My mother is in her 60s. She has high blood pressure, and is taking medication for that (Lisinopril, a generic for Prinivil). She also has been having sporadic light-headedness and dizzy spells. Sometimes it’s when she wakes up, sometimes it’s after work at 6pm– the timing is random, whether or not she eats anything. Generally she doesn’t eat breakfast or much at all during the day (she had a Twinkie for today’s breakfast, for instance). She’s also taking medication for dizziness– Hydrochlorothiazise, a generic for Oretic/Esidrix that, randomly enough, says it may cause dizziness on the bottle. Her dizziness is so bad that she doesn’t want to drive, for fear of passing out. She started taking the dizziness pills on Wednesday, the blood pressure pills on Thursday.
The doctor said her blood pressure medication might take about two weeks to start working properly. Until then, I figure that whatever the cause, whether it’s her blood pressure or the medication, similar home remedies would work to help her get over the light-headedness, right? Does anyone have any recommendations of food or actions to take that could help my mother get over her light-headedness and dizzy spells until her blood-pressure medication starts working?
I have been trying to reduce my blood pressure and loose weight for the last two months and while I did loose weight at one point I seem to have stalled. I am looking for any way to loose weight and reduce my blood pressure with the need for drugs and am looking for any suggestions!
Please help urgently!
It is Sunday afternoon where i live and i can’t get hold of any doctors in my town.
I do not want to go to the Hospital today!
Please advise best home remedies to bring my Blood Pressure down.
My nose was bleeding non stop this morning and i know it is related .
My pressure was 220/181 which is very high.
I am not on any medication .
Do you think i would be allright if i waited for my doctor till tomorrow morning?
I am 52 years of age and have a blood pressure of 140/90. I have been under a great deal of stress and am looking for natural remedies to reduce my blood pressure or any anxiety I am facing lately.
IN A NUTSHELL: I’m looking for NATURAL remedies for the blood volume increase at this point, thanks!
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I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I can’t stand I get dizzy and black out due to blood pooling in my legs. I have extreme low blood pressure and I’m seeking natural remedies because I also have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, can’t take drugs, the chemicals in them trigger a reaction and if my BP gets any lower I could die. I’ve already passed out, been in a coma etc…)
I also have severe hypoadrenalism (adrenal failure), hypo-cortisol & hypo-aldosterone. HYPO = TOO LOW!
Recently I heard the term "hypovolemia" and that I don’t have enough blood volume. Why is that?
I drink a lot of water. Not too much so I don’t drown but really a lot.
My face gets very bloated at times. It was fine last night then it became bloated in a moment.
Is there any relation to eating vegetables and fruit and this condition? any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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NOTE: I HAVE GONE TO 6 DOCTORS AND THEY ARE ALL CLUELESS HENCE MY POSTING HERE. DRs. DISMISS ME BECAUSE THEY THINK HYPOTENSION IS NOT SEVERE YET IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS POINT FOR ME. End of my rope. Need help. Thanks.
I have all these diseases, pls comment specially if you are living in Amazon Jungle or member of wild Indonesian tribe or highly respected native of Congo Jungle, I like herbs and spices and Homeopathic someone could guide me. I dont want to die unnecessarily my kids are too young and as I have lots of plans and lots of desires and wishes most of them are still unfulfilled because lack of money. Local doctors are telling me to get a discount grave plot and their prescription drugs could do the final push. My one foot is in grave and other foot is on Banana peel. Help me if you can
she’s at home right now and taking meds, she doesn’t want to go to the hospital because she says its better if the pressure goes down slowly. but there are litttle home remedies. do you know any maybe a really effective one?
she takes her meds now, betablockers she said
4 weeks ago I started walking 2 miles/day and eating a heart healthy diet. My blood pressure has fallen from 150/100 to 128/80 in that time. I plan to continue. What other things can I do to keep my blood pressure under control.
My brother suffers from high blood pressure. He refuses to go to the doctor. I know eventually someone’s gonna have to drag him to the clinic. Until then, what is a really good home remedy for high blood pressure?
