I’m 21, one day decided to take my blood pressure at a Walmart just for fun. Read 187/128. Checked it over a few days and it was consistently that high. 6 months later and this Tuesday I’m having my second consultation with a neurosurgeon, turns out I have a tumor on my pituitary gland in my brain causing the high blood pressure. Was feeling terrible with headaches for years and couldn’t figure out why! Wish me luck Update: I ended up have two brain surgeries, the first unsuccessful, and I’m in recovery. 80% of my pituitary was removed and most of my symptoms have gone away. My blood pressure is stable in the 120/80 range without medication. I’ve lost 150lbs in the last 7 months since my successful surgery. I’m still very weak but I’m going to physical therapy to hopefully start getting better. I am most likely going to need to take prednisone daily for the rest of my life because it’s keeping me alive as my pituitary is no longer creating cortisol. I have a weakened immune system and I’m still physically unable to do almost everything I used to love, but I’m holding up very well and am finding meaning in my life every day!
Uff sorry to hear! Hope you feel a bit better. Good that you caught it by accident, more or less! Same happened with me. I tested somewhere for fun nd then read 174/121. Mom is a nurse and said the reader was broken probably. After measuring more I stayed high. Sent to doctor, doctor sent to hospital and now doing some fllw up tests including CT of breast, kidneys, heart and blood tests. But not the brain, maybe I should ask for that too? I have occasionally headache but only 10 days sporadically per month.
@@Eleanorx22 it’s something you should bring up definitely and hopefully that’s not the case. I had my surgery and it was successful, my bp is slowly lowering but it’s going to take 6-36 months for things to get back to normal. I hope you figure it out. Best of luck 🤞🏽
Usually when you're drinking so often your body gets used to being another prostate during withdrawals your body does the opposite everything is high. The high blood pressure is due to being in withdrawals doesn't necessarily mean that you have hypertension.
@@xxxnyb oh boy. A little over a 1.75 of vodka daily. That level was probably for 3 years every day. This April will be 7 years sober and life is much better :-)
This was great information. 👍🏿 My Mom was a nurse from the old school. She had high blood pressure, and was taking medication for it. This was years ago. At home she had a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer. I smile every time I say that word), and taught me how to take blood pressure. She has since passed away. I gave away the stethoscope and lost track of the cuff. How I wish I still had both of them today.
The last couple years of my 29 years of being on the Birth Control Pill, I’d get horrific headaches the same week each cycle. One day I finally checked my BP during a headache. It was 245/143. I drove myself to the hospital at midnight (left my husband with sleeping grandkids) and they looked at me like I was a ghost. My headache wasn’t very bad at this point and I felt pretty normal. They thought their BP machine was broken. They kept me 3 days. I’m CERTAIN it was Pill/hormone related. I’m so blessed I never stroked.
My BP skyrocketed when I went on hormone therapy. I believed it to be the medication. My doctor didn’t believe me although I was convinced. Three visits later, she took me off it. My bp went down. So we DO have to trust our gut. We have to self-advocate!
I find this channel completely valuable, not mention in part also due to the fact that this owner of this channel have taken so much time and care to answer close to 100% off the questions by viewers.
5 years ago my cardiologist gave me a stress test and I failed. I was sent to St Michaels hospital in Toronto and had 5 blockages opened with stents (3 of the blockages were in a row). They figure it was a miracle that I had never had a heart attack or chest pain. Last November when taking my routine BP check at home, it was up a bit. I continued to check every 2 hours and it kept climbing. Big mistake on my part. I obsessed over the numbers and my own anxiety caused pressure to increase. I went to the hospital when the numbers became 'critical'. Diagnosis - calm down and stop stressing. That worked fine. Now I take a reading once a day - Maximum. The lesson here is to monitor sensibly and take your meds as prescribed.
By climbing, how high ? and what do YOU consider critical ? Make sure you are taking your reading properly, sit down, feet on the ground, RELAX, wait a few minutes, then take a first reading, and relax / wait about 5 minutes before taking another. You can for example, take 3 readings and use the average. The worst thing to do is panic when you get 1 high reading. You would be surprised how anxiety can raise BP, pain, needing to to the toilet, etc, so ideally take your BP when you do not have the need to urinate or have a bowel movement, anxiety can significantly add to your numbers.
@@jimmydandy9364 Do you have a credible resource for what you said. Because it's interesting the way you do it, and I wanted to check if it's a proper way to do it.
I went to the hospital on March 14 with shaking, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much, and shortness of breath. On the first reading, my heart rate was over 167 and my blood pressure was 160/112, while on the second reading, it was 199/115. In a blood test, they diagnosed me with overactive thyroid, and I had to take medication and have blood work every month. The staff at the hospital were so kind and helpful, thank you for explaining everything to me. I live in Alberta, Canada. 🇨🇦😎thank you for explaining blood pressure
@@TalkingWithDocs Once I start the medicine, I'll be fine. i had this for a long time, thinking it might be dehydration or low blood sugar. i did had dehydration and thyroid diagnosed in the er. can you do an infertility video and what can cause infertility like autoimmune and thyroid problems.
same thing happin to me march 11 1am woke up fast heart rate! took 50 mg beta blocker not sure hw fast my heart was going easy 140hbp, or higher checked bp then put me on ekg over 1 hr heart slowed down 78 to 85 hbpm bp 134/90/95 hr 78 went home checked bp omron 157/102 like wtf average is 135 140/85/90
@@oliverfalcao5844 my shakiness, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much and shortness of breath was going on for 5-6 months i went to the ER because it was getting worse as days went by. my meds are working so thats good. maybe get it check out. all the best.
Middle of Covid my blood pressure was sitting at around 180/95 and I had consistent nose bleeds. Seeing an endocrinologist for the past year and I’ve gotten it down to 120/90. Still in need of some improvements but being 35 years old that scared the living poo outta me. So glad there are specialists out there to help with these sort of things.
Same here.. one day I started having bad nosebleeds out of nowhere.. i'm talking running faucet nosebleeds.. after about a week of this having one every day I took my BP and it was 177/114... so I drove straight to the ER thinking I was gonna have a heart attack/stroke. They put me on some meds and it's getting better but at 37 y/o that was terrifying!
If you or anyone has episodes like that, it is better if you can get someone to drive you or get a cab to the ER. Driving will actually increase your stress and BP. You don't want to get a stroke or pass out while you are in the driver's seat.
Well, I’m 44 yrs old and my blood pressure was in the 155/80 range and my resting heart rate in the high 70s range. I’m 5’8” and I was 209 lbs at the time. I began an oil free Whole Foods plant based diet in October of 2022. My weight is now 178 lbs. I work out daily, because I have so much energy. My blood pressure is in the 105/60 range, my resting heart rate is 55 and my total cholesterol has dropped from 215 to 135, my LDL is 65, from my last physical. I only supplement with B12, but before this I was taking a bunch of vitamins with no effect. Now I just eat a lot of colorful fruits, veggies, greens, whole grains and legumes, sweet potatoes and yams, until I’m full. I’ve been feeling great. I followed the book arresting and reversing heart disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. My BP lowered and as per my blood work, I’m doing fantastic, so I’m going to continue with this.
I just started on BP meds about 2 years ago. Never had a problem all my life until I was 64. My mom had it so I figured it could be inherited. Thank you for explaining what it is. Makes sense to me now!
Thank you so much! This was so well explained. My father had heart disease so I have always been careful about my diet, lifestyle choices, in order to avoid heart problems. Now I understand how blood pressure works and the importance to monitor it.
First time viewer. This was THE BEST explanation of high blood pressure (of which I suffer from) that I have ever received. I'm on medication now and seem to being alright. I only take my blood pressure now once a month +/-. This is a great addition the Tube! Thankx.
You guys have obviously picked up on the fact that people are afraid of medical conditions, and therefore avoid discussions, that could lead to easy solutions that create positive stress, and ambition to take back our lives from fear. This video shows that real breakthroughs in managed healthcare only come from patient sided management, which is proactive, vs reactive clinic management. I love this channel. I love the candid and light hearted conversations, and importance of topics.
Thanks so much for taking the time e to comment M. We believe that if patients did take charge so many diseases could be reduced or eliminated. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Preaching easy solutions like a true quack. Tell me Insulin Shock Therapy was a easy cure, for who? Your 'cures' are curing yourself of us. Far as I can tell.
I'm from Montreal, I've been told several times by doctors that 160/ 90 was a good BP just because im 6'7" . Thank God my mum is a nurse she called it BS and helped me to fix my BP issue.
People having b.p too low is just as dangerous.my husband falls to the ground if his b.p goes to low reading 112/58.,.......my b.p for 20 years has sat at 160/95.i feel great at that level.we both take no meds at all.we're way into our 60s.REMEMBER LOW B.P CAN CAUSE DEATH ALSO.just get on with living.
@@Stinktierchenexactly, in the navy I was that pressure, whenever I was at home, it was lower 130/90, fast fwd 13yrs to now it's the same, white coat syndrome... 4:52 Most Doctors need to be educated here...And Learn these words.
Thanks guys I’m glad to see Canadian doctors talk about this. I’m usually mid twenties to low thirties. But my diastolic is usually high eighties low nineties. This morning it was 124/86. The reason I bought my own machine is because the doctors office had me at 155/95 (I believe I have white coat syndrome). Hoping I can lower this without meds (especially diastolic).
I do too, my blood pressure goes way up when I'm at the doctor's. They always take blood and I'm always keyed up about that, I absolutely hate blood draws. Most nurses do it wrong and when you try to correct it, they tell you, "That doesn't matter!" Where I go to the doctor, they walk you 50 yards to the room, immediately put the cuff on you (when measuring blood pressure, you're supposed to be at rest for 5 minutes), they're not supposed to put it on over shirt sleeves and other clothing, then they fire questions at you the whole time. All of this gives you an elevated blood pressure readings and I can't believe it's an accident, they're just itching to put you on medication that you don't need. When the little wrist readers were in vogue, they'd tell you that you're supposed to lift it up and hold it against your chest at heart level. That drives your blood pressure reading through the roof, your arms are supposed to be relaxed. You're supposed to be relaxed and the nurses do everything they can to make the whole experience NOT relaxed.
Hang in there kid. I got a scar on my chest cuz I didn't know about sugars when I was a kid. . DO this: Tell them where to stick the statens. Get the the health food store and buy odorless Garlic. On epill is like 3 cloves.. then do 500 mg of Magnesium and 2000 Iu of Vit D 3 evry day.Also when the flu comes around, you won't catch it.T hank me in fifty more years. BP fluctuates throughout the day. i can be 150/90 in the am after I get up, and 2 hours later be 120/75. Drink lots wa wa and walk your butt off.. and don't cave in to the Fear mongerers who will tell you it's a GLOBAL RED ALERT ( it never was) Fear has torment and FEAR is the number one cause of heart disease.Fear makes people drink. eat bad foods, smoke the weed.. et cetera
I'm ashamed to say this but I'm in my 50s and I never really understood what the blood pressure numbers meant. After watching this 5 minute video, I now get it. Thanks docs.
I suffer from complex ptsd and have hypertension. My BP sky rockets when I have an episode. I once was clocked by a paramedic after an incident with BP @300/250. They wanted me to go the the ER but I refused as I knew I'd calm down in a few minutes. It's pretty tough maintaining control of yourself at those numbers.
Wow David that is really high. Yes meditation and mindfulness is gaining popularity to control blood pressure. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Wishing you the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I have ‘whitecoat’ syndrome where my BP is extremely elevated at the doctor’s office. My would be 190/110. After a month on 10mg of Amlodipine I’m averaging 130/80. But I notice my thoughts while taking my own can make it 150/90 just by thinking about it. So I take it 3 times while breathing slowly and I’m 130/80. I’m happy because that’s much better than 180+ when I first started taking my BP at home.
Same with me happening .. I am 43 years old female. Cholesterol is bit high. Whenever i went to my dr. My BP go high. Last 150/70 with a heart rate 150. Just because of anxiety. 🙄😞 My dr put me on medication for lowering my heart rate. 🥹
Yikes that's quite high - Did your doctor determine you had HBP base don ONE reading at the office ? I'm surprised that 10mg brought it down by as much, that 190/110 was definitely not an accurate reading, the decision to prescribe drugs should be based on multiple readings you do in optimal conditions, and at the doctor's office, is not the best places for most people.
I went to my gp bc I was'nt feeling well - he took my bp and became alarmed at how high it was (228 - 198 ) I was admitted to hospital and spent 5 days there - I had X-Rays Blood Tests MRI Scans ECG's - I was in and out of hospital before I finally had a quadruple bypass surgery the surgeon told me if I had'nt gone to see my gp I would've been dead in 6 months - I'm ok now but that really rocked me since I never smoked or drank
Everybody's got high blood pressure in my family, at this point I think it's genetic as my diet's pretty good. It was usually 160/90, but with some light medication it's 120/70. The feeling is so much different, if you're worried about your blood pressure readings, I recommend getting it looked at sooner rather than later.
