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My bp fluctates from 168/97 to 133/78
Tried meds but always get sore stomach and osophogus. Yesterday during prep for endoscopy bp was 175/114 (prob due to anxiety) on discharge down to 150/90.
Does anyone else out there havd similar probs? I would like to control my bp naturally, rather than try anymore meds - any ideas?
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joanna17875 annita64273
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Hi Annita, I like you do seem to have fluctuated bp readings and like many people really hate the bp meds, I have tried three types and they all give me problems, mainly dizziness, pains in my head and various other joys!! So I have tried coming off them, I am now on a serious diet as well as walking further. I do suffer from gastritis and know my bp changes when this is raging. Whenever I have been to hospital to see my gastric chap they are not the slightest bit bothered with my bp readings, about 150/90 (often lower at home) - however the gp's are very bothered by this and want it 120/80 - I really struggle as I feel so poorly on the meds. Good luck and do let us know how you get on.
annita64273 joanna17875
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Hi Joanna
I have read that bp of 120/80 is unrealistic udeal is 140/80
My GP has now left it upto me to decide weather or not to try any more meds. So I am taking potassium supplements abd eating food high in nitrates such as beetroot, inc beetroot juice etc which I read can help lower bp
and of course walking more. So here's hoping!!
joanna17875 annita64273
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