father on treatment for hypertension asked to monitor his blood pressure periodically

I am suffering from high blood sugar and hypertension. My 2 doctors gave me their prescriptions. For high blood sugar, metformin and for high blood pressure, Filodepine with metoprolol. Reading the inserts in both, i discovered that one is not to be taken with the other. I am confused and sometimes refuse to drink both at the same time. Please advise.

Does treatment stop heart failure or does it just slow the progression of heart failure prolonging a person life but will cause death eventually if something else doesn’t cause death first???

Also what is the likely hood of a person having heart failure if ekg was normal, blood pressure is normal and the person doesn’t have hypertension, etc.

Hello and Thanks to all of you in advance:

Today, I was at a clinic going through initial screens for testing (as a volunteer "guinea pig") for a new pharmaceutical treatment. Part of the initial screens was a blood pressure test which must fit within tight parameters. What happened kind of stunned me, since I’ve never witnessed my body respond this way before, and I’m wondering why and if I need to be concerned about anything.

Previous to this screen, the protocol required that we not consume any caffeine or alcohol products for three days and also to fast for 10 hours previous to the screen, which I observed to the letter. I also do not use any drugs and do not smoke. Nor do I drink. I do exercise faithfully, but have not for the past couple days. I did take a multi-vitamin the day before (yesterday). No prescription meds, though.

I went into the screen very relaxed, having a full night’s sleep; not under any stress, etc. Good to go, so I thought.

However, for some VERY curious reason, when it came time for my blood pressure test, the readings fluctuated very significantly, and I’ve never witnessed such wide divergences in my life. Granted, I know that blood pressure readings will fluctuate every time you take them. And I normally have blood pressure results within the healthy range, or worst case, the "pre-hypertension" range (I am 52 and in good health).

However, this morning, the guy tested me 6 times (he was being kind – they’re only supposed to test once), and each time my BP fluctuated through what I thought was a wild range, both for systolic and diastolic measures. Each time, the BP readings for either side – systolic and diastolic – would go up or down in a range of 10-20 points!! Normally, the BP does not fluctuate that much (to the best of my knowledge, but that’s why I’m asking the community). And the weird thing was, I was totally relaxed, trying to meditate, etc., to get my BP in the range. It was always ONE number off; and, what was weird, is that one reading would show a leap on one side (say, diastolic) and a concomitant FALL in the other (systolic). Each reading showed both sides fluctuating like a teeter-totter; one up; the other down – like I said, in that 10-20 point wide range.

Does anyone out there have a clue as to why this kind of reading would show up like this? And need I be concerned about anything? Like I said, normally, when my BP is checked (at the Doctor, or wherever – even those free machines at Wal-Mart); the readings are fairly "normal."

This time, systolic was fluctuating between 120 and 140; and diastolic between about 72 and 93 – like a see-saw.

Thanks again for your help and ideas.

Dave in Arizona

My ‘normal’ blood pressure is something like 172/140.

I am aware that I have hypertension, thank you.

I am 22, a 1 pack per day smoker. I do not drink coffee/energy drinks; I am 5′11" and 175lbs; which means I have a normal weight.

The hypertension is the onset of the treatment of my aortic carnation; in which a patch was sewn onto my aorta in order to give it a proper size; this was done 14 years ago.

My big question? Am I going to die at 50???

doctors tells us that hypertension is bad, and they have medication treatments, but they dont tell the side effects or alternative ways of treating hypertnesion

medicine for over 10 years (hypertension) that the cause was my adrenal glands. Does anyone know any information about the function or treatment of this gland? Please help I don’t want to be placed on medication that will have some bad effects.

Specifically, stage 1 hypertension. Please cite references. Thanks.
Actually, I exercise a lot–an hour a day of running. Doctor says that’s why my heart rate is so low–49BPM, and that that’s a "fit" indicator, but my BP is in the pre-hypertention/stage 1 area: 128/79 – 141/87. So, I have exercise, and pretty much, diet covered. I eat little to no meat, plenty of tofu and fatty fish, such as tuna and salmon, and at least 1 serving of fruits and vegetables daily.
Red Yeast Rice treats cholesterol, not high blood pressure.

i had twin girls on june 5, 2008. when i was 34 weeks pregnant i was diagnosed with pregnancy induced hypertension. well, yesterday i went to the doctor and i found out that now i have high blood pressure and i was put on medication. i was reading the warnings about the medicine and it said that it was fatal to fetuses. we want another child in a couple years, so naturally i am worried. since i will be off of the medicine, what are the risks and complications of a pregnancy that starts off with high blood pressure? thanks.