Taking Entresto and a blood thinner after Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. The Cardiologist in the hospital said it was “the biggest clot he had ever seen”. Have Atrial Flutter and an Ejection Fraction of 35-40. My Cardiologist has me logging my BP. I’ve always had BP a little lower than the classic 120/60. Now my BP is usually between 116/@65 and @123/@77. Feeling good 1 month after they removed the clot. Still taking it pretty easy. The doctors, nurses and everyone in the hospital literally saved my life. I’m very grateful!!
These guys are very down to earth. I'm glad they said to rely on at home checks instead of just at the doctor's office. Lifestyle can make a big difference in terms of blood pressure with no alcohol being the greatest factor for me personally.
My friends mother died from hypertension…so I decided to check mine since I never checked before. The nurse said I’m just wasting her time and my money, results came at 197/112. She was shocked and did it twice with the same number…im on medication permanently now.
Great to have explanation about blood pressure. My highest was 185/130 before extensive tests diagnosed me with Conns Syndrome. Although I'm on some meds each day changing to a low salt diet, no alcohol, no caffeine and regular exercise helps keep my BP low. In fact after exercise it can be well below 120/80. Last reading was 120/78.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi Conns is hyperaldostronism. It can be caused by tiny tumours in the adrenal glands, or it can be more of a malfunctioning of the adrenal glands. Both cause the adrenal lands to pump out large amounts of aldosterone which regulates the body’s balance of water and sodium (salt), blood volume and blood pressure. My mum has had it for more than 50 years. They told her she wouldn't live to see 50. She's now 83. Back when it was diagnosed all they could do was give you blood pressure meds but the body soon becomes used to those and the blood pressure rises again. Once aldosterone blockers were developed it became a bit easier to control the disease, but there can still be episodes of extreme high blood pressure. It can be familial, and is in my family. Fortunately, I'm not affected. www.healthdirect.gov.au/conns-syndrome
Hi, I also suffer with Conns syndrome and it went undiagnosed for a very long time.Even though my bp and k are now normal am suffering from effects of very high bp,digestive problems and heart palpitations .I have no energy and feel constantly exhausted.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi ..its an endocrine disorder of the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys.Excess production of the hormone Aldosterone. Usual symptoms very high BP, low potassium and metabolic alkalosis.. Is a dreadful disease to have.
Thank you guys. BP was 230 over 144. They got it down. Have to be at doctor on Wednesday to see what tablets and dosage is the way forward. I’m on two but only take halve each a day. Again thank you. From South Africa.
Diagnosed in my late 30s with hypertension with a hypertensive crisis episode with 250 over 150. Started bp meds. Then approx every 7 years ended up in ED with another hypertensive crisis. New type of bp med ordered Diagnosed with gestational diabetes. And type 2 in my late 50s. Finally at age 69 and a new young internal med md asked the question of secondary hypertension. Turns out high aldactone levels high and had been on the wrong bp med for years. Now it is 120 over 78. HR is 80. Geez so much for the bandaid approach. So glad i found this md.
Great video. I was actually at my doctors office (here in western Canada) a couple of days ago and my reading was 123 over 81 with pulse at 92. I also have a BP Reader at home that I set to do 3 passes so it gives a more accurate reading.
This is so well explained. My sister had a constant headache for 2 weeks. She took herself to a and e and it turned out her pressure was 215/185..pulse 120 BPM, she was placed on bp meds immediately. It was also found due to blood work tests that she was low in sodium.
Would like to thank you guys, because of this video, I have sought treatment of my blood pressure that was 146 over 104. I'm now on 5mg of Ramipril and it has made a world of difference.
I was around 180 over 100 before my Ramipril. 5 years now and it's around 150 over 85. I tried herbal medicines and diet but it never went down. I was surprised how it came down. I find most medicines don't have an effect on me.
Hey Doctors, just found your channel. Thank you guys for talking about blood pressure. I have been on Lisinoprilz for over 10 years now. Currently at 40 mg. My numbers have been creaping up to around 140/89 in the morning. In the PM they settle in at 132/82. Recently started taking the Lisinoprilz at bed time to see it makes a difference. It does bring both reading down some (135/85) in the AM. Going to be talking to my cardiologist today about how to lower the numbers even more. I am a very active 75 year old senior.
Hi Jim. Best of luck. One thing worth trying for 2 weeks is a whole food plant based diet. It will bring it down for sure. No added salt. No processed food. No animal products. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Your BP changes all day long, don't let these guys scare you into unnecessary drugs. Research BP and you be the doctor. 140/89 will do no harm. Check it 5 min later and see.
My numbers started to creep up just like yours when I was 50. By the time I was 62 they were 145/95. I felt ok and had no symptoms of anything wrong with me other than that high blood pressure. Then i had an accident. I needed a CAT scan because of this accident. Then they found I had a large mass on my kidney. About the size of a nerf football. I went in for surgery had the mass and kidney removed. The tumor was 5.5 lbs in weight. And it was not cancerous. Thank God. And now my blood pressure is normal age 63 and 120/80. I had no idea I had this mass growing on my kidney and the only way it was found was with a CAT scan which was done because of a fluke accident that had nothing related what so ever to do with any sort of kidney problem. Even my kidney number prior to surgery were good. So I had no reason to go looking for a tumor. It was found completely by coincident to my unrelated accident. However that tumor was the cause of my higher blood pressure numbers. Just a heads up, something is causing it and it might be worthwhile to go looking for the cause of your high blood pressure.
@jim I also was on that same med for about 10 years, I had no idea it was the cause of multiple issues that Dr’s said was due to my age. I was on 4 other medications for advanced arthritis, edima, lethargy and muscle weakness. They boosted from 10mg, to 20, it was from a different company and I turned into the Michilen man overnight. Dr had me stop, next day I felt different but still puffy. 2 days in I felt good, on the 3rd day I had all of the energy I had when I was 17. Of course my BP’s went up 50/20 points but my energy, Strength, and all traces of advanced arthritis an SC pain were GONE! Side effect was to be a slight cough not in my case = I missed out on 10 years of my life due to the side effects and the Dr’s never thought all of those problems e were caused by that medication BUT IT WAS.
Man my wife about 20 years ago was admitted to the hospital with some of the highest pressure they ever delt with. Stroke levels. Back then she took Procardia under the tongue and it took 3 weeks to bring it under control. She was in Kidney failure which did not help. Since that time she went on dialysis for 10 years, got a new Kidney from a brother and is now in good health today. I will never forget how bad it was though.
120/80 is only realistic right after you wake up in the morning. Most blood pressure readings are done middle of the day after you've had 2 cups of coffee, work anxiety and a hectic morning in the office and then climbed 2 flight of stairs after battling traffic to get to the doctors office... dont be alarmed if its in the mid 140s, thats actually pretty normal. Clearing your mind and resting for a few minutes with deep breathing will help but might still be high
For most of my life, my BP was 140/70. It only went up when I reached 59 years of age and was caring for my aged father, who was a control freak. By that time, my weight had increased from 10 st 7 lb, to over 13 stone, due to not getting the regular exercise I was used to, before caring for my father. I only discovered my raised BP after my father died in 2006. The following year, I started caring for my mother, who had developed Dementia. That was even more stressful than caring for my father. She eventually died in 2017. Since Covid in 2020 - which destroyed my social life - my BP has increased, but has stabilised at about 180/95. That said, I have recently changed medication and am showing an improvement of 150/80, which I am hoping will improve further, as I start exercising again, now that spring is here. My weight has now reduced to 11 st 5 lb since Christmas and is stable to within a couple of pounds.
I think I’ve found my favourite UA-cam channel. You blokes are genuinely hilarious. I understand health is serious but you have to laugh at yourself, which you fellas do naturally, along with the easily understood information. Regards from Oz and keep up the good work.
I am seeing a cardiologist in 2 weeks for high blood pressure. I'm told I have chronic hypertension. It goes through the roof when I am pregnant which unfortunately caused me to have a stillbirth at 28 weeks 2 weeks ago. It got as high as 180/110. My Dr was trying to put me on the highest dose possible of medication to keep it down. Finally she said I need a cardiologist. I was nervous at first about seeing one but after watching your videos I feel better about going in.
This is scary. So many people running off to get meds to lower blood pressure. If I were them I would want to go find out why it is high and try to treat the problem not the symptoms.
Thanks for the info! I have had high blood pressure for many years. My doc, when I was 37 or so, finally after years of dealing with it, new doc btw, said lets dig a little deeper and ultimately found that I had a bad kidney, had a nephrectomy when I was 37. Im 56 now and I have high blood pressure again and on meds. BP normally reads approx 134/90. Working on lifestyle changes, ie; diet, excercise, etc.
Please do NOT take Statens, they are liver killers, and can damage the kidneys too. I believe those drugs cause more problems than they ever solve. I quit them after 2 weeks, this was 10 yrs ago. Very hjealthy today, even though I had OHS for a valve and Bipass. they said I needed to take them for the rest of my life. I said FORGET IT. I lowered my Cholesterol by 40% with FOOD and some herbal teas (Ginger the king pin) Every week eat 3 apples and 2 avocados. and those statens? they don't reduce blockages, and they will make you weak. Big Pharma does NOT want us healthy, but instead addicted as in 'You will have to take these drugs for the rest of your life" Huge lie
Was recently on a call for an elderly woman with diagnosed high bp but hadn’t taken her meds in a long time. Bp was 260/160, highest I’ve seen yet. Me and my partner didn’t believe ourselves the first time we took it.
When I do some deep breathing my bp goes down big time. My mom was put on meds at age 81 because of white coat syndrome and it led to a pacemaker and more meds. She went down hill after all that and she was full of life and energy before. She just blindly believed everything her doc told her and didn’t question him. Ugh!
Sorry to hear that sandra. Deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure temporarily. Too many meds are a problem for our elderly for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you! Have you heard of the book, Breath, by James Nestor? I’m currently reading and he did a lot of research on proper breathing. The main take away is to breathe in and out through our noses and our health will improve. Who knew??
Yeah, most conventional drs are drug pushers for the drug lords (big pharma). Most of them are not capable of critical thinking or it has been taken away from by the drug lords with “standard of care”. Who determines standard of care, the drug lords. Stick with Dr Google, if you do the right research, you’ll be healthier for it. It was for me and I have a pacemaker and had bypass surgery 7 years ago.
My mother was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 79. She was so healthy. Didn't take any meds at all. She ran 1 hour/day, travelled around the world. Perfect BP, strong heart. Then cancer took over her body. She did deep breathing to relax. Her pain was horrible. Mum passed away at the age of 82. Deep breathing helped her alot while struggling with cancer.
Cant express how much stress and anxiety yall relievd me of. I have a family history of high blood pressure on both my mom and Dad's side and recently lost my uncle to a heart attack so I've been hyper vigilant about my health (to the point where i stress over it more than i should). Went to the hospital a couple of weeks ago because o was feeling weird spasms in my chest that i thought was heart arythmia at the time (it was probably stomach spasms or something else), and i used my grandma's No machine to see what my BP was. The readong was 142/86 I believe and at the time i thought i was bordering a heart crisis or something so i rushed to the hospital. Of course, they told me my heart was okay and after being in there for awhile, my BP dropped to about 122/70. They said i was jist deficent in electrolytes and that so long as i replenish them I'll be fine. However, in my head, I was under the impression that any reading over 120 and/or 80 was bad and considered too high. So after seeing this video and reading the comments, I let out a giant sigh of relief because i can now confirm that I've been stressing over nothing. Thank you guys again!
Dr. Heffernan nails topics in a way, that patients can understand. Hope part two addresses genetic implications! Thanks guys, stay safe and healthy up there!
Great video- especially to hear from doctors. I’d also love to hear more specific tips in addition to life style changes; perhaps breathing techniques, and how to properly take one’s own bp. I discovered I had not been doing it correctly- so I kept getting false readings. Thank you for addressing this very important health issue!
My very recent hypertensive crisis (220/113) “urgency” was diagnosed in the ER as Labile Hypertension. Further tests with an Endocrinologist may reveal secondary hypertension. I’m a Vietnam veteran with over 50 years of PTSD anxiety. I’m thinking that my Adrenal glands are exhausted or worse. Thank you for your help.
Hi, did you get to see an endo specialist? After years of high bp and Drs fiddling around with meds ,finally diagnosed as secondary hypertension too. Turned out in my case to be Conns syndrome, needed treating urgently. Do you have low potassium levels?
@@patriciamcphail5284 yes, at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles). Maybe a tumor in the pituitary gland; have a video conference next week. Hope you’re issues are resolved soon. Potassium levels are okay.
