuff to tourniquet level, get bp, release and immediately do it again), which I've had done before and leads me to believe I gave a normal 120/80 reading the first time and she doesn't buy it.

I'd love to check myself at a drug store, but my biceps are too fat to fit the cuff. Yet another problem since most doctors and nurses use regular cuffs and the pressure is horrid, like being a heroine junkie without the heroine.