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Posted 7/18/2016 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
A couple of months ago, I found out I was borderline on my sugar and cholesterol. 4 months ago, i started on hypertension pills. I began eating well, cut salt and exercise on average 3 hours a week of running. I have lost 10kg/22lbs. I feel fitter and have better stamina. Look much better too. I still have another 10kg to lose.

However positive the above seems, it is not reflected on my blood pressure. It seems to be going up. Before starting my pills, my diastolic was at 100 then it went to 80 for the first two weeks of meds. Then it just started climbing even as I upped my exercise intensity And lost more weight. And now it's at 90. I feel so hopeless! And the anxiety is just killing me. I even broke down at my GO's office last week when she read my bp results and said to up my meds.

I am losing sleep and headaches and I feel like I am just going to die and my four year old will be without a mom. Why is this happening? Why can't diet and exercise fix this???
Posted 7/18/2016 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Please don't get stressed up over it even though this advice is irrational. The idea is that the more you worry about it the more stress your body absorbs. Also, you might want to consider relaxation exercises above in the resources tab. It calms you down and also slows down your bp(not alot, but still does).
Posted 7/18/2016 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi KP,

I agree that focusing on the BP is likely driving it up...and with time, your continued healthy lifestyle...and putting it out of your mind...that is will drop on its own.:)

Try not to take it too often, and just adopt the mindset that you are doing everything you can to manage things...and that you doctor will monitor it for you at your check-ups.

I think you will find that at your next appointment...things are much improved.

I echo Rei's suggestion of Stress Relieving Exercises and meditation as well. (see the top of the forum page for material in our Resources!) There are also biofeedback devices that some people find helpful in lowering BP. If you'd like, I can look up some links for you since we don't have these listed in our Resources.

You are taking the right steps...your mind just needs a little more time to catch on to the program...and learn to relax.:)

Post anytime. We care, understand and support is key!

S.C.
Posted 7/18/2016 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for replying. I will look into the resources.

It is so disheartening and discouraging to not see healthy results after working so hard. I would like to find out more on these biofeedback devices, SC. Maybe they can help me.

My next appointment is in two weeks. I am already dreading it. I started my new diet and exercise hoping to get off the meds. And now I am told, I need to increase the Meds. So depressing which then of course kick starts my already tethering anxiety. So everytime I feel a shoulder or neck or muscle pull, I can feel my stomach sinking, heart rate go up thinking its a heart attack.

It doesnt help that my good friend's husband just passed on from a 100% artery blockage just two weeks ago. He was the same age as me. A young 42. He was fine, eating lunch, vomited, passed out, arrived at the hospital and heart had already stopped before they could operate. All in 30 mins. So now when I feel a little indigestion, my anxiety kicks in too.
Posted 7/18/2016 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
Diet is extremely important in controlling blood pressure.Also stop thinking about it day and night.

You can only do so much ,exercise,stress levels,genetic,diet is all that controls it .

Rest increasing dose can be life saver at times,don't cry about it.

Their is a reason Blood pressure is called silent evil.
Posted 7/18/2016 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
I need to share something with you, my Mother was like you in many ways, always had high pulse and bp,
I would go with her to the doctor, one visit I asked about her bp and pulse, the doctor said we are all somewhat alike but also different, some people have big diesel type hearts and some have little high rpm
hearts. My Mothers bp was always like 150/160 over 80/100 pulse was always high at least 100/105
she was 90 when she passed. You are a young Mother enjoy your gift of life.
"fear is a thief, it steals the best of everything we have". Peace

Larry ***
Posted 7/18/2016 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
KP,

It is easy to get worried when we have tragedy like your friend's husband hit so close to home. I am so sorry to hear this. However, he clearly had some unusual risks, and this is not going to be your story, so keep your thinking positive! Moderately high blood pressure is common, and can be treated effectively...leading to many, many healthy years!

Here is the device I was thinking about:
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/resperate/faq-20057998

My sister used this with good results. See what you and your doctor think.:)

Keep us updated so we can keep you in support. :)

S.C.
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