Great segment gentlemen. I had chronic mildly "on the high end" blood pressure that was being controlled by medication. In December 2018 is suffered a very significant "lower aortic dissection". I fortunately somehow survived with an extended stay in hospital and am now "stable" after lowering my blood pressure to sub 120/75. For those whom think, I am a bit on the high side and I will be o.k. - think again - see your doctor.
I'm so glad you're OK! I was roughly 145/95 for several years in my early 40s, but I was so darn healthy otherwise, I refused medications. My doctor literally said he had no recommendations for lifestyle changes other than to try to get more sleep. Then I had a minor heart attack at 43. I'm now happily taking THREE meds, feel great, I'm back to running, weights, etc. I wish I'd just taken the meds!
120/80??? Wow, my entire Army career of over 20 years and I don't think my BP was ever below 140/90. It was regularly 150+. Every time I saw a new Army doctor they would monitor me for a few weeks and then leave me alone. Once in a great while it would go to 210/105 or so. Toward the end of my career, I was over 40, they put me on BP pills and my wife bought me a BP machine. I got out of the Army about 05 and my bp leveled out to just under 140 most of the time. Of course in 2020 I was back up over 200/100 every time I turned on the news.
I can understand your situation. As a guy who was in the military for 26 years, I also had elevated blood pressure. However, at home my BP was down. All that good exercise kept me slim, but it never helped my BP.
every cardiologist I ever seen except one said once you hit 90 instant blood medication..thats just foolish said my present Dr. First start with a life style change diet exercise and less stress...stress is the actual real heart attack causing issue but they get paid to sell drugs. Look at the covid scam and vaccines and boosters. Im former US Army 1/75th Ranger.
blood pressure is an issue that you don't mess with. Genetic can play a part. my grandma's blood pressure reading was 200/150 on a good day. the drs couldn't get it regulated no matter what they tried. she had a nasty stroke. So I am careful about my blood pressure. I am proud to say that mine is a normal reading which is good for me as mine used to run 88/60 for years. I exercise each day and am on a low salt diet.
I have an anxiety issue and my pressure can get up in the 160’s in the doc office. I overthink it due to health anxiety. I even have to sneak up on it at home or it will be high. The funny thing is that I know exactly when it’s going to be high or normal based on my thoughts and emotions. It’s crazy
THIS TOTAL DESCRIBES ME! You couldn't have said it better just 2 nights ago I had extreme anxiety when I seen my pressure 159 / 95. I did not rest before I took it either which I should have. Normally resting its about 125/75. When I got to the ER it was 195/81. Anxiety definitely plays a huge role. I suffer from a panic disorder with extreme health anxiety and agoraphobia. Once during a panic attack my blood pressure was 230 / 120 with a heart rate of 240. Emotions play a huge role
Same here. My doc understands that now. My blood pressure is better at home. Driving in traffic to the doc’s office makes it go high because of the anxiety. I also have chronic pain.
I have white coat hypertension too. From the Netherlands: greetings to these Canadian doctors. "The heart squeezes the blood out" - the out gave you away😀👍
I find that my blood pressure varies a lot every time I take it. Taking a mental average is difficult, so if you see a lot of variation, it may be worthwhile to keep a log of BPs, all taken under similar conditions.
Thank you for mentioning at home testing! Every time I go to donate blood the reading has me as high blood pressure but at home my test has me completely normal. It’s had me questioning my sanity.
I'm the same way! At Doctors office my pressure goes high 140/90 at the time I'm also experiencing anxiety..but, If I go and check my BP on my own I'm able to control my BP and it goes back to 123 or 130
After a heart attack I measure bp twice a day and medicate so that my bp is generally around 95/60. It is kept low to help my heart recover. Before I got accustomed to the lower bp I had a couple bad days but now I can go about my normal activities without a problem.
Excellent information. I believe that diet and exercise are two of the most important things everyone can do that helps maintain proper blood pressure.
My average blood pressure is 160/90. That is the average taken daily at home over 5 months. I have seen it as high as 205/110. It's been that way for years. I am 58 years old and am taking 3 different blood pressure medications. They don't work so I just stopped taking the medicine, it did not change my blood pressure average without the meds over the next 5 months. My home measurements do coincide with readings at my doctor's office.
Look into BPS 50. Go to their website and check them out. My dad had resist hypertension where his meds weren't working. Then he found BPS 50. He's been taking it for 6 weeks now and he's has seen improvement
Friendly reminder that certain foods can also cause elevated blood pressure, too. People who have chronic hypertension probably shouldn't eat natural black licorice, for instance, because anise seed usually raises blood pressure (same with fennel, which is frequently used in Italian cuisine and meats). Oh, yeah, and some medications do it, too. Like how the medication I'm currently trying got me up to 132/96 a couple days ago. It's going down, tho, so that's nice.
Licorice is terrible for raising BP, I was drinking licorice tea every day, and was at a walk in clinic and the guy told me to go to the ER, instead I got some BP meds. When I got home I realized it was the tea, only because they had talked about licorice and high BP on one of the Canadian news stations.
This was brilliantly explained , I on a few occasions have had high readings . Recently in hospital with a bout of gangrene in my toe not due to any disease. Used a freeze spray which caused it. During routine blood tests I was diagnosed with Familia Polythycemia. I run to help keep my blood circulation . I take baby aspirin at bedtime and BP meds in the morning . I still suffer the occasional bout of elevated BP . Directly get my legs in the air and do breathing exercises which works . Sorry to bore you . Thanks again for this info.
Great video as always. Could low blood pressure be addressed on one of your videos? I always thought it was a sign of good health, but during a recent procedure at the hospital, I heard the terrifying words of the doctor saying they would have to go easy on sedation due to my low BP - now I’m a bit confused about what it means, health wise.
Hi Flip Flop. Thanks. We can add it to the list. Usually low BP is less of an issue but the meds used during sedation and for pain often lower your blood pressure so they have to make sure you are still getting enough blood to your heart brain and other organs. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I have genetic hypertension, from my paternal side of the family. Diagnosed when I was 24. My b/p could go as high as 200/150 if I was anxious. I have been on meds since I was 24, I am now 63. However, if I take an anti anxiety pill before visiting my cardiologist, it is in a good range. It runs in the 130's over 80's. When they tested my blood pressure, it kept going up and up because I was so anxious. I never had any headaches and felt fine. I have blood work done, EKG's etc. My mother's side has longevity, and my dad's side also does even with high blood pressure. I don't eat meat or have any kind of sugar. All my blood work is good. Unfortunately, mine is a pre-disposition within my genes .A lot of people in my dad's side of the family have it. It would be high regardless. My b/p can go as low as 117/75 and my body does not like it.
Consider the meditations of your heart. What are you stuck on? Are you feeding your sould with wisdom, ornegative thought? Just curious. Hope you get rind of the meds, cause they don't cure the problem. I am also kind of Hyper but at age 77, B/P is averaging 128/75.. sometimes BP spikes.. but we do cycle during the day. If you read 170.81. don't bet anxious. Go for a walk or workout in the weight room for 30 minutes. O opmetimes read or speak the 23rd Psalm and my B.P Always drops, either a little or a lot.
It would have been useful to discuss how to take your blood pressure. Stress, physical strain, and other factors can temporarily raise your levels and might not be concerning.
Yeah my blood pressure is always higher at the doctor's office just like they mentioned. I take mine at home every week averaging around 120/70 or so. Had a heart stress test recently and the cardiologist said I have the healthiest heart he has ever seen.
I ‘ve experienced the white coat syndrome occasionally when going to the dentist or doctors visits. My BP stays down around the 130 over 80 mark but goes up in the 140/150 range when visiting a doctor.
Thank you for all your advice. I'm in the UK and I called the doctor a couple of weeks ago as I just wasn't feeling right, I took my blood pressure and it was higher than normal for me. The dr said, he'd bite my arm off for blood pressure like mine, it was 146/54 and said he wouldn't take it seriously unless it was 180 or over. Just over two weeks later my blood pressure is still rising, today its 158/67 so I have called them again and I managed to get an appointment, however I am here on youtube looking for ways to help lower it naturally because I know it will just be...here's a prescription and off you go. I eat healthy, no processed foods, I work out every day, I have never smoked or drink caffeine and I only drink a small amount of red wine, my weight is 41kg, so for me, I want to find out what is the cause of my high BP not just take medication for it. Any tips of what I should be asking when I see the doctor? Many thanks
Hi Missy. Sorry to hear this. There are many causes. Some genetic. They will likely do baseline testing if your thyroid, your adrenals, your kidneys etc. best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Last time I was in the hospital my blood pressure varied from140/80 to 207/140. No one seemed concerned at all. By taking Magnesium and calcium/zinc every day it is down to 120-130/65/75. No drugs
To bring a realistic prospective to your two videos on the topic of blood pressure, It would be useful to have a video on how to properly measure BP in home and the the office.
Indeed! I've observed many medical practices using the wrong sized blood pressure cuff, getting a wrong and useless number, often leading to medication recommendations when they are not needed - and cause harm. I've had someone use a pediatric cuff on a 300 lb woman, and a large-adult cuff on a 100 lb man in my presence - and insist it was all okay when called on this.
I take my BP at home. My BP just seconds ago was 116/69 pulse 62 (average of 3 readings). Yes, it is always higher at my GP; 120 to 125/80 normally, but when I see her it is normally earlier in the morning. It is now mid-day. I use an OMRON M7 meter, which is pretty much the standard used at clinics. But the Dr's still use the mercury system, which I guess can also be susceptible to faulty readings, depending on the Dr's hearing! I do use a low-dose betablocker and lisinopril 10mg once a day; have been for years. Doctors are reluctant to reduce medication if "everything is under control". The meds have no side effects, so I just continue taking it. My health actually pretty good, as far as I know. My other blood worx look great.
Thank you so much Jason. Yes it is probably meant more for patients but if we scienced it up a bit could be for rounds for sure! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Two recommendations from (non-medical) scientist with "high blood pressure" to MDs and particularly Cardiologists on this topic: 1) Studies are needed to see if particular physiologies of people naturally and safely have higher blood pressure than others, "120/80" might not be normal for all. In my particular case, from the very first time my blood pressure was measured in 5th grade 'till now when I am in my 50s if I am not on medication it sits between 140-160/95-100 (in 5th grade , the very first measurement was 150/100). No GP since I came to USA accepted that as normal and I am on medications since my late 30s. But, is it really needed? Nature gifted me with body type counter-indicative of this problem (tall and lean) and I am very physically active. I had several detailed Cardiologist exams (typically EKG, echo-cardiogram and stress test asked by my GP every time I move and I get new GP...). All of them perfectly normal but everytime Docs want the pressure lower... Shouldn't there be a range of "normal" just as with height and weight? 2) Modern tendencies to check BP only expeditiously with automated machines should be questioned. Aside of "white coat syndrome" there is obvious inconsistency, sometimes dramatic with these machines. I typically get almost insane results on every first automated try (ex, just recently, while in perfect real condition machine at my dentist determined I had 245/185 BP... Manual attempt by the Doc,... and it was 130/100,.... and this happens regularly for me)! These systems must be re-examined and their engineering re-done.
Thank you so much for this!! I so appreciate your thoughts because I tend to agree. You have helped to put my mind at rest! (even if it's just for a little while!)
Same here, I've always been above normal as a child. I had the same thing at the orthodontist getting a tooth pulled, they had ancient chair with a BP cuff that the plastic was actually hardened from age.. I was 215/125, there was no way in hell I trusted that machine, they wouldn't pull the tooth because of it.. Came back on meds when I measured it a neat 125/78 before going in, and again 220/130, so they put me under and said that my bp didn't get lower than 135/85 when I was passed out.. I call BS!!
I seem to have severe "white coat syndrome," my bp was 171 over something (I only heard the 171, I was in such shock). That was the highest I've ever known it to be. Scary! But every time I go to the doctor it is very high. At home, my bp is anywhere from 111 over 66 to 130 over 74. I've taken it after coffee, exercising, and even arguing with my husband just to see how high it might be. Also, I read that Prozac can increase blood pressure, and I've been on it for years and am thinking of transitioning off it. I have an appt. with my new dr. (new insurance) soon and will address this. with her. But, what in the world is going on at the doctor's?! How can I be that anxious? I don't feel that anxious, it's always shocking - and scary - how high it gets there, and I wonder if there are other places it's soaring that I don't know about.
