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[quote=Anonymous]Hi,

I’m looking for some perspective from those who’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure and have either gone on medication and/or have made lifestyle changes to get their readings down. 
I am an early 40s female. Active and generally healthy and probably 10 lbs over my ideal weight. Diet is good but definitely room for improvement. I’ve been coming up with high blood pressure readings at doctor appointments for several years now. When I take my own reading at like a CVS, it’s fine, but haven’t done so since Covid. I definitely get anxious at the doctor up until the blood pressure is taken - then I relax.

At my most recent appointment (reading at appointment was 150/100), doc suggested a 24 hour blood pressure monitor so we can get an accurate read on my actual blood pressure throughout the day. I’d never heard of this but it makes sense. I’m trying not to over analyze but I want to prepare myself for the possibility that the doc will recommend medication depending on the results. I haven’t done the 24 hour monitor yet.

If you’ve been on meds, what are the downsides/side effects? Would you do everything in your power to avoid meds? Lose the 10 pounds, become more vigilant about diet, manage stress better (haha)? Or is it better to go on meds?

I do have one parent on bp meds (they are active and healthy, and not at all overweight). So there could be a hereditary factor here.

Thanks for the feedback. 
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