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Never having had any problems we now have DH with high blood pressure...ideas and info ....
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cynupstateny
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I respectfully disagree with the asprin advice. DH started taking it on his own, cut himself
and bled so profusely he had to see a doctor. Was told to only take in on the advice of a physician.
and bled so profusely he had to see a doctor. Was told to only take in on the advice of a physician.
Cyn, just curious, and really none of my business to be sure >>>
was he taking it as a heart attack protector (as it is also commonly advertised for), or to treat a blood pressure condition?
That can make a difference, along with any other meds one takes in combination.
was he taking it as a heart attack protector (as it is also commonly advertised for), or to treat a blood pressure condition?
That can make a difference, along with any other meds one takes in combination.
Please check with your MD...
As a nurse, I know of long term damage that can be caused by uncontrolled hypertension...even if it's just a little high, he should have it evaluated by a doctor. If the doctor continues to see high readings, he may need to be on medication. Reducing sodium (salt) helps some people, but not everyone's hypertension is salt sensitive. My husband is a cardiologist and I've never heard that aspirin or calcium can reduce blood pressure.
Again, my advice is to get a few more blood pressure readings and if the numbers continue to be elevated, follow the doctor's advice which may include medication. I know you don't want your husband to get brittle arteries, have a stroke or enlarged heart. There are seldom symtoms for high blood pressure, so please, please don't ignore this early warning. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions smileys/smile.gif
Liz
PS...exercise can help lower blood pressure, so that is an excellent recommendation.
As a nurse, I know of long term damage that can be caused by uncontrolled hypertension...even if it's just a little high, he should have it evaluated by a doctor. If the doctor continues to see high readings, he may need to be on medication. Reducing sodium (salt) helps some people, but not everyone's hypertension is salt sensitive. My husband is a cardiologist and I've never heard that aspirin or calcium can reduce blood pressure.
Again, my advice is to get a few more blood pressure readings and if the numbers continue to be elevated, follow the doctor's advice which may include medication. I know you don't want your husband to get brittle arteries, have a stroke or enlarged heart. There are seldom symtoms for high blood pressure, so please, please don't ignore this early warning. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions smileys/smile.gif
Liz
PS...exercise can help lower blood pressure, so that is an excellent recommendation.
The baby aspirin thing has to do with stroke. It should STILL be prescribed by a doctor. Joanie, m
have his BP taken again in a couple of weeks and make sure it is "what it is". If it is a real medical problem then your doctor should be the one advising you about what to do. In the meantime, cutting down on sodium will not hurt.
have his BP taken again in a couple of weeks and make sure it is "what it is". If it is a real medical problem then your doctor should be the one advising you about what to do. In the meantime, cutting down on sodium will not hurt.
I'm really not trying to be argumentative but while my FIL was recommended "by the doctor" to do
this, my husband, who is a doctor, and has a LONG history of heart problems, has not had it recommended by his cardiologist--although it would certainly be easy enough for him to do. And recently, was told to not take the one aspirin a day, but to get the "baby aspirin" dosage.
My point is that the doctor should be the person in charge of the patient.
And if he recommends a lower sodium diet I'll bet we can help.
And fortunately, high BP can be helped by medication if that is what is needed--probably along with a diet change.
this, my husband, who is a doctor, and has a LONG history of heart problems, has not had it recommended by his cardiologist--although it would certainly be easy enough for him to do. And recently, was told to not take the one aspirin a day, but to get the "baby aspirin" dosage.
My point is that the doctor should be the person in charge of the patient.
And if he recommends a lower sodium diet I'll bet we can help.
And fortunately, high BP can be helped by medication if that is what is needed--probably along with a diet change.
Joanie, you might find this link informative... (more, inside)
I'm not affiliated with it at all, except I went to one of their lectures last year, and found it very helpful. You've probably heard of them (Drs. Roizen and Oz).
It's pretty much common sense, but it gives you practical ideas for following the advice your doctor has already probably told your DH.
These 3 things are the ideas he told us to take away from the lecture, even if we forgot everything else:
High blood pressure (uncontrolled) is the thing that will effect your health the most. More than cholesterol level, and a couple other things I can't remember!
A glass of wine a day is ok, even encouraged, as long as there is no other reason he should not have it. And if it's not red wine, that's ok - just have a few red grapes a day.
*Cooked* tomatoes do a lot for your health - I think it was 10 servings of tomato products per week, along with olive or canola oil.
Aspirin - check with your doctor, but they advise taking one 325-milligram tablet of aspirin each day for overall good health.
http://www.realage.com/research_library/12ways.aspx
I'm not affiliated with it at all, except I went to one of their lectures last year, and found it very helpful. You've probably heard of them (Drs. Roizen and Oz).
It's pretty much common sense, but it gives you practical ideas for following the advice your doctor has already probably told your DH.
These 3 things are the ideas he told us to take away from the lecture, even if we forgot everything else:
High blood pressure (uncontrolled) is the thing that will effect your health the most. More than cholesterol level, and a couple other things I can't remember!
A glass of wine a day is ok, even encouraged, as long as there is no other reason he should not have it. And if it's not red wine, that's ok - just have a few red grapes a day.
*Cooked* tomatoes do a lot for your health - I think it was 10 servings of tomato products per week, along with olive or canola oil.
Aspirin - check with your doctor, but they advise taking one 325-milligram tablet of aspirin each day for overall good health.
http://www.realage.com/research_library/12ways.aspx
cynupstateny
Well-known member
He "heard" someplace that men over 50 should take one daily for prevention of
heart attack. He does take another med for an unrelated condition.
heart attack. He does take another med for an unrelated condition.