Stress and pain, can cause the BP to go high too. When you get inside to see your doctor.. Take about 5 deep breaths, through the nose and release it through the mouth. That will calm you and give you a regular BP reading. Good luck.
my highest over the past 5 years was 225 over 120 when i went to the GP and they made me lie down for 4 hours with an ECG to 90 over 50 when chilling out, it is usually about 125 over 75 when checked at my hospital which is currently every 3 weeks. It's called stress or nerves and I'm 74 years of age
I know this is a bit over a year old, but during my time in the military I began to have issues with high blood pressure. When I finished active duty, despite still being VERY active, my blood pressure was even worse. The highest reading I remember was 234/204. My mother, a nurse, told me that was impossible, but that was the reading they took, and several other readings taken around the same time were similarly high - they kept taking it because they didn't believe it. I even had to do a physical for a job and the reading they took was 227/197 - I had to sign a waver to leave (drive) the facility AFTER they called my PCP to confirm that I normally had readings that high. Since then, I've had readings that vary, but frequently they are high to the point that they want to send me to the ER immediately. I've done stress tests, kidney tests, and a bunch of other tests and they've all come back normal if not great. After more than 30 years with high blood pressure, they're finally sending me to a hypertension clinic to try and figure it out. A few other notes - I've been on a low sodium diet for over 30 years, my BP when taken at home is still high, and I'm on the highest doses of four different BP medications - but they don't really help. My Cardiologist and numerous other medical providers have told me that they don't understand why they can't get my BP under control, and I've frankly given up on anyone helping me, as I've been told for 30 years that I'm going to have a stroke and die, and yet here I am still. I'd love to not have this hanging over my head, but oh well...
I think your perfectly okay, your body could have been made for that kindly of pressure. Otherwise I honestly don't know how one can be well and walking with BP of 227/204 for 30 years. your one unique Human.
@@Gikeu This is funny, my Cardiologist and long-time provider have said exactly that. Outside of my BP, all of the stress tests, liver/kidney tests, and a bunch of others - have all come back fine.
I think some people just get lucky. My grandpa never really took care of himself,ate whatever, drank wine everyday etc and lived a long time and never developed anything serious, whereas my grandma was diabetic,developed gangrene from a wound and didn't have a happy end of life. I think some of us just get lucky
Impossible huh? I had an issue with my blood pressure fairly recently. It was even higher than your’s. I didn’t even know it could get that high. No one can explain why it’s been so high as of yet.
I am not a health care professional, but maybe it is something you are seriously lacking in your diet, like potassium and magnesium? Eat bananas, potatoes and magnesium supplements.
While this is a very good explanation of what we are measuring, the thing I cannot find anywhere INCLUDING MY DOCTOR is the best practices for how and when to measure. I do know as a chronic pain patient that pain drives my BP much higher than when it is under control. If I take my meds and wait half an hour for them to start working the BP drops drastically and usually down to very good numbers, but once they wear off I am back in the danger range. I hate the thought of staying in bed all day to avoid the pain levels. The other thing that is hard to find is what are the adjustments to the numbers that are considered acceptable based upon age and lifestyle. I am no where near as active at 68 as when I was thirty and a shingle roofer by trade. It does seem that some of my medications cause muscle ache and fatigue that causes me to be less active and one might be my BP medication. I often wonder if I would be better off without the medication if it allowed me to be more active. All of this seems to be a bunch of "trade offs" that are poorly understood and one size fits all is not very helpful.
Hi Mark. There are multiple factors for sure. If your BP is related to pain it would be best to measure when you have your average amount of pain. Ideally sitting for 3-5 minutes before taking it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Numbers are just numbers. I had BP of 140/90 for close to 45 years. Energy to burn. My job was physical in nature. I also maintained my huge property and my home. I also played soccer 3-4 times every week and coach kids 2 times a week. Never been sick. Not even with flu or cold. Never took a sick day from work. Page forward...I was diagnosed with BPH, typical of most men my age. They put me on BPH meds. Basically vasal dilator. That helped with BPH but it also did the following: Dropped my BP to 120/80, I have no energy, I always feel tired, I have no sex drive, I have ED and aches all over. I can't fall asleep, my vision got worse....oh, yes, on the plus side, I'm growing hair in places no hair should grow. Also my nails need clipping every 3-4 days... I miss my high BP...there, I said it.
The most common issue I have at the doctor's office is they will do a pressure test as soon as I've gotten in the room not allowing for a resting pressure to come back after walking in and getting weighted, which results in higher readings than my home test shows, and different staff will test differently which also means different results if we lived in a perfect world then a standard reading could be expected but in the real world of stress we get what we get not what we want.
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for replying, trying to get the staff to follow the recommended practice is very hard when they are trying to run as many patients through as possible in a day.
@@methag-mm1he All of the news, whether mostly true or outright lies, brings on stroke-level BP no matter what political positions anyone holds - or anyone worried about their own safety in the near future. Fox is ubiquitous. I have never seen other news in my or my family's medical offices.
Three medications and still high 140s/90s... Simply converted to SOS (no Salt, Oil, Sugar) and Whole Foods (no Meats, Dairy) diet. In 30-days I've already eliminated one medication and just started to remove second (all with Dr. support) via monitoring BP. Unbelievable... Goal is to be completely off all BP medications in a couple months!!!
@@Hanover-ek4jy Obesity is the killer as a result of eating unhealthy carbs and sugars. Eat good carbs like fruits, vegetables and unprocessed whole grains.
I am so thankful you shared this as I take three BP meds and still my pressure regularly measures near or above 140/89. I thought with three meds my BP would be great. It will try to adjust my diet. Thanks again. God Bless.
I've known for years that my BP was on the high side but didn't take it seriously. My dentist started checking BP at every vist and it was 190/100 and she refused to treat me until I got a note from my doctor. I got put on meds and now it's down to 150-160/90 during dental vists and 120-140/80 at home. My doctor seems satisfied at this in terms of medication and of course pushes lifestyle changes for further reduction.
@@steadychaosproductions3376 I guess it's a relatively new thing. My dentist checks my BP and does a health survey with every visit. Even makes sure I follow up with the family doctor and specialists. More of an integrated health approach I suppose.
Was at the dentist , they said where checking BP, was 160/101, after my appointment, went to hospital,as no family doctor,they put me on meds and said come back in 2 weeks, going to change diet and exercise more, do walk the dog twice a day ,for an hour, but with chronic pain hard to get a good nights sleep
Hi there, Im in Australia, so I’m not sure if it’s different here. Last year, my BP went up to 203/103. The hospital did have trouble getting it down & my troponin levels were a touch too high (I did end up having a MINOR heart attack at the age of 46) & whilst my BP is still a bit high (170 (ish)/ 90 (ish) and after changing my meds 3 times, we are still having trouble keeping it down. We will get there though
On an empty stomach: One clove of chopped garlic, one tsp fresh lemon or lime juice, one tsp good quality olive oil, a dash of cayenne pepper and a hint of apple cider vinegar. One week on, one week off. I swear, it works!
Was hoping to see more discussion in your video about what activities raise your blood pressure and how to properly take your blood pressure and how long you should be at rest before you do so I believe when your heart rate is raised that also raises your blood pressure running heavy lifting chopping wood bicycling climbing stairs or ladders just would be interesting to hear someone else's perspective on how blood pressure can change in these cases people that are extremely well fit won't see as large of a change in pressure and those who are less physically fit will see more change in pressure time it takes for heart rate to return to normal based on physical fitness I will keep watching thanks for the video
Hi Topher. Yes at least 5 minutes and some studies say up to 25 min to fully stabilize. And obviously no rigorous activity just prior. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Cortisol spikes and high Chol, which can form plaque if your diet is even average in sugars. Want to rais your blood pressure? Join a political chatroom. Watch the news. Believe everything they say. Get mad, and don't ever forgive your adversaries, instead get even. Drink lots of beer and smoke the J's . this will take 10 years off your life// but if you laugh every day, forgive your enemies, and do the opposite.. you add years. Trust in the Lord, and not the world. He has never let me down
I’m 21, one day decided to take my blood pressure at a Walmart just for fun. Read 187/128. Checked it over a few days and it was consistently that high. 6 months later and this Tuesday I’m having my second consultation with a neurosurgeon, turns out I have a tumor on my pituitary gland in my brain causing the high blood pressure. Was feeling terrible with headaches for years and couldn’t figure out why! Wish me luck
Update: I ended up have two brain surgeries, the first unsuccessful, and I’m in recovery. 80% of my pituitary was removed and most of my symptoms have gone away. My blood pressure is stable in the 120/80 range without medication. I’ve lost 150lbs in the last 7 months since my successful surgery. I’m still very weak but I’m going to physical therapy to hopefully start getting better. I am most likely going to need to take prednisone daily for the rest of my life because it’s keeping me alive as my pituitary is no longer creating cortisol. I have a weakened immune system and I’m still physically unable to do almost everything I used to love, but I’m holding up very well and am finding meaning in my life every day!
Did it go down?
@@jodyjae they put me on a cocktail of meds, and it’s down to around 130/100 which is better but still not great
Good luck to you... hope things turn out well for u❤
Uff sorry to hear! Hope you feel a bit better. Good that you caught it by accident, more or less! Same happened with me. I tested somewhere for fun nd then read 174/121. Mom is a nurse and said the reader was broken probably. After measuring more I stayed high. Sent to doctor, doctor sent to hospital and now doing some fllw up tests including CT of breast, kidneys, heart and blood tests. But not the brain, maybe I should ask for that too? I have occasionally headache but only 10 days sporadically per month.
@@Eleanorx22 it’s something you should bring up definitely and hopefully that’s not the case. I had my surgery and it was successful, my bp is slowly lowering but it’s going to take 6-36 months for things to get back to normal. I hope you figure it out. Best of luck 🤞🏽
226/160 when I was sobering up from alcohol addiction. I've been sober for 7 years now. I pride myself in a BP under 120/80 these days! Thanks, Drs!!!
Was it always that high?
@jodyjae No. I think just initially. I had quit cold turkey, and it was pretty rough for about 4 days. It was a pretty big shock on my system. Uff.
Usually when you're drinking so often your body gets used to being another prostate during withdrawals your body does the opposite everything is high. The high blood pressure is due to being in withdrawals doesn't necessarily mean that you have hypertension.
how much and how long were you drinking
@@xxxnyb oh boy. A little over a 1.75 of vodka daily. That level was probably for 3 years every day. This April will be 7 years sober and life is much better :-)
You guys are my Go To for Understanding the world of all things medical. Brad and Paul you both have hearts of GOLD. May GOD bless you both
This was great information. 👍🏿
My Mom was a nurse from the old school. She had high blood pressure, and was taking medication for it. This was years ago. At home she had a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer. I smile every time I say that word), and taught me how to take blood pressure. She has since passed away. I gave away the stethoscope and lost track of the cuff. How I wish I still had both of them today.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Sounds like she taught you well. All the best
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank You!!!
Buy yourself a monitor and they do it automatically. Best money I've spent. Do it at home and keep an eye on this important condition.
The last couple years of my 29 years of being on the Birth Control Pill, I’d get horrific headaches the same week each cycle. One day I finally checked my BP during a headache. It was 245/143. I drove myself to the hospital at midnight (left my husband with sleeping grandkids) and they looked at me like I was a ghost. My headache wasn’t very bad at this point and I felt pretty normal. They thought their BP machine was broken. They kept me 3 days. I’m CERTAIN it was Pill/hormone related. I’m so blessed I never stroked.
Wow lucky. So glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thats crazy and I thought Mine was bad at 130/80...I exercised more got it down to 117/77..hope ur doing well now
When they took my pressure for breast cancer admission, 240/216. Adrenal tumor.
My BP skyrocketed when I went on hormone therapy. I believed it to be the medication. My doctor didn’t believe me although I was convinced. Three visits later, she took me off it. My bp went down. So we DO have to trust our gut. We have to self-advocate!
@@blakeh6250 130/80 is totally normal
I find this channel completely valuable, not mention in part also due to the fact that this owner of this channel have taken so much time and care to answer close to 100% off the questions by viewers.
5 years ago my cardiologist gave me a stress test and I failed. I was sent to St Michaels hospital in Toronto and had 5 blockages opened with stents (3 of the blockages were in a row). They figure it was a miracle that I had never had a heart attack or chest pain. Last November when taking my routine BP check at home, it was up a bit. I continued to check every 2 hours and it kept climbing. Big mistake on my part. I obsessed over the numbers and my own anxiety caused pressure to increase. I went to the hospital when the numbers became 'critical'. Diagnosis - calm down and stop stressing. That worked fine. Now I take a reading once a day - Maximum. The lesson here is to monitor sensibly and take your meds as prescribed.
Glad to hear it
Get off meds is best. Fool to stay on meds. Shape up eat good exercise. Meds are evil. Long term damage all ALL meds are evil
I hate taking those meds,it's poison 😭...So stop eating meat products, processed food, cheese,whole cow milk... etc.
By climbing, how high ? and what do YOU consider critical ? Make sure you are taking your reading properly, sit down, feet on the ground, RELAX, wait a few minutes, then take a first reading, and relax / wait about 5 minutes before taking another. You can for example, take 3 readings and use the average. The worst thing to do is panic when you get 1 high reading. You would be surprised how anxiety can raise BP, pain, needing to to the toilet, etc, so ideally take your BP when you do not have the need to urinate or have a bowel movement, anxiety can significantly add to your numbers.
