Q: Every blood pressure medication I have tried makes me short of breath! From mild to very bad when exertion is made. The only one that did not is Tekturna, and Murphy’s law, I was in the 1% that had a rash. I have no shortness of breath if not on the BP meds. My internist seems at a loss. What do you suggest?
A: It never hurts to get a second opinion. Finding the right combination of medications for an individual can be difficult. Sometimes another healthcare provider will have a useful suggestion that can help overcome a side effect. A trial of the Resperate is also a consideration. Frequently side effects are dose related. Regular use of the Resperate may get your pressure into well enough control so a lower dose of medication will be effective.
Please Note: RESPeRATE users – do not reduce your blood pressure medication without first consulting with your health care professional.
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Second opinion is a good suggestion, and to add to that, try going to a good nephrologist (kidney dr). They are the experts on hypertension. That’s where I went after my dr couldn’t figure out a good answer and it made all the difference.
You neglected to add your age and overall fitness level to te info you provided about yourself. Lacking that, however, is still just putting me at a slight disadvantage, in understanding your problem, because there must be 1000 and one combinations of blood pressure meds and duretics. Such problems are why most lay people and even Primary Care Doctors, do wind up consulting a Cardiologist. My experience tells me that your in desperate need of a new doctor. He should also be told to fist rule out CHF as a cause for your blood pressure problems, before prescribing medications…
I fully endorse the Reply by Church. I just got out of the hospital after suffering a transient ischmec attack (TIA)(mild stroke) brought on by a blood pressure that achieved 260/147. Testing showed the root cause to be renal stenosis (blocked artery in one of my kidneys. You betcha that one of my medical practioners in the future will be a neprologist.
I have Resperate and find that I am just not disciplined enough to do it regularly/every day though I have a friend who has,and it works for her.
However, after being motivated on a health cruise and hearing Dr. Fuhrman speak, I went vegan with lots of leafy green vegetables, other vegetables and fruits and some grains every day. I cut out all processed foods, cut out most salt, and all sweets. It has been almost a month and I have seen by BP down to normal (I had to cut out one of my two meds, and since it is too low at times, I will ask my doctor about quiting the other one as well.)
I am so thankful for this after many years of BP even with regular exercise I couldn’t get it down. Also I beleive my job of just sitting for hours wasn’t good either. I have also lost 9 pounds.
It can be done, it works–there is plenty of research and testimony to back it up. I pray I can continue to be faithful to the program.
I would suggest one go to a wellness center for 2-3 weeks like the one in Weimar, California, Weimar Institute that serves vegan and has medical fellow-up and care at all times. It is worth the $2-3000 cost, but insurance should pay for the medical testing and care.
Ella – good for you! Your nice and caring energy comes through in your e-mail. You did what everyone needs to do; take responsibility for their own health. People choose to not eat well. They choose fast foods and all the poisons for their blood; smoking, processed foods, diet drinks, non-organic/toxins, pesticides. I applaud you. It is not a doctor’s responsibility to make anyone well. Our health is our own responsibility. People don’t want to do the reading and learning necessary for good health. The money is never the issue, and those who have enought to attend a great program are fortunate and blessed. You have surely helped others who can afford something great. But everyone here is totally capable of reading and learning and making choices. They either do or they don’t, and hatefulness says everything.
Blessings for you good health and more joy.
JM
You feel worse on BP meds because they are taking your bodies compensation for low oxygen in the tissue away. Treat the cause. BP meds are a band-aid on the symptoms. When you lower the BP you get less oxygen to the muscles and brain, you feel more tired and are less likely to exercise and may get shortness of breath with exercise. This decreases your likelihood of exercise and makes the situation worse.
And if one cannot afford those types of expensive ‘therapy’ ( cruises & wellness centers ) ? Are you kidding ? Hope you never have to deal with unemployment or other society problems Cali girl ? Get your head out of the clouds please.
When one gives advice, give alternatives, especially to regimes that are costly, otherwise your advice is relatively hollow.
Yes, I agree that you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to go to wellness centers or health cruises to lower your blood pressure. My Resperate only cost me about $300.00 several years ago and it was the best investment I ever made for my health. Believe me, it does work, and it is keeping my blood pressure down – without medicine.
You will find that a lot of the pharmaceutical firms spend millions lobbying to outlaw any cheap new cures they can’t patent and sell at hideous prices.
ALL anti-hypertension drugs are poison to your system. If you are forced to take the meds, you need to compensate with diet, exercise, rest, and appropriate supplements or in time, the drugs will make you even worse…..
I have had a devil of a time getting BP meds/combinations to work. Can’t take diuretics – most/all include sulfa drugs which nearly killed my kidneys. Clonidine and such made me so dehydrated when I worked outdoors to the point of collapse – I have to be extremely careful. Most of my problems began at menopause – I was fine before that. I am seeing a nephrologist – best decision my PCP made on my behalf. Exercise does help, but I need to be careful not to overdue it – I’ve had 2 strokes. Can’t take HRT. Any suggestions? Anyone else having BP issues connected to lack of estrogen? How frustrating is this. Thanks.