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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would do three things (pending your doctor’s review) depending in how high your BP is.

- go on meds for now
- slightly reduce your calories, maybe down to 1450-1500. Related, if a lot of your calories come from a high fat source like cheese, try subbing nuts (true serving size) or fruit for a bit.
- try for a bit more cardio whether it’s walking 10K steps, a concerted effort to walk briskly for 15 minutes after each meal, or whatever makes sense for your lifestyle

You can easily come off the meds if they are no longer needed. I knew mine weren’t when I started feeling a bit faint during intense exercise and discovered my BP had moved way down from 140/90 to 100/60 or lower (not good!) during the course of losing 40 lbs and increasing my exercise. My doctor concurred.

HBP can definitely be genetic and reducing it via meds or other methods will make you feel a lot better. In my experience, controlling my BP via meds previously and now via diet and exercise has reduced overall feelings of anxiety caused by the sensation of hearing my heartbeat in my head, etc. I am also much more energetic with BP under control.[/quote]

I agree with suggestions 2 and 3. But I'd give those (and other dietary efforts) a try for 3 or 4 months first before starting BP meds - UNLESS your BP is dangerously high.
Monitor your BP during that time, then you'll know whether or not your efforts are having any effect. If not, then you can start the BP meds. Why risk dizzy/fainting episodes if you don't need to? Lowest dose statins lowered my blood pressure and made me lightheaded....not necessary and potentially risky.[/quote]

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