@@jimmydandy9364 Do you have a credible resource for what you said. Because it's interesting the way you do it, and I wanted to check if it's a proper way to do it.
I loveeeeee the comparaison of watering your garden with a power hose. It really helps understand better!
I went to the hospital on March 14 with shaking, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much, and shortness of breath. On the first reading, my heart rate was over 167 and my blood pressure was 160/112, while on the second reading, it was 199/115. In a blood test, they diagnosed me with overactive thyroid, and I had to take medication and have blood work every month. The staff at the hospital were so kind and helpful, thank you for explaining everything to me. I live in Alberta, Canada. 🇨🇦😎thank you for explaining blood pressure
Very welcome. Hope you are ok now
@@TalkingWithDocs
Once I start the medicine, I'll be fine. i had this for a long time, thinking it might be dehydration or low blood sugar. i did had dehydration and thyroid diagnosed in the er. can you do an infertility video and what can cause infertility like autoimmune and thyroid problems.
christ on a tiny bike... iv been checking mine and it read over 3 readings.. 192 over 126....173 over 112...then 173 over 111... and i feel fine?
same thing happin to me march 11 1am woke up fast heart rate! took 50 mg beta blocker not sure hw fast my heart was going easy 140hbp, or higher checked bp then put me on ekg over 1 hr heart slowed down 78 to 85 hbpm bp 134/90/95 hr 78 went home checked bp omron 157/102 like wtf average is 135 140/85/90
@@oliverfalcao5844 my shakiness, heart palpitations, fast heartbeats, sweating too much and shortness of breath was going on for 5-6 months i went to the ER because it was getting worse as days went by. my meds are working so thats good. maybe get it check out. all the best.
Middle of Covid my blood pressure was sitting at around 180/95 and I had consistent nose bleeds. Seeing an endocrinologist for the past year and I’ve gotten it down to 120/90. Still in need of some improvements but being 35 years old that scared the living poo outta me. So glad there are specialists out there to help with these sort of things.
It was cause of the vaccine shot
Yikes! Did they find out why it was so high?
Same here.. one day I started having bad nosebleeds out of nowhere.. i'm talking running faucet nosebleeds.. after about a week of this having one every day I took my BP and it was 177/114... so I drove straight to the ER thinking I was gonna have a heart attack/stroke. They put me on some meds and it's getting better but at 37 y/o that was terrifying!
If you or anyone has episodes like that, it is better if you can get someone to drive you or get a cab to the ER. Driving will actually increase your stress and BP. You don't want to get a stroke or pass out while you are in the driver's seat.
My blood pressure skyrocketed after the jab. You may want to consider that
Well, I’m 44 yrs old and my blood pressure was in the 155/80 range and my resting heart rate in the high 70s range. I’m 5’8” and I was 209 lbs at the time. I began an oil free Whole Foods plant based diet in October of 2022. My weight is now 178 lbs. I work out daily, because I have so much energy. My blood pressure is in the 105/60 range, my resting heart rate is 55 and my total cholesterol has dropped from 215 to 135, my LDL is 65, from my last physical. I only supplement with B12, but before this I was taking a bunch of vitamins with no effect. Now I just eat a lot of colorful fruits, veggies, greens, whole grains and legumes, sweet potatoes and yams, until I’m full. I’ve been feeling great. I followed the book arresting and reversing heart disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. My BP lowered and as per my blood work, I’m doing fantastic, so I’m going to continue with this.
Maria! Congratulations!!! That is amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your story and enjoy your new life!
Congratulations you on your way to better BP n health. I'm also on a plant base diet, best decision I ever made 👍
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I'm going to get that book
Your story is just like mine. Plant based diet without oils is the best recipe for good BP , weight loss and happy life 🎉
I just started on BP meds about 2 years ago. Never had a problem all my life until I was 64. My mom had it so I figured it could be inherited. Thank you for explaining what it is. Makes sense to me now!
Very welcome Susan
These guys are unprofessional comedians. I'd highly avoid these 3 Muskateers . Geeezus
Same story...never had a problem because I'd never had it checked. In probably had a problem since my 20's
@@edptoblo You sound miserable. Get yourself a sense of humor. Life is short.
Taking meds is not a solution
Thank you so much! This was so well explained. My father had heart disease so I have always been careful about my diet, lifestyle choices, in order to avoid heart problems. Now I understand how blood pressure works and the importance to monitor it.
Glad you liked it R. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
First time viewer. This was THE BEST explanation of high blood pressure (of which I suffer from) that I have ever received. I'm on medication now and seem to being alright. I only take my blood pressure now once a month +/-. This is a great addition the Tube! Thankx.
Thanks so much OJ. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing
You guys have obviously picked up on the fact that people are afraid of medical conditions, and therefore avoid discussions, that could lead to easy solutions that create positive stress, and ambition to take back our lives from fear. This video shows that real breakthroughs in managed healthcare only come from patient sided management, which is proactive, vs reactive clinic management.
I love this channel. I love the candid and light hearted conversations, and importance of topics.
Thanks so much for taking the time e to comment M. We believe that if patients did take charge so many diseases could be reduced or eliminated. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Preaching easy solutions like a true quack.
Tell me Insulin Shock Therapy was a easy cure, for who?
Your 'cures' are curing yourself of us.
Far as I can tell.
I'm from Montreal, I've been told several times by doctors that 160/ 90 was a good BP just because im 6'7" . Thank God my mum is a nurse she called it BS and helped me to fix my BP issue.
How did she help you lower it
That's too high.
People having b.p too low is just as dangerous.my husband falls to the ground if his b.p goes to low reading 112/58.,.......my b.p for 20 years has sat at 160/95.i feel great at that level.we both take no meds at all.we're way into our 60s.REMEMBER LOW B.P CAN CAUSE DEATH ALSO.just get on with living.
Nonsense.... 160 doesnt automatically mean its too high. As simple as that!
@@Stinktierchenexactly, in the navy I was that pressure, whenever I was at home, it was lower 130/90, fast fwd 13yrs to now it's the same, white coat syndrome... 4:52 Most Doctors need to be educated here...And Learn these words.
Thanks guys I’m glad to see Canadian doctors talk about this. I’m usually mid twenties to low thirties. But my diastolic is usually high eighties low nineties. This morning it was 124/86. The reason I bought my own machine is because the doctors office had me at 155/95 (I believe I have white coat syndrome). Hoping I can lower this without meds (especially diastolic).
Best of luck calm right down. Thanks for watching and subscribing
124/86 is totally normal
I do too, my blood pressure goes way up when I'm at the doctor's. They always take blood and I'm always keyed up about that, I absolutely hate blood draws. Most nurses do it wrong and when you try to correct it, they tell you, "That doesn't matter!" Where I go to the doctor, they walk you 50 yards to the room, immediately put the cuff on you (when measuring blood pressure, you're supposed to be at rest for 5 minutes), they're not supposed to put it on over shirt sleeves and other clothing, then they fire questions at you the whole time. All of this gives you an elevated blood pressure readings and I can't believe it's an accident, they're just itching to put you on medication that you don't need. When the little wrist readers were in vogue, they'd tell you that you're supposed to lift it up and hold it against your chest at heart level. That drives your blood pressure reading through the roof, your arms are supposed to be relaxed. You're supposed to be relaxed and the nurses do everything they can to make the whole experience NOT relaxed.
Hang in there kid. I got a scar on my chest cuz I didn't know about sugars when I was a kid. . DO this: Tell them where to stick the statens. Get the the health food store and buy odorless Garlic. On epill is like 3 cloves.. then do 500 mg of Magnesium and 2000 Iu of Vit D 3 evry day.Also when the flu comes around, you won't catch it.T hank me in fifty more years. BP fluctuates throughout the day. i can be 150/90 in the am after I get up, and 2 hours later be 120/75. Drink lots wa wa and walk your butt off.. and don't cave in to the Fear mongerers who will tell you it's a GLOBAL RED ALERT ( it never was) Fear has torment and FEAR is the number one cause of heart disease.Fear makes people drink. eat bad foods, smoke the weed.. et cetera
@@glenw-xm5zf i love it how bravely u explained everything
I'm ashamed to say this but I'm in my 50s and I never really understood what the blood pressure numbers meant. After watching this 5 minute video, I now get it. Thanks docs.
Glad you do now Dean. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I suffer from complex ptsd and have hypertension. My BP sky rockets when I have an episode. I once was clocked by a paramedic after an incident with BP @300/250. They wanted me to go the the ER but I refused as I knew I'd calm down in a few minutes. It's pretty tough maintaining control of yourself at those numbers.
Wow David that is really high. Yes meditation and mindfulness is gaining popularity to control blood pressure. Sorry to hear you are going through this. Wishing you the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Try EMDR buddy. It is non-invasive, easy to do and highly effective. It is approved by the DSM-V so it's safe.
Wow the highest I've ever heard of. I hope you are in a better boat now
I have ‘whitecoat’ syndrome where my BP is extremely elevated at the doctor’s office. My would be 190/110. After a month on 10mg of Amlodipine I’m averaging 130/80. But I notice my thoughts while taking my own can make it 150/90 just by thinking about it. So I take it 3 times while breathing slowly and I’m 130/80. I’m happy because that’s much better than 180+ when I first started taking my BP at home.
Yeah that’s pretty high.
Probably need some anxiety medication rather than blood pressure meds lol
Same with me happening ..
I am 43 years old female.
Cholesterol is bit high. Whenever i went to my dr. My BP go high. Last 150/70 with a heart rate 150.
Just because of anxiety. 🙄😞
My dr put me on medication for lowering my heart rate. 🥹
I use to take amoldipine but it makes my ankles swell ....got up to a pit 3.... bad stuff
Yikes that's quite high - Did your doctor determine you had HBP base don ONE reading at the office ? I'm surprised that 10mg brought it down by as much, that 190/110 was definitely not an accurate reading, the decision to prescribe drugs should be based on multiple readings you do in optimal conditions, and at the doctor's office, is not the best places for most people.
I went to my gp bc I was'nt feeling well - he took my bp and became alarmed at how high it was (228 - 198 ) I was admitted to hospital and spent 5 days there - I had X-Rays Blood Tests MRI Scans ECG's - I was in and out of hospital before I finally had a quadruple bypass surgery the surgeon told me if I had'nt gone to see my gp I would've been dead in 6 months - I'm ok now but that really rocked me since I never smoked or drank
Wow Walter. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Everybody's got high blood pressure in my family, at this point I think it's genetic as my diet's pretty good. It was usually 160/90, but with some light medication it's 120/70. The feeling is so much different, if you're worried about your blood pressure readings, I recommend getting it looked at sooner rather than later.
I checked mine the other day I was 165/93 so I’m currently on light medication
What are the side effects of the light medications
What medications are you taking and any wide effects and what are your readings now
Taking Entresto and a blood thinner after Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. The Cardiologist in the hospital said it was “the biggest clot he had ever seen”. Have Atrial Flutter and an Ejection Fraction of 35-40. My Cardiologist has me logging my BP. I’ve always had BP a little lower than the classic 120/60. Now my BP is usually between 116/@65 and @123/@77. Feeling good 1 month after they removed the clot. Still taking it pretty easy. The doctors, nurses and everyone in the hospital literally saved my life. I’m very grateful!!
Wow Jeff that is a scary diagnosis. Glad you are still with us!! Thanks for watching and subscribing
These guys are very down to earth. I'm glad they said to rely on at home checks instead of just at the doctor's office. Lifestyle can make a big difference in terms of blood pressure with no alcohol being the greatest factor for me personally.
Thanks!
Love hearing from our Canadian doctors! ❤️👍🏻🇨🇦
Glad to hear it D. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
You guys do a great job with your content, and so down to earth.
A study found that watching UA-cam videos on blood pressure increases blood pressure.
Facts
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facts bro 😂
Seriously?🤔
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My friends mother died from hypertension…so I decided to check mine since I never checked before. The nurse said I’m just wasting her time and my money, results came at 197/112. She was shocked and did it twice with the same number…im on medication permanently now.
Great to have explanation about blood pressure. My highest was 185/130 before extensive tests diagnosed me with Conns Syndrome. Although I'm on some meds each day changing to a low salt diet, no alcohol, no caffeine and regular exercise helps keep my BP low. In fact after exercise it can be well below 120/80. Last reading was 120/78.
