[canadacatman]

I have been diagnosed with high blood and would like to know if there are any members that have it that would not mind me asking you a few questions. Thanks

[dgramie]

I have had high blood pressure for about 10 years. I am on meds and its controlled. I do try and watch my sodium,but not always good.

[canadacatman]

Hi before meds controlled it did you notice when you were active or climbing stairs it went way up. Thanks

[Karencat]

According to my GP I have high blood pressure - however I suffer from White coat syndrome -when you talk to a dr your blood pressure rises I have a little writs blood pressure tracker I monitor with at home - I do not cook with salt - well apart from potatoes those need to be cooked in salt - something to do with starch removal - try meditation to help control and bring it down Yoga is also supposed to be good ...


I have a real dislike of Drs - Yesterday I went in as I have swimmers ear (water stuck in eardrum caused a fungal infection -YUCK!) to get it looked at and the first thing they do is question you about weight - then take your blood pressure ... this time it was 140 /80 beats 135/105 I guess when taken at home its 115/75 on a good day or up to 130/85 when children driving me bonkers

I do not take meds - I eat a low sodium diet unless I get cramp, which is usually a lack of sodium as I drink a fair bit of water too
regular walks fresh veg are all supposed to help as well