Does anyone have suggestions for homeopathic rememdies for high blood pressure? (160/104 with conventional meds) If you have and have had success, what did you use? Thanks.
I have really high blood pressure.. when I was put on medication it was consistantly around 170/120. I’m 20 years old.. so my doctor thinks it’s strange.. he wanted me to get blood work done but since I have to fast I haven’t found the time to go yet so I haven’t gone back to my doctor and the medication he prescribed for me to use in the mean time finished a couple days ago.. does anyone know of any home remedies that I could use in the meantime until I see my doctor (probably next week)
Her blood pressure is so bad, she’s blown out the blood vessels in her eyes twice in the last year. I think her doctors are quacks, they just keep giving her more pills to take and now she is having kidney problems from all the drugs. I am looking for some natural remedies that might help.
My mom has essential high blood pressure sometimes reaching over the 200/160 mark. As her blood pressure has been high for a while she has an enlarged right ventricle which will and is leading to CHF. Her breathing is already heavy. Her doctor has given her Betaloc, Plendil, Inhibace, Dosan, Cartia a blood thinner, Lipex for high cholesterol and Quinine for night cramps. She’s in her early 70’s and she complains of head aches, extreme fatigue and loss of energy. She has increasing dark circles around her eyes as if she hasn’t slept in months with shortness of breath like she’s gasping for air. I would like her to try natural remedies because these synthetic drugs don’t appear to be doing much for her overall health. Can anyone advise some really good and effective natural remedies to treat both high blood pressure and CHF? I know Celery is good for lowering blood pressure.
My girl-friend has high blood pressure and suffers chronic headaches, she has had pills but it causes her blood pressure to fluctuate too much…Is there anything we can do to help her, perhaps a diet or something?
I only have a month to lower my reading of approximately 150-105. Losing 10 percent of body weight isnt an option. Lowering sodium is do-able, exercise is in progress, and drinking water is good.
My systolic blood presure currently is 160 and plus when i have to exert myself pjysically in any way. I would like to bring this reading closer to 120 as possible. my diastolic reading is usually 87 – 104. I am a 58 year old female. I’m 5′ 6" tall, I weigh 255 lbs. and I know i need to eat healthier.
For the past two years, I have been on two medications to help lower my hypertension. Yet for almost a year, I have not been taking my medication. Reason is well, the co-pay builds up everytime I go in for a refill and its sort of hard when you are trying to save money for the future and pay for a medicine co-pay. Question: does anyone have any suggestions that may lower my high blood pressure minus the medications?
My dad has high BP & blood sugar levels. Although he’s administring required medicine, can anyone suggest any good home remedies to keep them always under control.
Please do not give me medical advice or tell me to see a doctor. I know what Hypertension is and what causes it. I am asking this question for a friend who WILL NOT go to the doctor, because he does not have a job or insurance. I want to try and help him.
I was wondering if there were any remedies besides medication. I eat well and exercise but is there anything else I can do? Are there any natural supplements/vitamins?
I’m pregnant and have low blood pressure. I’m now having issues with fainting because of it. Is there any way that I can get it higher without hurting the baby?
Besides aspirin, do you know of any herbs or anything else I can use to keep my blood pressure lower? I don’t have a high blood pressure problem, but when I’m nervous my heart starts pounding to a ridiculous extent. So I’d appreciate any recommendations
I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I can’t stand I get dizzy and black out due to blood pooling in my legs. I have extreme low blood pressure and I’m seeking natural remedies because I also have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, can’t take drugs, the chemicals in them trigger a reaction and if my BP gets any lower I could die. I’ve already passed out, been in a coma etc…)
Recently I heard the term "hypovolemia" and that I don’t have enough blood volume. Why is that?
I drink a lot of water. Not too much so I don’t drown but really a lot.
My face gets very bloated at times. It was fine last night then it became bloated in a moment.