Nice work Stevie. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@Pwilli-hs6yi Search for it. Also known as Hyperaldosteronism - easier to say Conns.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi Conns is hyperaldostronism. It can be caused by tiny tumours in the adrenal glands, or it can be more of a malfunctioning of the adrenal glands. Both cause the adrenal lands to pump out large amounts of aldosterone which regulates the body’s balance of water and sodium (salt), blood volume and blood pressure. My mum has had it for more than 50 years. They told her she wouldn't live to see 50. She's now 83. Back when it was diagnosed all they could do was give you blood pressure meds but the body soon becomes used to those and the blood pressure rises again. Once aldosterone blockers were developed it became a bit easier to control the disease, but there can still be episodes of extreme high blood pressure. It can be familial, and is in my family. Fortunately, I'm not affected.
www.healthdirect.gov.au/conns-syndrome
Hi, I also suffer with Conns syndrome and it went undiagnosed for a very long time.Even though my bp and k are now normal am suffering from effects of very high bp,digestive problems and heart palpitations .I have no energy and feel constantly exhausted.
@@Pwilli-hs6yi ..its an endocrine disorder of the adrenal glands which sit on top of the kidneys.Excess production of the hormone Aldosterone. Usual symptoms very high BP, low potassium and metabolic alkalosis.. Is a dreadful disease to have.
Thank you guys. BP was 230 over 144. They got it down. Have to be at doctor on Wednesday to see what tablets and dosage is the way forward. I’m on two but only take halve each a day. Again thank you. From South Africa.
Good luck Shawn in South Africa! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Great explanation for what we patients believe to be one of the mysteries of medicine. Thank you!
Very welcome Leonard. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Diagnosed in my late 30s with hypertension with a hypertensive crisis episode with 250 over 150. Started bp meds. Then approx every 7 years ended up in ED with another hypertensive crisis. New type of bp med ordered Diagnosed with gestational diabetes. And type 2 in my late 50s. Finally at age 69 and a new young internal med md asked the question of secondary hypertension. Turns out high aldactone levels high and had been on the wrong bp med for years. Now it is 120 over 78. HR is 80. Geez so much for the bandaid approach. So glad i found this md.
Us too!
Thank you for helping me understand - nursing student ❤
Great video. I was actually at my doctors office (here in western Canada) a couple of days ago and my reading was 123 over 81 with pulse at 92. I also have a BP Reader at home that I set to do 3 passes so it gives a more accurate reading.
Amazing!
This is so well explained. My sister had a constant headache for 2 weeks. She took herself to a and e and it turned out her pressure was 215/185..pulse 120 BPM, she was placed on bp meds immediately. It was also found due to blood work tests that she was low in sodium.
Doesn’t sodium increase blood pressure?
@ItBetterBeFast the key word is L O W
Would like to thank you guys, because of this video, I have sought treatment of my blood pressure that was 146 over 104. I'm now on 5mg of Ramipril and it has made a world of difference.
Very welcome Michael. Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was around 180 over 100 before my Ramipril. 5 years now and it's around 150 over 85. I tried herbal medicines and diet but it never went down. I was surprised how it came down. I find most medicines don't have an effect on me.
The music at the beginning of these videos raises my blood pressure.
mine too. no kidding.
Same
Turn the volume OFF, Einstein and put the captions ON
Hey Doctors, just found your channel. Thank you guys for talking about blood pressure.
I have been on Lisinoprilz for over 10 years now. Currently at 40 mg. My numbers have been creaping up to around 140/89 in the morning. In the PM they settle in at 132/82. Recently started taking the Lisinoprilz at bed time to see it makes a difference. It does bring both reading down some (135/85) in the AM.
Going to be talking to my cardiologist today about how to lower the numbers even more.
I am a very active 75 year old senior.
Hi Jim. Best of luck. One thing worth trying for 2 weeks is a whole food plant based diet. It will bring it down for sure. No added salt. No processed food. No animal products. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs o
Your BP changes all day long, don't let these guys scare you into unnecessary drugs. Research BP and you be the doctor. 140/89 will do no harm. Check it 5 min later and see.
My numbers started to creep up just like yours when I was 50. By the time I was 62 they were 145/95. I felt ok and had no symptoms of anything wrong with me other than that high blood pressure. Then i had an accident. I needed a CAT scan because of this accident. Then they found I had a large mass on my kidney. About the size of a nerf football. I went in for surgery had the mass and kidney removed. The tumor was 5.5 lbs in weight. And it was not cancerous. Thank God. And now my blood pressure is normal age 63 and 120/80.
I had no idea I had this mass growing on my kidney and the only way it was found was with a CAT scan which was done because of a fluke accident that had nothing related what so ever to do with any sort of kidney problem. Even my kidney number prior to surgery were good. So I had no reason to go looking for a tumor. It was found completely by coincident to my unrelated accident. However that tumor was the cause of my higher blood pressure numbers.
Just a heads up, something is causing it and it might be worthwhile to go looking for the cause of your high blood pressure.
@jim I also was on that same med for about 10 years, I had no idea it was the cause of multiple issues that Dr’s said was due to my age. I was on 4 other medications for advanced arthritis, edima, lethargy and muscle weakness. They boosted from 10mg, to 20, it was from a different company and I turned into the Michilen man overnight. Dr had me stop, next day I felt different but still puffy. 2 days in I felt good, on the 3rd day I had all of the energy I had when I was 17. Of course my BP’s went up 50/20 points but my energy, Strength, and all traces of advanced arthritis an SC pain were GONE!
Side effect was to be a slight cough not in my case = I missed out on 10 years of my life due to the side effects and the Dr’s never thought all of those problems e were caused by that medication BUT IT WAS.
Thank you for the great videos. You guys make a great team. Great having visiting Docs..
Man my wife about 20 years ago was admitted to the hospital with some of the highest pressure they ever delt with. Stroke levels. Back then she took Procardia under the tongue and it took 3 weeks to bring it under control. She was in Kidney failure which did not help. Since that time she went on dialysis for 10 years, got a new Kidney from a brother and is now in good health today. I will never forget how bad it was though.
Wow that’s amazing. Glad she is ok
120/80 is only realistic right after you wake up in the morning. Most blood pressure readings are done middle of the day after you've had 2 cups of coffee, work anxiety and a hectic morning in the office and then climbed 2 flight of stairs after battling traffic to get to the doctors office... dont be alarmed if its in the mid 140s, thats actually pretty normal. Clearing your mind and resting for a few minutes with deep breathing will help but might still be high
you are right
I concur
For most of my life, my BP was 140/70. It only went up when I reached 59 years of age and was caring for my aged father, who was a control freak. By that time, my weight had increased from 10 st 7 lb, to over 13 stone, due to not getting the regular exercise I was used to, before caring for my father. I only discovered my raised BP after my father died in 2006. The following year, I started caring for my mother, who had developed Dementia. That was even more stressful than caring for my father. She eventually died in 2017. Since Covid in 2020 - which destroyed my social life - my BP has increased, but has stabilised at about 180/95. That said, I have recently changed medication and am showing an improvement of 150/80, which I am hoping will improve further, as I start exercising again, now that spring is here. My weight has now reduced to 11 st 5 lb since Christmas and is stable to within a couple of pounds.
Keep up the good work
I hope you’re ok. You sound like an incredible son, your parents were lucky to have you ❤
@@stevenlopez1717j I agree.
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God bless you Russbetts, you did right by your folks, now it's time to take good care of yourself.
Thank you for pointing out lifestyle changes before medication as a means to treat elevated blood pressure or any number of ailments for that matter.
These three Doctors are so down to earth
Doing our best Richard
"These three Doctors are so down to earth" -->> Exactly, they are not astronauts orbiting the Earth
I think I’ve found my favourite UA-cam channel. You blokes are genuinely hilarious. I understand health is serious but you have to laugh at yourself, which you fellas do naturally, along with the easily understood information. Regards from Oz and keep up the good work.
Thanks so much REAL - doing our best! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Yes you are awesome Docs! Thanks again.
I am seeing a cardiologist in 2 weeks for high blood pressure. I'm told I have chronic hypertension. It goes through the roof when I am pregnant which unfortunately caused me to have a stillbirth at 28 weeks 2 weeks ago. It got as high as 180/110. My Dr was trying to put me on the highest dose possible of medication to keep it down. Finally she said I need a cardiologist. I was nervous at first about seeing one but after watching your videos I feel better about going in.
Yes Katie sounds like it’s time. Thanks for watching and subscribing
So sorry to hear about the loss of your baby, Katie. That is a cruel thing to happen when your body is acting up. Prayers for you from Canada.
@Mark Twain thanks. Yes it is! It's been rough but I have made it through
Never understood blood pressure until this video. Great simple walkthrough.
We love hearing that!
I used to be a paramedic. It was fun seeing 3 doctors laughing and talking about blood pressure. I didn't learn anything but is was neat and fun!
Well that’s something Dave! Thanks for watching and subscribing
This is scary. So many people running off to get meds to lower blood pressure. If I were them I would want to go find out why it is high and try to treat the problem not the symptoms.
Thanks for the info! I have had high blood pressure for many years. My doc, when I was 37 or so, finally after years of dealing with it, new doc btw, said lets dig a little deeper and ultimately found that I had a bad kidney, had a nephrectomy when I was 37. Im 56 now and I have high blood pressure again and on meds. BP normally reads approx 134/90. Working on lifestyle changes, ie; diet, excercise, etc.
Best of luck Darlene. Make sure the other kidney is ok
Please do NOT take Statens, they are liver killers, and can damage the kidneys too. I believe those drugs cause more problems than they ever solve. I quit them after 2 weeks, this was 10 yrs ago. Very hjealthy today, even though I had OHS for a valve and Bipass. they said I needed to take them for the rest of my life. I said FORGET IT. I lowered my Cholesterol by 40% with FOOD and some herbal teas (Ginger the king pin) Every week eat 3 apples and 2 avocados. and those statens? they don't reduce blockages, and they will make you weak. Big Pharma does NOT want us healthy, but instead addicted as in 'You will have to take these drugs for the rest of your life" Huge lie
sincere thanks for posting this
Thanks for listening
Was recently on a call for an elderly woman with diagnosed high bp but hadn’t taken her meds in a long time. Bp was 260/160, highest I’ve seen yet. Me and my partner didn’t believe ourselves the first time we took it.
Wow that’s high
my gf was up at 250/180... those numbers Scare the doctors as you could Pop at any moment and have a dissection... terrifyingly high numbers....
When I do some deep breathing my bp goes down big time. My mom was put on meds at age 81 because of white coat syndrome and it led to a pacemaker and more meds. She went down hill after all that and she was full of life and energy before. She just blindly believed everything her doc told her and didn’t question him. Ugh!
Sorry to hear that sandra. Deep breathing can help reduce blood pressure temporarily. Too many meds are a problem for our elderly for sure. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you! Have you heard of the book, Breath, by James Nestor? I’m currently reading and he did a lot of research on proper breathing. The main take away is to breathe in and out through our noses and our health will improve. Who knew??
Yeah, most conventional drs are drug pushers for the drug lords (big pharma).
Most of them are not capable of critical thinking or it has been taken away from by the drug lords with “standard of care”. Who determines standard of care, the drug lords. Stick with Dr Google, if you do the right research, you’ll be healthier for it. It was for me and I have a pacemaker and had bypass surgery 7 years ago.
@@TalkingWithDocs ò
My mother was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 79. She was so healthy. Didn't take any meds at all. She ran 1 hour/day, travelled around the world. Perfect BP, strong heart. Then cancer took over her body. She did deep breathing to relax. Her pain was horrible. Mum passed away at the age of 82. Deep breathing helped her alot while struggling with cancer.
Great explanation as usual. We are so lucky you are willing to do this for us. Thanks!!!
Doing our best Gale! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Cant express how much stress and anxiety yall relievd me of. I have a family history of high blood pressure on both my mom and Dad's side and recently lost my uncle to a heart attack so I've been hyper vigilant about my health (to the point where i stress over it more than i should). Went to the hospital a couple of weeks ago because o was feeling weird spasms in my chest that i thought was heart arythmia at the time (it was probably stomach spasms or something else), and i used my grandma's No machine to see what my BP was. The readong was 142/86 I believe and at the time i thought i was bordering a heart crisis or something so i rushed to the hospital.
Of course, they told me my heart was okay and after being in there for awhile, my BP dropped to about 122/70. They said i was jist deficent in electrolytes and that so long as i replenish them I'll be fine. However, in my head, I was under the impression that any reading over 120 and/or 80 was bad and considered too high.
So after seeing this video and reading the comments, I let out a giant sigh of relief because i can now confirm that I've been stressing over nothing. Thank you guys again!
Dr. Heffernan nails topics in a way, that patients can understand. Hope part two addresses genetic implications! Thanks guys, stay safe and healthy up there!
Hi Denise. Will be more about medication though. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs You guys are the best! We appreciate all of your efforts on our behalf.👍
Great video- especially to hear from doctors. I’d also love to hear more specific tips in addition to life style changes; perhaps breathing techniques, and how to properly take one’s own bp. I discovered I had not been doing it correctly- so I kept getting false readings. Thank you for addressing this very important health issue!
