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My blood pressure has been all over the place for years similar to the OP, and have taken many different meds for it. That being said, I recently had a couple of CT scans that have shown some growths on my left adrenal gland. Seeing an endocrinologist now, and working with a clinical pharmacist to get off some meds that affect aldosterone readings, will have another test in a week or two for hyperaldosteronism. The endocrinologist thinks this might be the cause of my blood pressure issues. We will see, and if it is, maybe I can get off the ever changing BP meds and stop taking 4-5 pills a day for BP. According to my PCP, the endocrinologist and Cardiac Doc, growths like what they found on my adrenal gland are typically not seen unless they show up in a CT scan for other issues. We will see what happens with it. “Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.” ― Ronald Reagan Retired old fart | |||
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Well, went to the PCP and he upped my meds, and I have to write down four times a day what my BP is and go back Friday. He did a Referral with the sleep doctor and they are going to call me for an appointment.... The Dick Smith appointment has been moved from Thursday to Tuesday so there's that. ARman | |||
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Good luck, I’ve been through the sleep clinic as well, got the CPAP as a result. I sleep better but didn’t help the BP. “Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.” ― Ronald Reagan Retired old fart | |||
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People need to keep in mind that salt too is very important for the body. I found out the hard way. For a while after a workout I would get dizzy, weak, and tired. I got home and took my BP and it would be like 88/55 or such. I don't add any salt to my diet out of habit over concerns a previous doctor had years ago about salt intake and my hypertension at the time. So I decided to take a half a teaspoon of salt about an hour or two before workout and bingo my problem went away and my BP was normal after a workout. I now add a half a teaspoon of salt in the morning with my daily creatine mixed in water. Of course eating a lot of salt can raise BP somewhat temporarily, especially with a potassium deficiency, but I agree with you there are other factors that probably need to be addressed for chronic hypertension. As always one should discuss any concerns with their doctor. I intake a lot of bananas, potatoes, milk, OJ, and some avocados to help with potassium. | |||
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Man, that sounds rough. I’ve had some struggles with blood pressure too. Sometimes, even with meds and lifestyle changes, it’s a matter of tweaking things until you find what works for you. Have you talked to your doc about any potential underlying issues or different medication combos? | |||
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Too much salt (sodium) can cause fluid retention in the body, which can increase blood pressure. _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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I have had a similar experience. My BP has always been on the higher end of the normal range (upper 130s/upper 80s), even when I was a child. When I turned 45 that was suddenly a problem and I had to be on BP meds. Started out with lisinopril. It initially brought it down some, but by the next yearly physical it was averaging in that 150/90 range so they doubled the dose - again it went down to 'normal' levels - next year at my physical it's up again. They then added Hydrochlorothiazide and it was back down. I started doing light workouts again a few months after and would feel like absolute garbage after. The docs were happy with my BP numbers and said it couldn't be that. I noticed that whenever I'd sweat a lot I would feel like I'm about to pass out and just felt like crap in general. I started carrying my BP cuff around and would checked it at that time - it was ridiculously low 90/50 or even lower. It would take a couple days to get back in the 'normal range'. The doc isn't concerned, but I've almost fallen due to passing out and I've NEVER had that problem so I cut the meds in half (1 pill instead of 2). I feel a LOT better and of course my BP is 140-150 over high 80s to high 90s. I plan to discuss with my doc during my yearly physical in Nov and have been trying to walk more in hopes that will help some. I blame the Hydrochlorothiazide for feeling like garbage so hopefully they can figure something out there. I reject your reality and substitute my own. --Adam Savage, MythBusters | |||
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Minimum Salt Diet, GOOD. Time for the next stage. Now you need to go Processed Sugar free to the greatest extent possible. That will cut out the hormonal surges created by consuming a sugar that is way to easy to digest, greatly reduce the internal inflammation those hormone surges cause, darned near cure Arthritis, and you will likely drop about 10 lbs. BTW, if you haven't done it yet, Pizza is a never ever food item. It is the Trifecta for a Heart Attack with overloads of Salt, Sugar, and Saturated Fat. One absolute change you will need to observe is to avoid highly process food to the greatest extent possible. This mean NO FAST FOODS at all. Diner food can work but you have to be smart about what you order. First off NO pan fried or pot cooked foods, Grilled only. Because Grills typically have many many years of "seasoning" and are naturally non stick. As for items, dry grilled only, which means no fat or oil added to the food. My go to is scrambled eggs and dry grilled hash browns without any added salt at all. The best food to eat are foods you have prepared for yourself, so get yourself a Salt Free Cookbook. I will also point out that you need to pay attention to the Nutrition label for every item you put in the shopping cart. The ONLY low processed