anyone else here with high blood pressure problems?

cmariegerber
cmariegerber Posts: 5
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi, I'm looking to connect with anyone else here with high blood pressure issues. I recently joined this site about 3 weeks ago, but did not read the message boards until today- mostly out of curiosity.
I like MFP and using it online and with my blackberry. My doc wanted me to keep a food diary for a couple of weeks and bring it in at my last appointment. I found the reports section very helpful and my doc was really impressed; she told other patients about this site.

I've gained weight rather quickly, 20 lbs since November. I have had blood tests done this last month and seem to have trouble with this whole blood pressure thing. Wondering if there's any advice anyone could pass on that is helpful along with the battle to loose all the weight necessary.

Thanks!

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  • N_BEAST_MODE_24_7
    N_BEAST_MODE_24_7 Posts: 120 Member
    Hi,
    I also have HBP, and currently taken medication (nifedipine 60 mg) 6 years now. I exercise a lot to keep the pressure down, and I don't eat fried foods, that's " KEY "...you can't do one without the other! HBP is nothing to play with, I never been overweight but being african american its runs in my family. I would strongly advise you to exercise, and stay away from fried and spicy foods!!
  • gailygail99
    gailygail99 Posts: 582 Member
    me too. i have been taking Ziac for over 10yrs. I was on the lowest dose possible, 2.5mg, and then a couple of years ago went to 5mg, which is still a very low dose. that was due to my gaining weight. while on the medicine i seem to always been in control of it though. i actually go back to the doc on 4/22/11 and will see what he says. i am hoping to lose enough weight to come off of the medicine totally! good luck to you!

    i also cut out all of the fattening foods, stay within my calories and exercise EVERY day! i also try to not go over on my sodium, which is hard, but i am working on that now.
  • sherryv02
    sherryv02 Posts: 26
    I joined MFP this month becuase dr diagnosed me with High BP. He gave me 3 months to get it under control on my own before starting meds. I have to take my BP reading every other day and chart it , along with food/weight to turn in on my 3 month apt. This site is FAB for this. Especially with the APP for the iphone.
  • cmariegerber
    cmariegerber Posts: 5
    It's a pleasure to meet all of you. I'm trying real hard to get my weight under control.
    I take Metopropol for my high blood pressure, along with meds for adhd and insomnia. I have no idea yet why my blood pressure got so high over a year, but anything can be a contributing factor I'm sure.
    I do like this website a lot. If anything, it's made me think a little more about what I eat and how much. I count calories more often all the time. It has saved me some money I think, I spend a little more at the grocery store and have been eating out maybe once or twice a week. :flowerforyou:
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