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Originally Posted by twin-nut
How high was it? Did you have it checked in previous months or last couple years? Some have "white coat" hypertension where it is elevated seeing the doctor esp. when nervous. Check it yourself at a store or with a good home unit. Sit five minutes before checking with cuff at heart level. If you do this five days and it is less than 140/90, you don't have hypertension and vice versa. If it is mild 140-1 50/90- 100 or so you can try diet and exercise for 6 months but this almost NEVER works because people just don't really change enough. If you needed to lose 30 lbs and don't exercise than maybe you have a shot. If not than definitely meds. Certain meds are better for diferent ethnicity. Some meds have alot more side effects eg beta blockers. This is why meds like Norvasc are popular, once a day and less common side effects, although still can have sig. side effects. Some meds have proven reductions in future heart attack outcomes so ask about that if you need one. You could also take a low dose of someone elses medication for a couple weeks and redo test and say it was nerves(legal disclaimer- shite happens when you take chances although not likely with starting doses since you can have a reaction if a doctor starts you on one anyway). Ask a question and you get free expert internet medical advice all the way from lovely Afghanistan, hoorah? Gotta love the internet.
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thx bro
Astan was were I was headed, no more Camp Eggers for me.
pisses me off, since I am healthy as a horse & never even get the flu