sugar cereals I've found are Rice or Corn Chex. Finally I've been there done that and it does work. Back in 2006 my BP was 160/85 and the new Primary I was seeing told me he should call an ambulance for me. Went on Lisenopril that day and went low salt that week. In 2015 I had an epiphany and started walking for exercise, worked up to 6 miles a day that summer and dropped 50 lbs. Went Low Fat after open heart surgery for a Mitral Valve repair and a triple bypass in 2018. Back in 2020 I went low sugar at the prompting of my Nephews wife and it has worked wonders for my Arthritis. More recently I've been having problems with AFIB for the past year and a half that has kept me from doing my walking it it's really pissimg me off. three years ago I could go out for a 10 mile walk and return home feeling fantastic. Now just 1.5 miles is a bit of a struggle. So next time I see my cardiologist we will be talking about Pulsed Wave Ablation. Because I am on a real overload of beta blockers and it makes it a bit painful to do any distance walking when I am not in AFIB. BTW, "Heart Attacks" killed my great grandfather at 64, my grandfather at 63, and my older brother at 59. So it is hereditary. Good news is that my Brother passing was a wake up call and I have been very attentive to heart issues. At present I'm 69 years old and plan on hanging around as long as possible. I've stopped counting. | |||
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Had something similar; I thought I was getting GERD or acid reflux. Started spending money on stuff like prebiotics and probiotics. Went to an ENT who asked me what i was taking. He identified Lisinoprol as the culprit. Primary doctor gave me something else and the trouble went away. "It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946. | |||
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Unless you make everything yourself - dough, sauce, cheese blend and sauteed peppers & onions. Very little salt/sugar. High glycemic index for both (89/83). Go wheat (30). _________________________________________________________________________ “A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.” -- Mark Twain, 1902 | |||
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Consider taking some salt next time your BP is that low or taking some before a workout unless you are sure you get plenty of salt in your diet. Try maybe just a quarter teaspoon mixed in water and see how your workout goes. I used to almost pass out from being outside in the heat for a while before I added more salt to my diet. If you are hesitant contact your doctors office to discuss with him first. Most doctors offices have patient portals these days and doctors will answer questions. Seems odd though your doctor is not concerned about your BP going that low though. I almost passed out at the gym a couple times myself. It's important though that you have enough potassium in your diet too as being deficient in potassium can also cause such weakness. If you think you might need more potassium in your diet I like the Now potassium citrate powder. A quarter table spoon gives you 448mg of potassium. Most people are very likely to be low in potassium in their diet rather than salt (sodium). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G...prefix=now+potassium I hate HCTZ as it gave me horrible cramps. It is effective but some nasty possible side affects including electrolyte imbalances. I was taking 3 BP medications but none anymore since I began working out regularly. I check my BP 3 times a day. Good luck! | |||
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Losartin and Nifedepine. I was on Amlodapine and losartin initially and it did the same thing, my dr switched the amlodapine to Nifedepine and it has solved it and my BP has been stable the past 2 years. I would find a new DR if he hasn't switched out the amlodapine after all this time and issues. | |||
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So Amlodipine is a likely med to cause problems with otherwise ok BP control? I'm aware of the coughing problem with some, the Amlodipine has it's own issues? Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. | |||
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Well, went back to the PCP today ( Friday ). My BP was still high ( as already known by my BP cuff ), but it had improved. My left arm always runs higher, sometimes quite a bit higher. So they were 180/90 pause 59 on left arm. 160/80 pause 60 on right. Oxygen was 98.9. Well, the doctor added another med. Hydralazine. I don't remember the dose and I haven't gotten it yet, as by time the Is prescription wasn't filled until almost closing time. So now it's Hydalazine Metoprolol 200mg Amlodpine 10mg Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg I go back to the PCP in two weeks. I go to a sleep doctor Tuesday, see what they say. So at best I won't get cleared to even go do my DOT physical for two more weeks ARman | |||
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Well, my BP is mostly around 135/80 to140/80 enough to pass my DOT physical, but I still have where it's high, way high. I go back to my PCP Thursday. The new medication is still making tired and fell " off ", but it has gotten better. After a lot of calling, by me and one of the girls at work, inwhich she did most of the good work, and used the pull of the school district got me in to a sleep study for tonight ( 9/9 Monday)! That's another piece of the puzzle/hoop to jump through before I can go back to the DOT physical. Soooo, if I'm lucky and get cleared by my PCP, seen by the sleep doctor to read the data, I might be able to get in and do my DOT physical the end of next week, beginning of the week after! Work has been able to get me in to work part time, and count it as a full day, so I don't have to burn up my sick time, go on medical leave and such. But I'm making about half of my pay. So, here's to hoping that I can get this done ASAP! ARman | |||
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