You are very welcome Karen. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Mine is 102/52
I take deep breaths, through my nose and exhale through my mouth.
My very recent hypertensive crisis (220/113) “urgency” was diagnosed in the ER as Labile Hypertension. Further tests with an Endocrinologist may reveal secondary hypertension. I’m a Vietnam veteran with over 50 years of PTSD anxiety. I’m thinking that my Adrenal glands are exhausted or worse. Thank you for your help.
Welcome G MAN. Thanks for your service. Thanks for watching and subscribing
i had the same numbers
Try EMDR therapy which is drugless, does NOT trigger PTSD and reduces it significantly in clinical practice. Find someone local who does it.
Hi, did you get to see an endo specialist? After years of high bp and Drs fiddling around with meds ,finally diagnosed as secondary hypertension too. Turned out in my case to be Conns syndrome, needed treating urgently. Do you have low potassium levels?
@@patriciamcphail5284 yes, at Cedars-Sinai in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles). Maybe a tumor in the pituitary gland; have a video conference next week. Hope you’re issues are resolved soon. Potassium levels are okay.
Very clearly explained.
Glad you think so!
Great segment gentlemen. I had chronic mildly "on the high end" blood pressure that was being controlled by medication. In December 2018 is suffered a very significant "lower aortic dissection". I fortunately somehow survived with an extended stay in hospital and am now "stable" after lowering my blood pressure to sub 120/75. For those whom think, I am a bit on the high side and I will be o.k. - think again - see your doctor.
Thanks for sharing Jim. Scary. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm so glad you're OK! I was roughly 145/95 for several years in my early 40s, but I was so darn healthy otherwise, I refused medications. My doctor literally said he had no recommendations for lifestyle changes other than to try to get more sleep. Then I had a minor heart attack at 43. I'm now happily taking THREE meds, feel great, I'm back to running, weights, etc. I wish I'd just taken the meds!
@@Kelly_Ben Glad you are OK too. I was much the same, but I think my high stress IT job got the better of me, even on meds.
120/75 is excellent B/P.
@@jimwright5529how long it last sir 😅
120/80??? Wow, my entire Army career of over 20 years and I don't think my BP was ever below 140/90. It was regularly 150+. Every time I saw a new Army doctor they would monitor me for a few weeks and then leave me alone. Once in a great while it would go to 210/105 or so. Toward the end of my career, I was over 40, they put me on BP pills and my wife bought me a BP machine. I got out of the Army about 05 and my bp leveled out to just under 140 most of the time. Of course in 2020 I was back up over 200/100 every time I turned on the news.
I can understand your situation. As a guy who was in the military for 26 years, I also had elevated blood pressure. However, at home my BP was down. All that good exercise kept me slim, but it never helped my BP.
210/105 😳
Holy cow that’s High
every cardiologist I ever seen except one said once you hit 90 instant blood medication..thats just foolish said my present Dr. First start with a life style change diet exercise and less stress...stress is the actual real heart attack causing issue but they get paid to sell drugs. Look at the covid scam and vaccines and boosters. Im former US Army 1/75th Ranger.
Hi Big John. Thanks for your service. It would be better if we can get that down a bit. Thanks for watching and subscribing
blood pressure is an issue that you don't mess with. Genetic can play a part. my grandma's blood pressure reading was 200/150 on a good day. the drs couldn't get it regulated no matter what they tried. she had a nasty stroke. So I am careful about my blood pressure. I am proud to say that mine is a normal reading which is good for me as mine used to run 88/60 for years. I exercise each day and am on a low salt diet.
Nice work Terri. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Sugar is way worse for blood pressure than salt.. I consume a decent amount of salt and very low sugar.
Thankyou . Great informative video .
I have an anxiety issue and my pressure can get up in the 160’s in the doc office. I overthink it due to health anxiety. I even have to sneak up on it at home or it will be high. The funny thing is that I know exactly when it’s going to be high or normal based on my thoughts and emotions. It’s crazy
Just need to keep it chill dominion. Thanks for watching and subscribing
THIS TOTAL DESCRIBES ME! You couldn't have said it better just 2 nights ago I had extreme anxiety when I seen my pressure 159 / 95. I did not rest before I took it either which I should have. Normally resting its about 125/75. When I got to the ER it was 195/81. Anxiety definitely plays a huge role. I suffer from a panic disorder with extreme health anxiety and agoraphobia. Once during a panic attack my blood pressure was 230 / 120 with a heart rate of 240. Emotions play a huge role
Same here. My doc understands that now. My blood pressure is better at home. Driving in traffic to the doc’s office makes it go high because of the anxiety. I also have chronic pain.
I am the exact same!
I have white coat hypertension too. From the Netherlands: greetings to these Canadian doctors. "The heart squeezes the blood out" - the out gave you away😀👍
Ha Kees. Proudly Canadian🇨🇦. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I find that my blood pressure varies a lot every time I take it. Taking a mental average is difficult, so if you see a lot of variation, it may be worthwhile to keep a log of BPs, all taken under similar conditions.
Agreed Gary. Take it a lot. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thank you for mentioning at home testing! Every time I go to donate blood the reading has me as high blood pressure but at home my test has me completely normal. It’s had me questioning my sanity.
Nope. Not insane!
I'm the same way! At Doctors office my pressure goes high 140/90 at the time I'm also experiencing anxiety..but, If I go and check my BP on my own I'm able to control my BP and it goes back to 123 or 130
After a heart attack I measure bp twice a day and medicate so that my bp is generally around 95/60. It is kept low to help my heart recover. Before I got accustomed to the lower bp I had a couple bad days but now I can go about my normal activities without a problem.
Glad you are ok Dan. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Excellent information.
I believe that diet and exercise are two of the most important things everyone can do that helps maintain proper blood pressure.
Yes Freedom Forever you are correct! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
So true . . . I have been training in the Gym for over 40 years, and have always maintained a healthful lifestyle along with good nutrition.
My average blood pressure is 160/90. That is the average taken daily at home over 5 months. I have seen it as high as 205/110. It's been that way for years. I am 58 years old and am taking 3 different blood pressure medications. They don't work so I just stopped taking the medicine, it did not change my blood pressure average without the meds over the next 5 months. My home measurements do coincide with readings at my doctor's office.
Hi Vincent. Seems like they need to search for the cause or try something different. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Look into BPS 50. Go to their website and check them out. My dad had resist hypertension where his meds weren't working. Then he found BPS 50. He's been taking it for 6 weeks now and he's has seen improvement
Thanks you guys , for your informal attitude , and much valued medical advice ..
Doing our best David
Friendly reminder that certain foods can also cause elevated blood pressure, too. People who have chronic hypertension probably shouldn't eat natural black licorice, for instance, because anise seed usually raises blood pressure (same with fennel, which is frequently used in Italian cuisine and meats).
Oh, yeah, and some medications do it, too. Like how the medication I'm currently trying got me up to 132/96 a couple days ago. It's going down, tho, so that's nice.
Thanks for sharing HauntedShadows. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Licorice is terrible for raising BP, I was drinking licorice tea every day, and was at a walk in clinic and the guy told me to go to the ER, instead I got some BP meds. When I got home I realized it was the tea, only because they had talked about licorice and high BP on one of the Canadian news stations.
Would you guys consider doing a video on blood pressure, heart rate and perfusion pressure as relates to pulse oximitry? Great video!
Yes we will add it to the list KittyKong. Thanks for watching and subscribing
This was brilliantly explained , I on a few occasions have had high readings . Recently in hospital with a bout of gangrene in my toe not due to any disease. Used a freeze spray which caused it. During routine blood tests I was diagnosed with Familia Polythycemia. I run to help keep my blood circulation . I take baby aspirin at bedtime and BP meds in the morning . I still suffer the occasional bout of elevated BP . Directly get my legs in the air and do breathing exercises which works . Sorry to bore you .
Thanks again for this info.
Thanks for sharing Alice. Sounds like you have it under control. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Some chopped up raw garlic, helps high B/P also.
Great explanation on BP! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video as always. Could low blood pressure be addressed on one of your videos? I always thought it was a sign of good health, but during a recent procedure at the hospital, I heard the terrifying words of the doctor saying they would have to go easy on sedation due to my low BP - now I’m a bit confused about what it means, health wise.
Hi Flip Flop. Thanks. We can add it to the list. Usually low BP is less of an issue but the meds used during sedation and for pain often lower your blood pressure so they have to make sure you are still getting enough blood to your heart brain and other organs. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Mine is up & down. I have 2 machines to take it. One is always higher no matter what. It's been too hot to get out and walk. Im a fall risk also
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for taking the time to respond and explain, much appreciated.
@@nrjenkins1014 Mine is up and down aswell. 89/57 some days 140/ 90 other days. I have POTS, so I have to live with it. Low BP, fast heartrate.
@@TalkingWithDocs true that! I nearly died during surgery once because they didn't consider that.
I have genetic hypertension, from my paternal side of the family. Diagnosed when I was 24. My b/p could go as high as 200/150 if I was anxious. I have been on meds since I was 24, I am now 63. However, if I take an anti anxiety pill before visiting my cardiologist, it is in a good range. It runs in the 130's over 80's. When they tested my blood pressure, it kept going up and up because I was so anxious. I never had any headaches and felt fine. I have blood work done, EKG's etc. My mother's side has longevity, and my dad's side also does even with high blood pressure. I don't eat meat or have any kind of sugar. All my blood work is good. Unfortunately, mine is a pre-disposition within my genes .A lot of people in my dad's side of the family have it. It would be high regardless. My b/p can go as low as 117/75 and my body does not like it.
Hope it all goes well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Only eating habits she hereditary. Get your minerals in.
Consider the meditations of your heart. What are you stuck on? Are you feeding your sould with wisdom, ornegative thought? Just curious. Hope you get rind of the meds, cause they don't cure the problem. I am also kind of Hyper but at age 77, B/P is averaging 128/75.. sometimes BP spikes.. but we do cycle during the day. If you read 170.81. don't bet anxious. Go for a walk or workout in the weight room for 30 minutes. O opmetimes read or speak the 23rd Psalm and my B.P Always drops, either a little or a lot.
Take seamoss. You could have a defiency
It would have been useful to discuss how to take your blood pressure. Stress, physical strain, and other factors can temporarily raise your levels and might not be concerning.
Hi Neo. We have a video about that
Yeah my blood pressure is always higher at the doctor's office just like they mentioned. I take mine at home every week averaging around 120/70 or so. Had a heart stress test recently and the cardiologist said I have the healthiest heart he has ever seen.
I ‘ve experienced the white coat syndrome occasionally when going to the dentist or doctors visits. My BP stays down around the 130 over 80 mark but goes up in the 140/150 range when visiting a doctor.
Not too bad Angela
Thank you for all your advice. I'm in the UK and I called the doctor a couple of weeks ago as I just wasn't feeling right, I took my blood pressure and it was higher than normal for me. The dr said, he'd bite my arm off for blood pressure like mine, it was 146/54 and said he wouldn't take it seriously unless it was 180 or over. Just over two weeks later my blood pressure is still rising, today its 158/67 so I have called them again and I managed to get an appointment, however I am here on youtube looking for ways to help lower it naturally because I know it will just be...here's a prescription and off you go. I eat healthy, no processed foods, I work out every day, I have never smoked or drink caffeine and I only drink a small amount of red wine, my weight is 41kg, so for me, I want to find out what is the cause of my high BP not just take medication for it. Any tips of what I should be asking when I see the doctor? Many thanks
Hi Missy. Sorry to hear this. There are many causes. Some genetic. They will likely do baseline testing if your thyroid, your adrenals, your kidneys etc. best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Do u have aniexty ma'am 😅
Last time I was in the hospital my blood pressure varied from140/80 to 207/140. No one seemed concerned at all. By taking Magnesium and calcium/zinc every day it is down to 120-130/65/75. No drugs
That’s awesome Robert. Thanks for watching and subscribing
how are you now?
great job. Thanx for the simplified explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
To bring a realistic prospective to your two videos on the topic of blood pressure, It would be useful to have a video on how to properly measure BP in home and the the office.
That is a great idea Dr Wes! We will add it to the list. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Indeed! I've observed many medical practices using the wrong sized blood pressure cuff, getting a wrong and useless number, often leading to medication recommendations when they are not needed - and cause harm.
I've had someone use a pediatric cuff on a 300 lb woman, and a large-adult cuff on a 100 lb man in my presence - and insist it was all okay when called on this.
