I got a little bit of a scare yesterday
By snowy
@snowy22315 (185729)
United States
February 28, 2025 7:58am CST
It seemed like a pretty normal day yesterday. Nothing that earth shattering going on, but I noticed in the mirror my face was a little bit red. That can be a sign for me that my BP is high, and sure enough it was..not just high..but really higher than it has ever been to my knowledge. I immediately took 2 BP pills and a beetroot,plus a glass of water. It was much improved an hour later and even better this AM. However, that gave me a scare. I am going to be monitoring alot more carefully and take beetroot and fish oil along with my BP med. HBP is not to be played with
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
15h
I know..if it hadn't, I would have had to go to an ER or urgent care. I would have hated that 
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
16h
Yeah, I hope so. I don't want to back to taking any additional pills. I can control it, but I just think I need to put alot more focus on it. I eat too much in the way of processed food, and that is bad for BP.
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@andriaperry (118349)
• Anniston, Alabama
16h
Mine was like that a couple times, lately it's been good.
Make sure you check yours everyday.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
16h
Yes, I'm going to probably 2 or 3 times at least until I am satisfied it is under control
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@2ndchances24 (9967)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
16h
you are so right HBP isn't anything to mess around with
just like high BS "blood sugar" or anything else that
effects your health, that's why it pays to eat healthy.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
16h
Right, Blood sugar is always fine, but I do have to watch my BP.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
16h
@2ndchances24 Never had an issue with blood sugar. Neither has anyone in my family, but we all take meds for HBP.
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@2ndchances24 (9967)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
16h
@snowy22315 They both work together if 1 is off the other 1
will be effected as well is what my Dr tells me.
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@lilacskies (6710)
• United States
14h
I'm glad you are doing much better now. Please stay hydrated and get lots of rest.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
14h
I don't think I need rest. I need light exercise..getting off you A** is always good
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
11h
@lilacskies I walk 30 minutes 3x per week, but I should do things in between like my footcycle.
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@lilacskies (6710)
• United States
14h
@snowy22315 What kind of light exercise are you thinking of doing?
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
11h
Yes, it was fine this morning, but I just noticed the top number is high again. The bottom is completely normal. I made a doctor's appointment.
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@AmbiePam (96246)
• United States
11h
@snowy22315 I’m glad you made an appointment.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
11h
@AmbiePam I was overdue anyway. Maybe I should switch to a different BP med. I have been on this one forever, probably more than 20 years.
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@allknowing (141406)
• India
5h
@snowy22315 I have BP too and do get it checked occasionally. Recently my doctor raised the potency of one of the tablets from 2.5 to 5.
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@RasmaSandra (82760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7h
Glad you got it controlled so quickly, I hope it won't spike again.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
7h
It's not great, but not as high as it was. It has been yo yo ing a bit. Going to doc on Tuesday
@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
11h
I am going to go to the doctor on Tuesday. I am overdue for an appointment anyway.
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@Dreamerby (6799)
• Calcutta, India
14h
We sometimes make bad food choices. But, hey, nothing serious happened, I am thankful. Hope you don't tae these food combinations again.
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@LooeyVille (39)
• United States
13h
HBP is the silent killer. Gotta watch your sodium intake, as I'm sure you know.
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@snowy22315 (185729)
• United States
11h
Yes, I need to be more vigilant though.
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