I can’t help but wonder how many people are diagnosed with hypertension erroneously.
Whenever I go to the doctor, dentist, or ophthalmologist, they say I have sky-high pressure. Even though I have no feeling of anxiety, it always reads high in those settings.
But at home, my blood pressure is perfect. And no, the machine is accurate. I’ve checked in the doctor’s office with my machine in front of him and showed him the memory with the at-home readings LOL.
I recommend videos by Dr. Sanja Gupta from York Cardiology. Read the comments below his videos some from medical staff.
I’ve tried 18 BP meds; all gave me bad side effects so I had to research alternatives like diet, exercise, deep breathing, magnesium powder, etc. I recommend everyone do their homework on every prescription med & know the side effects.
“High Blood pressure: Why we shouldn’t worry about the number
in this video, I try and explain why blood pressures are not as important as a persons general health status. I discuss how 2 people with the same blood pressure numbers can have completely different risks depending on their age and presence of comorbidities.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXE3SO05hxw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtbUzEzRpX1B9sGbRudG6g
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My body tends to hold fluid, which puts fluid in my inner ear, causing vertigo. Doctor put me on Hydroclorothiazide, which stops the body from absorbing salt. I am on the edge for vertigo but much improved and it helps my slightly high blood pressure too.
I run 120-25 over 78-85 at home, 139-90 at the doctor’s office. He think the BP is fine at 72 years old.
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I will add that from my readings, ARBs, followed by (or included with) a generic Calcium Channel Blocker are the preferred approaches to have the least side effects for most people.
Diuretics, for instance, are not considered a preferred approach, any longer.
Here is a thought: instead of taking pharmaceuticals to paper over the symptoms try eliminating sugar and all processed foods and doing intermittent fasting so the underlying metabolic damage can heal? Worked like magic for me and fixed a number of other problems I took for granted as “getting older”.
Sugar is a toxin and we are not made to eat constantly on such an energy rich diet as our modern society provides. Replace carbs with fats and oils and it becomes easy to go 16 hours or more without eating.
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“ARBs do not differ in effectiveness and may have fewer side effects than ACE inhibitors among those just beginning treatment,” said Chen. “We unfortunately cannot extend these conclusions to people who are already taking ACE inhibitors or those who are taking multiple medications. We would reiterate that if you experience any side effects from your medicine, you should discuss with your doctor whether your antihypertensive regimen may need to be adjusted.”
My wife and I both had the ACE cough. She got changed to Metoprolol, I got changed to Losartan.
I’m taking and ACE Inhibitor Ramipril but not because of blood pressure issues but rather for its anti inflammatory effects.
I started taking Ramipril a couple months ago—along with a stack of of other ingredients.
The goal is to rid my carotids of plaque build up. Should take another 6-12 months.
When that’s done—I’ll go off ramapril.
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I take generic benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) — an ARB. Highly effective, and virtually no side effects. Before Benicar went generic, I had to fight my insurer to get the prescription even though the ACE alternatives were making me miserable and were not all that effective.
Did not mention any specific brands