I looked up in a book what kind of headache I’ve been experiencing based on the symptoms, and it looks like a hypertension headache. It didn’t even sound like any other headache listed. I understand this means high blood pressure, but I was wondering… saving myself a trip to a doctor, how can I diagnose this myself?

I’m thinking I’d have to buy a blood pressure monitor, and take regular readings… totally doable. That would be better than making an appointment, waiting 2 weeks, and paying a co-pay to have him tell me to do that.

What I’m looking for from you is a website giving information on self-diagnosis of hypertension, and treatment options. At what point should I see a doctor? Etc.

Thank you

Can everyone shoot me ideas of what hypertension has to do with EMT Basic assements and stuff. When is it important? Why does it help to know what it is?

I regularly check my blood pressure and recently, my blood pressure has been at the range from Prehypertension to Stage 1 Hypertension. I had a detailed physical exam a couple of weeks ago, and the doctor said it had nothing to do with what I ate. Not to mention, I eat VERY healthy. I eat mostly fruits and vegetables, very little meat, and almost no junk food at all (I’m not overweight/obese) either.

People have told me to "watch my diet," but as I’ve mentioned, I eat very healthy, and it has almost nothing to do with what I eat. So at this point, we are all assuming that my high blood pressure is caused by a series of stress from school, family, and friends–making it so I also lack sleep at the same time. I know "getting more sleep" is obviously a helpful treatment, but I’m looking for some more advice from health experts.

Is there any way I can treat this (i.e. meditation, more exercise, etc.)? Any other facts or advice related to high blood pressure are also welcome! Thank you!
Thanks to the people who have answered this question so far. But please, if you’re not going to read the details of this question, at least read the title of the question. I am looking for DRUG-FREE treatment…not pills or any kind of medication.

I have hypertension and I’m on medication which along with watching certain dietary items controls it nicely. I know the things that cause high blood pressure and try to stay away from them, however sometimes I know it is up and was wondering if there is anything you can do to knock it back down. If there are so many things that instantly raise it, it seems like there should also be things that would instantly lower it.

My mum suffers from hypertension and she is on alternative medicine and Yoga, which has helped to control the blood pressure to quite an extent. But since yesterday, she is complaining of spiining of head when she gets up from bed. I assume her blood pressue is risen now hennce asked her to rest and just lie on bed. I have also given her the allopathic medicine ( amlong – a) for it. But the situation hasnt improved.
It’s very early in the morning yet and the docs could be contacted only after few hours. Can anyone help me how to deal with this situation. She is 47 years old.

I got my blood pressure taken today and my reading was 124/74. I did some resarch and my Diastolic (74) reading was great, but discovered that my Systolic (124) was considered "prehypertension." Normal would be 120 or lower. I’m a ways away from having hypertension, but I want to get out of that "prehypertension" catergory. What are some effective ways of lowering my blood pressure?

Im 26 years old and i started taking amlor 10mg for hypertension since I feel high blood pressure symptoms (started one month before). Before that i have had blood pressure but without feeling any symptoms. Now I wonder why I have high blood pressure symptoms only now but not before while I get the same blood pressure reading? means my blood pressure reading now is not more than before and with medicine its lower but still i feel its symptoms.

I have no insurance and can’t afford the crazy money pit of doctors and perscriptions anymore. there must be a way for me to manage my hypertension and anxiety myself.
I am not over weight and exercise regularly. I am 42 years old and have always been in good physical condition. I don’t eat alot of salt at all.
I know about exercise and diet. Again, does anyone know of a homeopathic treatment?

I have somewhat high blood pressure right on the edge of being stage one hypertension. I don’t want to take medication because A.) I don’t have insurance at the moment and B.) Blood pressure medication is bad for the liver.

So the question is: how can I lower my blood pressure without using medication? Thanks!