Is there any relation to eating vegetables and fruit and this condition? any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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NOTE: I HAVE GONE TO 6 DOCTORS AND THEY ARE ALL CLUELESS HENCE MY POSTING HERE. DRs. DISMISS ME BECAUSE THEY THINK HYPOTENSION IS NOT SEVERE YET IT’S A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH AT THIS POINT FOR ME. End of my rope. Need help. Thanks.
I also have severe hypoadrenalism (adrenal failure), hypo cortisol & hypo aldosterone.
I’m looking for NATURAL remedies for the blood volume increase at this point, thanks!
Thanks Tim. I do eat a lot of salt or I couldn’t stay conscious.
PLEASE REPORT THE TROLL gazeygoo, I nearly died twice, I don’t need to be insulted like this.
A dear friend has uncontrolled high blood pressure. He’s 28, and we don’t want to lose him! He’s taking traditional meds, exercizing and dieting, but nothing works. I’ve heard that curry tea lowers blood pressure. Do you know of a natural remedy we can give him to help his medications work better?
I have been walking everyday for over a year and follow a healthy diet. Have lost 70 lbs. I know I look better and feel better, but my blood pressure is very high. It just won’t come down. I really would like to try a natural remedy. If anyone can help, I appreciate it. Thanks.
i have high blood pressure and no doctor to help me with this potential health risk. I’m currently on mediaction but I am nursing my baby. I am on Labatoral at the moment. But my prescription is about to run out. I need to find someone who can help me or offer low cost doctor visits in the Bend OR area. Were in the process of trying to get medical insurance. But, I don’t have a current doctor. What can I do?
my mother has high blood pressure and it got real high last night at 170/105. my question is are there any natural remedies that may help lower her blood pressure so she can wing off medication besides exercising and healthy eating? i know that’s the reason why it’s high in the first place, but is there anything specific that may help?
I would like to be on a good diet for IBS and High Blood pressure and high Cholesterol.Can you help me eat the right things,for my health conditions.HeLLLpPPP!!!
Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I’m wanting to lose a lot of weight, and I’ve been making a lot of salads, with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, green bell peppers, celery, onions, carrots … and then I pour on a bunch of vinegar and lemon juice. It’s tasty, nutritious, and very low-calorie. It seems to be working for me, but my dietitian isn’t happy. And I didn’t even tell you what my primary care physician thinks about my decision to quit all my diabetes and blood pressure medications and just rely on a raw vegan diet instead of the meds … except that I’m going to have to find another primary care physician.
Just recently after seeing the doctor I find out my cholesterol and blood pressure is very high. I have to take medicine and exercise and watch what I eat. I have watch those Nutricious labels and salt in-take. Your advise is most appreciated and web sites to find good affordable nutricious food recipes
My boyfriend recently had a 2nd heart attack and now has to have a quadruple bypass in a month…….where can I find information a what he can eat? He was diagnosed with diabetes, and has always had high blood pressure..but he is very stubborn and won’t eat right…I think this time scared him…PLEASE HELP..ANY INFORMATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Plz let me know a good diet for a person that suffers from arhtritis and high blood pressure who is always sick and cant walk. Do u have any diet or tips with things they have to do? Plz let me know as sson as possible.
I already know that a high fiber, low sodium, and low fat diet lowers your blood pressure. DUH. What I can’t seem to find is the reasons these things are true. I’m writing a paper on blood pressure and I’ve found so many great sources, but not one of them tells me the actual physiological reasons that this type of diet lowers blood pressure. If anyone could point me to some sources on this I would really appreciate it. Any doctors out there??? : )
I’m on a low carb diet and it works beautifully for me. My mother is very overweight and has high blood pressure. She asked me to find out if it is a good diet for her to start.
My mother just had a stroke, and she is a diabetic, the stroke was caused from high blood pressure/cholesterol….now she’s home and has already asked to speak with a dietician but is unable to get in for a week, where can i find a list of foods that she should avoid, and foods that she can eat?? any good websites for this particular diet?
