Who Has Dropped Their Blood Pressure? Tell Your Story!

My BP seems to have a direct correlation to my weight.

About 7 years ago, I got up to about 220lb...BP was 140/90ish. Doctor started talking about putting me on medication, so I started losing weight.

Got down to around 170...BP was 120/80.

Gained a little back, up to about 185-190...BP was 130/85.

Got pregnant, was almost 250lb by the end...BP was 160/90 (and I don't think it had much to do with the pregnancy).

Delivered my son, dropped to around 225 immediately...BP was 140/90ish again.

Lost another 60lb to get down to 170 again...BP was 115/75ish.

Got pregnant again. I've kept my weight much more under control this pregnancy, (at 34 weeks pregnant I'm around 190)...BP is 120/80.

My body's happy weight seems to be around 170. Although I would be happier with it being more like 150 .

Reduced sodium, increased potassium. Whala!!

I was too heavy for years and watched my BP climb up. Was in denial that it was ongoing, not a transient issue. I finally admitted it was a real issue and started meds. I hate taking pills. I tried at least 10 of the most common prescriptions, and had severe coughing reactions to each one of them, to the point that I was throwing up from coughing so much. My coworkers mumbled that maybe I have TB and to stay away from them! I got pneumonia from having my respiratory system so irritated. Found one that was the least irritating, but I was very frustrated and googled how to lower blood pressure naturally. Read all the things I already knew but couldn't seem to get a handle on-lose weight, lower sodium intake, increase physical activity.......I found MFP and started using it just to track my sodium. (I am a salt addict, surprise). Got into it, started seeing pounds drop, BP drop, increased my activity...I feel wonderful now. Still have trouble with salt intake, but so much better and MFP tracking really stares me in the face if I make bad choices. Really appreciate this site.

I suffer from low blood pressure. Lots of times I don't even tip into the 80s and after a good workout I'm dropping dangerously low. Feels fine to me though, but I can get lightheaded sometimes.
Found out the best thing is to munch on something loaded with sodim. A quick fix is salt in my palm. Then I have to kick off my morning with a 280 calorie hot pocket. A lot of sodium in it and I feel great.