PSA - Don't be me, Watch your blood pressure!!!
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Ahoragi
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I had high BP twice and I did not want to take any medication. I did a bit of researching and decided to juice my health back. I went on a strict juicing diet and ate/drank only fruits and veggies for 6 weeks. I went back to the doctor and he gave me a clean bill of health. I felt better, had more energy, and lost quite a bit of weight.
Thought I'd share in case you were looking for a possible solution to your BP issues that did not involved medicating.
Thought I'd share in case you were looking for a possible solution to your BP issues that did not involved medicating.
Sorry to hear about tour health scare Ryan. Hopefully your blood pressure will be easy to get under control. Glad you caught it before it became a bigger problem.
I was an EMT instructor. While teaching a class on vital signs I had a student take my BP it was 220/130. What the hell give me that! Changed arms and took my own. Very close to the same reading. No warning, no signs, no symptoms--just silent death.
My ex wife died of a stroke cause by hypertension so this really got my attention. I was in the docs office the next morning! I am one of those people that will need meds the rest of my life including a diuretic to keep the BP where it should be.
I agree that most of the auto reading BP kits are suspect, if not outright garbage. Now having said that, I carry a wrist monitor in my jump bag. Does it gives me an accurate reading? Maybe, maybe not. What it does tell me is a trend. For a major trauma the protocol is to take vitals every 5 minutes and every 15 for lessor injuries. You need to catch and stabilize shock!!!
Which BTW is the only cause of death! These monitors will assist you in that.
For normal readings I use a sphygmomanometer(cuff) and stethoscope. It is actually pretty to use on yourself with a little practice. A caution is that you may hear a rebound and it will cause one to interrupt the reading higher than it actually is.
Another caution, like has been mentioned, is resting BP is best. However, when comparing BPs it is more important to have duplicate environmental conditions. Same time, same arm--it will vary from arm to arm--same pulse rate, same time before or after eating, same body position. Other wise while you may be close you will still be comparing apples to oranges.
My ex wife died of a stroke cause by hypertension so this really got my attention. I was in the docs office the next morning! I am one of those people that will need meds the rest of my life including a diuretic to keep the BP where it should be.
I agree that most of the auto reading BP kits are suspect, if not outright garbage. Now having said that, I carry a wrist monitor in my jump bag. Does it gives me an accurate reading? Maybe, maybe not. What it does tell me is a trend. For a major trauma the protocol is to take vitals every 5 minutes and every 15 for lessor injuries. You need to catch and stabilize shock!!!
Which BTW is the only cause of death! These monitors will assist you in that.
For normal readings I use a sphygmomanometer(cuff) and stethoscope. It is actually pretty to use on yourself with a little practice. A caution is that you may hear a rebound and it will cause one to interrupt the reading higher than it actually is.
Another caution, like has been mentioned, is resting BP is best. However, when comparing BPs it is more important to have duplicate environmental conditions. Same time, same arm--it will vary from arm to arm--same pulse rate, same time before or after eating, same body position. Other wise while you may be close you will still be comparing apples to oranges.
MikeM
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Any reasonable device is better than none and it will give you a understanding of your BP. I sue my device all the time since my pressure went up every time I visit any doctor. I do give my doctor a few readings past and current so we can compare his to mine. Never felt the higher pressure but I do feel better now that it is under control!
