First things first, I checked my median BP off drugs at two different weights, and sure enough, the more I weigh, the higher the home BP. At 186lbs, median BP is 144/88, max was 165/98. 2/n
#UnEssentialHypertension
Having been placed on a SECOND blood pressure lowering drug a month ago, and reporting to the cardio some lightheadedness when I get up, and rather than discussing a dose or drug change being told to "stand up more slowly" has me working hard on 1/n
First things first, I checked my median BP off drugs at two different weights, and sure enough, the more I weigh, the higher the home BP. At 186lbs, median BP is 144/88, max was 165/98. 2/n
Second, sodium. I may be salt sensitive. I've added more sodium to my diet after reading a bunch on that and learning of some twitter peeps' 4/n
Third, NO. I've been using a UVB light, and before the seasons turned getting decent sunlight. 5/n
Will look into some alternative meds (e.g., L-Citrulline) if the weight/salt/caffeine change doesn't cut it.
Last, stress. Not chronic, but the acute 6/n
Couldn't be happier now that the stress of working for an income is over. 7/n
to be continued …
100mg Toprol at bedtime
50mg Losartin first thing in the morning
#UnEssentialHypertension 8/8
