Well that's a bit of good news!

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 10:53

I've just been to the docs, I've had high blood pressure for yrs, been on 4 lots of tablets just to keep it borderline,( sometimes its been quite high even with tabs)
When I had it took just now, it's normal!
I got a bit emotional..( silly s.d)...it may be cutting my consumption of red wine by half, though I didn't have much, and I've been doing the meditation talked about on here....
As there is heart problems in my family I have been concerned as I've got older..
But this has right cheered me up..
Sorry if this is boring to anyone, but I just had to share it..

))

smithy266 · 21-03-2012, 10:58

Nice one, cheers. Pity about cutting the red wine down though!

AJ sheffield · 21-03-2012, 10:58

Your not being silly at all, there is no feeling like getting a medically related all clear.
I had to have tests for Hodgkin's lymphoma many years ago and I was crapping it, when I got the all clear I ran out of the hospital like Billy Elliot.

curriechick · 21-03-2012, 10:59

Well done getting your blood pressure down. It is nice to hear some good news on here for a change. My husband had a heart attack 7 years ago and found out his was high and so was his cholesterol, he managed to get both back down and his cholesterol in particular, by using that Flora Proactive he said it really helped.

Carry on the good work, and well done...............

Anna B · 21-03-2012, 11:04

Lovely!

Well done you. I don't think a lot of people take high blood pressure seriously enough, in fact a lot of people don't even know they have it which is why it's known as the silent killer.
I have it too and have really struggled getting it stable. I've done all the usual; changing diet, salt intake, exercise, you name it. I now seem to have got it under control with the former and the right combination of pills.
I think the biggest change in me came from meditation which has changed my outlook on life completely. The only thing that riles me up these days is arguing on Sheffield Forum...(I love it really...)
Anyway, I'm so glad for you. Long may your good health continue!

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 11:20

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Originally Posted by Anna B

Lovely!

Well done you. I don't think a lot of people take high blood pressure seriously enough, in fact a lot of people don't even know they have it which is why it's known as the silent killer.
I have it too and have really struggled getting it stable. I've done all the usual; changing diet, salt intake, exercise, you name it. I now seem to have got it under control with the former and the right combination of pills.
I think the biggest change in me came from meditation which has changed my outlook on life completely. The only thing that riles me up these days is arguing on Sheffield Forum...(I love it really...)
Anyway, I'm so glad for you. Long may your good health continue!

Aww thank you, and thanks to everyone..

yeah it's a b..ger about the wine smithy266, I'm telling myself I'll appreciate the one or two glasses I have even more, well if I keep saying it I may believe it

Anna B I've been meditating for about a month now, think I've just about got it, I do think it has helped, I'm sleeping a lot better and more sound..

Forumosaurus · 21-03-2012, 12:17

Congratulations.

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Forumosaurus

Congratulations.

Thank you..

PaliRichard · 21-03-2012, 14:50

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Originally Posted by desperatedan

I've just been to the docs, I've had high blood pressure for yrs, been on 4 lots of tablets just to keep it borderline,( sometimes its been quite high even with tabs)
When I had it took just now, it's normal!
I got a bit emotional..( silly s.d)...it may be cutting my consumption of red wine by half, though I didn't have much, and I've been doing the meditation talked about on here....
As there is heart problems in my family I have been concerned as I've got older..
But this has right cheered me up..
Sorry if this is boring to anyone, but I just had to share it..

))

It's not at all boring. Well done.

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 15:35

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Originally Posted by PaliRichard

It's not at all boring. Well done.

Thank you..

your advice along with Pattricias regarding meditation has helped with the anxiety, it seems the more anxious I get the higher my BP goes..

cressida · 21-03-2012, 16:35

Congrats. Dan, keep it up

Fibutton · 21-03-2012, 17:24

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Originally Posted by desperatedan

I've just been to the docs, I've had high blood pressure for yrs, been on 4 lots of tablets just to keep it borderline,( sometimes its been quite high even with tabs)
When I had it took just now, it's normal!
I got a bit emotional..( silly s.d)...it may be cutting my consumption of red wine by half, though I didn't have much, and I've been doing the meditation talked about on here....
As there is heart problems in my family I have been concerned as I've got older..
But this has right cheered me up..
Sorry if this is boring to anyone, but I just had to share it..

))

Definitely not boring, when you get good health news like that it's worth talking about!

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 18:29

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Originally Posted by cressida

Congrats. Dan, keep it up

Thank you...

Mrs Overall · 21-03-2012, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Fibutton

Definitely not boring, when you get good health news like that it's worth talking about!

It certainly is, just got to keep it up now...

PaliRichard · 22-03-2012, 14:22

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Originally Posted by desperatedan

Thank you..

your advice along with Pattricias regarding meditation has helped with the anxiety, it seems the more anxious I get the higher my BP goes..

When I first taught the basics of meditation to Pattricia she did what was central to it working, she stuck at it.

She now knows all she needs to know about secular meditation, the rest is down to her.

If you stick at it you will do more than deal with the anxiety, you will eliminate it, but it requires everyday practice.

I cannot comment about the effects it might have on blood pressure, I simply don't know, but I'm sure you can find info online about that sort of thing if you want to, but if anxiety affects blood pressure and meditation can resolve anxiety issues it seems only logical that it will have a positive (if only indirect) effect on blood pressure too.

Anyway, keep up the good work

pattricia · 27-03-2012, 18:23

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Originally Posted by PaliRichard

When I first taught the basics of meditation to Pattricia she did what was central to it working, she stuck at it.

She now knows all she needs to know about secular meditation, the rest is down to her.

If you stick at it you will do more than deal with the anxiety, you will eliminate it, but it requires everyday practice.

I cannot comment about the effects it might have on blood pressure, I simply don't know, but I'm sure you can find info online about that sort of thing if you want to, but if anxiety affects blood pressure and meditation can resolve anxiety issues it seems only logical that it will have a positive (if only indirect) effect on blood pressure too.

Anyway, keep up the good work

I didnt mention that I also suffer from high BP. Havent even bothered to monitor it as I feel so relaxed after meditating.

PaliRichard · 27-03-2012, 19:14

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Originally Posted by pattricia

I didnt mention that I also suffer from high BP. Havent even bothered to monitor it as I feel so relaxed after meditating.

If you do find that it has had positive effects on your blood pressure do let us know Pattricia, I would be very interested in knowing the result

pattricia · 27-03-2012, 20:14

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Originally Posted by PaliRichard

If you do find that it has had positive effects on your blood pressure do let us know Pattricia, I would be very interested in knowing the result

I monitored my BP (wrist monitor) before and after meditation. Before was 138/77 and after meditation was 130/75. Normal blood pressure is 120/80, so Im getting there. I must stress that I do take a blood pressure drug every day. Please do not stop taking your BP drugs . !

Rich · 27-03-2012, 20:18

Well done, anything that adds a few years to your life is definitely a good thing

Harleyman · 27-03-2012, 22:26

Just took my BP. 118/66 pulse rate 63 and I dont take medication.

Suggest keeping weight down to as near normal for height and build possible. Avoid putting salt on all food and doing a daily hour of exercise, walking is the best for aerobic exercises.

My BP has gone as low as 100/59 on occasion with HR of 58. The doc said as long as I dont get sudden dizzy spells when standing up nothing to worry about