I take my BP at home. My BP just seconds ago was 116/69 pulse 62 (average of 3 readings). Yes, it is always higher at my GP; 120 to 125/80 normally, but when I see her it is normally earlier in the morning. It is now mid-day. I use an OMRON M7 meter, which is pretty much the standard used at clinics. But the Dr's still use the mercury system, which I guess can also be susceptible to faulty readings, depending on the Dr's hearing! I do use a low-dose betablocker and lisinopril 10mg once a day; have been for years. Doctors are reluctant to reduce medication if "everything is under control". The meds have no side effects, so I just continue taking it. My health actually pretty good, as far as I know. My other blood worx look great.
Nice Stefan. There is some variability for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
If it's not broke... then don't fix it.
This is like a mini grand rounds. I would like a version of this for nurses and other providers. So well presented
Thank you so much Jason. Yes it is probably meant more for patients but if we scienced it up a bit could be for rounds for sure! Thanks for watching and subscribing
Excellent video.
Thanks Julio
Two recommendations from (non-medical) scientist with "high blood pressure" to MDs and particularly Cardiologists on this topic: 1) Studies are needed to see if particular physiologies of people naturally and safely have higher blood pressure than others, "120/80" might not be normal for all. In my particular case, from the very first time my blood pressure was measured in 5th grade 'till now when I am in my 50s if I am not on medication it sits between 140-160/95-100 (in 5th grade , the very first measurement was 150/100). No GP since I came to USA accepted that as normal and I am on medications since my late 30s. But, is it really needed? Nature gifted me with body type counter-indicative of this problem (tall and lean) and I am very physically active. I had several detailed Cardiologist exams (typically EKG, echo-cardiogram and stress test asked by my GP every time I move and I get new GP...). All of them perfectly normal but everytime Docs want the pressure lower... Shouldn't there be a range of "normal" just as with height and weight? 2) Modern tendencies to check BP only expeditiously with automated machines should be questioned. Aside of "white coat syndrome" there is obvious inconsistency, sometimes dramatic with these machines. I typically get almost insane results on every first automated try (ex, just recently, while in perfect real condition machine at my dentist determined I had 245/185 BP... Manual attempt by the Doc,... and it was 130/100,.... and this happens regularly for me)! These systems must be re-examined and their engineering re-done.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Thank you so much for this!! I so appreciate your thoughts because I tend to agree. You have helped to put my mind at rest! (even if it's just for a little while!)
Same here, I've always been above normal as a child. I had the same thing at the orthodontist getting a tooth pulled, they had ancient chair with a BP cuff that the plastic was actually hardened from age.. I was 215/125, there was no way in hell I trusted that machine, they wouldn't pull the tooth because of it.. Came back on meds when I measured it a neat 125/78 before going in, and again 220/130, so they put me under and said that my bp didn't get lower than 135/85 when I was passed out.. I call BS!!
I seem to have severe "white coat syndrome," my bp was 171 over something (I only heard the 171, I was in such shock). That was the highest I've ever known it to be. Scary! But every time I go to the doctor it is very high. At home, my bp is anywhere from 111 over 66 to 130 over 74. I've taken it after coffee, exercising, and even arguing with my husband just to see how high it might be. Also, I read that Prozac can increase blood pressure, and I've been on it for years and am thinking of transitioning off it. I have an appt. with my new dr. (new insurance) soon and will address this. with her. But, what in the world is going on at the doctor's?! How can I be that anxious? I don't feel that anxious, it's always shocking - and scary - how high it gets there, and I wonder if there are other places it's soaring that I don't know about.
Oh man Wendy. Hope it gets better. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Stress and pain, can cause the BP to go high too. When you get inside to see your doctor.. Take about 5 deep breaths, through the nose and release it through the mouth. That will calm you and give you a regular BP reading. Good luck.
@@paulao7022 thank you, I'll try that next time.
@@WendyWahman
Drink a bottle of wine before your appointment.. you’ll be alright.
@@Helmuesi911 Ha!!
my highest over the past 5 years was 225 over 120 when i went to the GP and they made me lie down for 4 hours with an ECG to 90 over 50 when chilling out, it is usually about 125 over 75 when checked at my hospital which is currently every 3 weeks. It's called stress or nerves and I'm 74 years of age
Wow Michael. Thanks for watching and subscribing
American. 144/77 is my typical read. And I absolutely was diagnosed with White Coat going up between 180/100 - 223/115 at the doc or E.R.
I know this is a bit over a year old, but during my time in the military I began to have issues with high blood pressure. When I finished active duty, despite still being VERY active, my blood pressure was even worse. The highest reading I remember was 234/204. My mother, a nurse, told me that was impossible, but that was the reading they took, and several other readings taken around the same time were similarly high - they kept taking it because they didn't believe it. I even had to do a physical for a job and the reading they took was 227/197 - I had to sign a waver to leave (drive) the facility AFTER they called my PCP to confirm that I normally had readings that high.
Since then, I've had readings that vary, but frequently they are high to the point that they want to send me to the ER immediately. I've done stress tests, kidney tests, and a bunch of other tests and they've all come back normal if not great. After more than 30 years with high blood pressure, they're finally sending me to a hypertension clinic to try and figure it out.
A few other notes - I've been on a low sodium diet for over 30 years, my BP when taken at home is still high, and I'm on the highest doses of four different BP medications - but they don't really help. My Cardiologist and numerous other medical providers have told me that they don't understand why they can't get my BP under control, and I've frankly given up on anyone helping me, as I've been told for 30 years that I'm going to have a stroke and die, and yet here I am still.
I'd love to not have this hanging over my head, but oh well...
I think your perfectly okay, your body could have been made for that kindly of pressure. Otherwise I honestly don't know how one can be well and walking with BP of 227/204 for 30 years. your one unique Human.
@@Gikeu This is funny, my Cardiologist and long-time provider have said exactly that. Outside of my BP, all of the stress tests, liver/kidney tests, and a bunch of others - have all come back fine.
I think some people just get lucky. My grandpa never really took care of himself,ate whatever, drank wine everyday etc and lived a long time and never developed anything serious, whereas my grandma was diabetic,developed gangrene from a wound and didn't have a happy end of life.
I think some of us just get lucky
Impossible huh? I had an issue with my blood pressure fairly recently. It was even higher than your’s. I didn’t even know it could get that high. No one can explain why it’s been so high as of yet.
I am not a health care professional, but maybe it is something you are seriously lacking in your diet, like potassium and magnesium? Eat bananas, potatoes and magnesium supplements.
While this is a very good explanation of what we are measuring, the thing I cannot find anywhere INCLUDING MY DOCTOR is the best practices for how and when to measure. I do know as a chronic pain patient that pain drives my BP much higher than when it is under control. If I take my meds and wait half an hour for them to start working the BP drops drastically and usually down to very good numbers, but once they wear off I am back in the danger range. I hate the thought of staying in bed all day to avoid the pain levels. The other thing that is hard to find is what are the adjustments to the numbers that are considered acceptable based upon age and lifestyle. I am no where near as active at 68 as when I was thirty and a shingle roofer by trade. It does seem that some of my medications cause muscle ache and fatigue that causes me to be less active and one might be my BP medication. I often wonder if I would be better off without the medication if it allowed me to be more active. All of this seems to be a bunch of "trade offs" that are poorly understood and one size fits all is not very helpful.
Hi Mark. There are multiple factors for sure. If your BP is related to pain it would be best to measure when you have your average amount of pain. Ideally sitting for 3-5 minutes before taking it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Numbers are just numbers. I had BP of 140/90 for close to 45 years. Energy to burn. My job was physical in nature. I also maintained my huge property and my home. I also played soccer 3-4 times every week and coach kids 2 times a week. Never been sick. Not even with flu or cold. Never took a sick day from work. Page forward...I was diagnosed with BPH, typical of most men my age. They put me on BPH meds. Basically vasal dilator. That helped with BPH but it also did the following:
Dropped my BP to 120/80, I have no energy, I always feel tired, I have no sex drive, I have ED and aches all over. I can't fall asleep, my vision got worse....oh, yes, on the plus side, I'm growing hair in places no hair should grow. Also my nails need clipping every 3-4 days... I miss my high BP...there, I said it.
Sorry to hear that Sam. Worth a chat with your doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Wow are you feeling any better?
You know I relate to what your saying my bp has been 140/90 since 2019..and still high and I feel fine no issues.
Spironolactone?
@@lesleylesley5821 Are you joking? I do not want to lower my BP even more.
Great video. My goal this year is to learn more about my body. You guys nailed it! Thank you.
Our pleasure!
The most common issue I have at the doctor's office is they will do a pressure test as soon as I've gotten in the room not allowing for a resting pressure to come back after walking in and getting weighted, which results in higher readings than my home test shows, and different staff will test differently which also means different results if we lived in a perfect world then a standard reading could be expected but in the real world of stress we get what we get not what we want.
Yes you need to sit and chill first for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for replying, trying to get the staff to follow the recommended practice is very hard when they are trying to run as many patients through as possible in a day.
There's that, and the standard of running Fox News in every physician's waiting room in the country. That will get anyone's blood pressure up!
@@rudra62 yep fox has gotten bad but CNN and MSNBC being on can bring on stroke level BP, with all their lies.
@@methag-mm1he All of the news, whether mostly true or outright lies, brings on stroke-level BP no matter what political positions anyone holds - or anyone worried about their own safety in the near future.
Fox is ubiquitous. I have never seen other news in my or my family's medical offices.
Three medications and still high 140s/90s... Simply converted to SOS (no Salt, Oil, Sugar) and Whole Foods (no Meats, Dairy) diet. In 30-days I've already eliminated one medication and just started to remove second (all with Dr. support) via monitoring BP. Unbelievable... Goal is to be completely off all BP medications in a couple months!!!
Carbs and sugar are killers!
Very nice Robert! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Yes they are Ted. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@Hanover-ek4jy Obesity is the killer as a result of eating unhealthy carbs and sugars. Eat good carbs like fruits, vegetables and unprocessed whole grains.
I am so thankful you shared this as I take three BP meds and still my pressure regularly measures near or above 140/89. I thought with three meds my BP would be great. It will try to adjust my diet. Thanks again. God Bless.
I've known for years that my BP was on the high side but didn't take it seriously. My dentist started checking BP at every vist and it was 190/100 and she refused to treat me until I got a note from my doctor. I got put on meds and now it's down to 150-160/90 during dental vists and 120-140/80 at home. My doctor seems satisfied at this in terms of medication and of course pushes lifestyle changes for further reduction.
Yes lifestyle changes! Just make small regular ones.
your dentist took your BP? Huh? Since when do dentists do this?
@@steadychaosproductions3376 I guess it's a relatively new thing. My dentist checks my BP and does a health survey with every visit. Even makes sure I follow up with the family doctor and specialists. More of an integrated health approach I suppose.
@@RatKindler strange, i mean, theyre there to clean your teeth...not issue bp meds. But hey, who knows? haha
Was at the dentist , they said where checking BP, was 160/101, after my appointment, went to hospital,as no family doctor,they put me on meds and said come back in 2 weeks, going to change diet and exercise more, do walk the dog twice a day ,for an hour, but with chronic pain hard to get a good nights sleep
Thank you guys for thr great videos......your presentation is fantastic and very helpful
Thanks for watching!
Hi there,
Im in Australia, so I’m not sure if it’s different here. Last year, my BP went up to 203/103. The hospital did have trouble getting it down & my troponin levels were a touch too high (I did end up having a MINOR heart attack at the age of 46) & whilst my BP is still a bit high (170 (ish)/ 90 (ish) and after changing my meds 3 times, we are still having trouble keeping it down. We will get there though
Hope they get it down Teresa. Thanks for watching and subscribing
On an empty stomach: One clove of chopped garlic, one tsp fresh lemon or lime juice, one tsp good quality olive oil, a dash of cayenne pepper and a hint of apple cider vinegar. One week on, one week off. I swear, it works!
@@breal7277sorry for interrupting here,may I know how long it last 😅
Was hoping to see more discussion in your video about what activities raise your blood pressure and how to properly take your blood pressure and how long you should be at rest before you do so I believe when your heart rate is raised that also raises your blood pressure running heavy lifting chopping wood bicycling climbing stairs or ladders just would be interesting to hear someone else's perspective on how blood pressure can change in these cases people that are extremely well fit won't see as large of a change in pressure and those who are less physically fit will see more change in pressure time it takes for heart rate to return to normal based on physical fitness I will keep watching thanks for the video
Hi Topher. Yes at least 5 minutes and some studies say up to 25 min to fully stabilize. And obviously no rigorous activity just prior. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Cortisol spikes and high Chol, which can form plaque if your diet is even average in sugars. Want to rais your blood pressure? Join a political chatroom. Watch the news. Believe everything they say. Get mad, and don't ever forgive your adversaries, instead get even. Drink lots of beer and smoke the J's . this will take 10 years off your life// but if you laugh every day, forgive your enemies, and do the opposite.. you add years. Trust in the Lord, and not the world. He has never let me down