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all year long average 135/89.
current daily average since being on leave for the last 10 days 125/81

work stress will be the end of me
 
CUZ_458 said:
all year long average 135/89.
current daily average since being on leave for the last 10 days 125/81

work stress will be the end of me
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The first reading is not great, not terrible. But glad you’ve identified why it’s elevated.
 
114/73 - average of last week.

Still on meds but best reading ever.

I would like to think all this helped or maybe it is too early to say ? Following a decent active lifestyle for almost a month+, at least compared to last year. Upped the ante in last 12-13 days in terms of regular exercise of at least 45 minutes a day, with one rest day per week. Significantly reduced intake of fizzy drinks - only one in last 15 days when it used to be 2-3 per week.
 
Candystore said:
Anyone who uses ayurvedic or natural medicine for high blood pressure?
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You do know that the gold standard, i.e. double blind trials, is hardly ever (probably never) used for ayurvedic medicines ? Ayurvedic industry (at least in India, where its usage is highest) is basically "anything goes" based on whatever ancient sanskrit text says and its liberal interpretation at best of times.

*3 of my close friends in India did some degree related to ayurveda and they have their own manufacturing units of ayurvedic "medicines".
 
surface said:
You do know that the gold standard, i.e. double blind trials, is hardly ever (probably never) used for ayurvedic medicines ? Ayurvedic industry (at least in India, where its usage is highest) is basically "anything goes" based on whatever ancient sanskrit text says and its liberal interpretation at best of times.

*3 of my close friends in India did some degree related to ayurveda and they have their own manufacturing units of ayurvedic "medicines".
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Are there products available in SA?
 
I went for a routine checkup yesterday. The doctor took my blood pressure, and, concerned by the reading, called in some nurses who took it multiple times. My average was a shocking 210/140, with a peak of 228/140. They understandably wouldn't let me leave until it came down a bit. Needless to say, I'm on medication now until Friday, when I return for further tests.

I'm monitoring my blood pressure at home every few hours, and while it's still quite high in the low 190s, at least it's better than yesterday's readings. The strangest thing is, I felt perfectly fine throughout the ordeal.
 

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Ciferion said:
I went for a routine checkup yesterday. The doctor took my blood pressure, and, concerned by the reading, called in some nurses who took it multiple times. My average was a shocking 210/140, with a peak of 228/140. They understandably wouldn't let me leave until it came down a bit. Needless to say, I'm on medication now until Friday, when I return for further tests.

I'm monitoring my blood pressure at home every few hours, and while it's still quite high in the low 190s, at least it's better than yesterday's readings. The strangest thing is, I felt perfectly fine throughout the ordeal.
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how old are you ? The average person would be laying in a hospital bed with those readings.
 
CUZ_458 said:
how old are you ? The average person would be laying in a hospital bed with those readings.
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Will be 42 this year. Been under a lot of stress with work, family and all the rest. But otherwise I had absolutely no symptoms. Now though it's time for some lifestyle changes.
 
Ciferion said:
I'm monitoring my blood pressure at home every few hours, and while it's still quite high in the low 190s, at least it's better than yesterday's readings. The strangest thing is, I felt perfectly fine throughout the ordeal.
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That's why they call this the silent killer. Virtually no symptoms, but damage being quietly done in the background, and then something pops and it's cheers.

Glad you caught it, and good luck getting it under control.
 
Sinbad said:
That's why they call this the silent killer. Virtually no symptoms, but damage being quietly done in the background, and then something pops and it's cheers.

Glad you caught it, and good luck getting it under control.
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Thanks Sinbad. Yes, it was quite a shock! The Amloc and Fortzaar do make me a bit lightheaded, but I'll see what the doctor says tomorrow.
 
CUZ_458 said:
all year long average 135/89.
current daily average since being on leave for the last 10 days 125/81

work stress will be the end of me
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Had the exact same experience. High readings all year, then near perfect readings during the whole December holiday. First day of work in January and the readings were back to high.
 
Can I ask what type of work that you do that causes it to spike so much or are there other environmental factors also at play ? I noticed my stress levels according to watch are higher during working week compared to weekend, but now I think I should also check my blood pressure
 
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