Q: My blood pressure is usually 140/70. But when I am anxious, it can rise to 170-180/85. How often does an anxiety-produced high blood pressure have to occur to be considered a problem requiring medication?
A: Even when you are anxious, your blood pressure should stay within the normal range then drop to a lower level when the anxiety has passed. Your blood pressure is at a range where treatment should be considered. You should talk to your doctor about treatment options. You may be able to get in good control with life style modifications. The Resperate would be a non-drug option.
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I have been useing resperate for about 2 months now and my blood pressue has gone down, however only to about an average of 160/85. What can bring the higher number down?
Edward
I struggle to keep my higher number down, in fact my current is around 160/90. I’m out of work and moving house, both contributing I feel. My best results 127/79 followed a week of no alchohol, 30mins to 1hr excercise per day, a diet of natural foods only and plenty of water (avoid coffee & tea). I hope this helps
I have been using reperate fo 6 months. I started at 170/100 ( while being on 10mg altace) slowly that # came down, Only recently (the last month or so) have i been in the 125-135/80-85 range pretty consistently. So give it more time. Some days I use it twice a day.
Ubiquinol 50mg day Absolutely proven to work.
I will be 64 years in September. My blood pressure is 140/85. How can it be controlled naturally. I have of late be using thread mill to reduce my weight.
Your question went right from anxiety-exacerbated hypertension, to which drug is best? Drugs are never best if you can control your hypertension nautrally in my humble opinion. There are many relaxation techniques, including but not limited to Resperate, that may solve your problem without using drugs. As for Mr. Jones, the systolic blood pressure can be often be reduced by natural diuretics. I use dandelion leaf (not root) for reducing my systolic blood pressure. There are other natural diuretics as well, including parsley, alfalfa, juniper berry, and others that you can find. Google searches are very helpful in finding non-drug options. All the best!
I was reading where it said taking ‘Thiazide diuretics’, will eventually lead to a person becoming ‘insulin resistent’? is that true? and besides using resparete, what are the other oral meds you reccomend?
I am 75 years old fairly active (golf twice a week 7 hdcp and exercize 20 – 25 min 6 days)My B/P resting is average (3 readings) 130 – 135 over 65 – 69. My diet lends to beef, starches and sweets Do I need to be on a high B/P medicine?
my question is also related to HBP and anxiety, i strongly believe that they both cause each other. When i’m anxious my BP goes up, and i’ve noticed that whenever my BP is being taken, my anxiety level goes up so is my BP. I thought i’m the only one this is happening to. My BP runs 140/92 when not anxious, and 180/100 with anxiety and panic.
Jenny, My BP is the same way. I take it at home and it averages anywhere from 120-140/70-75 and in the Dr. office I have anxiety and it will go up to 180/90. I think that’s called white coat syndrome. I never had trouble w/BP like that until around age 53 and I had been under a lot of stress for about a year due to divorce, so had lots of anxiety during that time.
With anxiety , BP goes beyond the limit. But with the given readings, the person can manage with life style modifications.
Triple Leaf Tea Co. makes a tea called Blood Pressure which has helped me.
I want to reduce my blood pressure naturally. I’m 40 year old African-American who stays away from salty and greasy food. I’m a vegetarian as well. My blood pressure is too high averaging 185/108. Dr’s want to medicate and I tried, but it doesn’t get back to normal.
I notice 15 minutes after exercising, it’s usually normal. What should I do? I’m tired of meds that don’t really work.
It is healthy for your blood pressure to rise with exercise, and fall afterwards, but you didn’t say what you considered to be “normal.” I have read several reports, and learned from my doctors that 120/80 is normal. Still, some say that it is now considered to be PRE_HYPERTENSIVE. I would also follow the guide given on public blood pressure machines that you find in places like Krogers and Rite Aid stores.
I am an African American woman(now in my 50’s) who thought that because I lead a healthy lifesyle, I could control my blood pressure with vitamins and herbs; and exercise. Those things do help, but because the high hypertension genetic factor is so strong in our race, medication is necessary to protect us from this SILENT KILLER.
So Please continue to insist that doctors help you to find a medication that fits you.
I have never been overweight, but I suffered a stroke two years ago. I was on medication, but it was not the right kind. My blood pressure went up and down (spiked), but I did not think it was that serious.
Doctors say that after a stroke, you are never 100% of what you were before. But Thank God, I am in the upper 90%. They attribute it to my healthy lifestyle. I do too, but also owe it to God.
So, PLEASE take care of yourself, and don’t give up on finding the right medication. I wish you the best of luck!!
Lorri
Message to Carla. I agree with Lorri, I am a 56 yr old female of Norwegian descent. 2 yrs ago both my parents died within 4 mos of each other. My anxiety and depression increased my BP from 140/80 to 180/90+ also my blood glucose went up to 499. I made immediate adjustments to my diet (I thought I could never give up sodas but I did) this was great for my Blood Glucose but didn’t help my BP. I was put on several different BP meds until I found the right one for me. Don’t be afraid of go one BP meds and don’t give up trying different meds if you need to. I think most people find the right ones the 1st or 2nd time around. Ask your doctor for 2 wks or 30 days worth of samples it saves having to buy expense meds and then find out they are not for your system). One that was pretty good for my fiance is Tekturna who has/had BP that was difficult to treat (220/ 110). I tried several and was feeling defeated, one made me cough, one made my heart pound, one didn’t do anything at all and finally I saw a Cardiologist who put me on Bystolic 10 mg, it worked for me within hours and I feel great, my BP is 117/70 and my heart rate is in the 60s it was in the 90s before. Work with a good doctor (I prefer a Cardio or Endoc). I also tried biofeedback therapy 20 years ago for anxiety and that worked too, it’s very similar principle to RESPeRATE so maybe try both meds and RESP. Good luck and take care of yourself, I’ll keep you in my prayers.
How can everyone’s blood pressure be considered “within range” of 120/80…. everyone is different. Also there is a test now that measures “renin” that is supposed to give doctors important information about prescribing the right medication. Apparently, until now, Doctors didn’t know why some medications didn’t work on some people. Now that’s scary! Also now promoting medication for the new “pre” hypertension is making drug companies a lot of money, and in reality, helping people? I am not convinced. Anyone who suffers from anxiety, which makes their BP worse, should get the anxiety evaluated. For some, dealing with the anxiety can have positive effects on blood pressure. We are all wired differently!
I have been been trying to find the right BP medicine , at first it works then the side effects take over and it goes up. now on norvac having trouble sleeping and back pains and stomach acid . does sleep problem go with it doctors thinks I’m nuts.
Never think your nuts, you know your body better than anyone. I used to feel my doctors felt that way too. People are all different. I had back pain and stomach acid too, but have that checked out by your doctor. Another great place for information about side effects is your Pharmacist. I used to wonder if what I was feeling was in my head and was afraid to bother the doctor or ask too many questions. Now after listening to other peoples stories and living through a few myself I found that you have to be your own advocate and it’s important to have a good doctor that you trust. Doctors are human, they see alot of patients daily and I think sometimes they are a little too rushed for time, let them know you need an answer to put your mind at ease.
I had the same problems but had a doctor who listened. I went on diuretics bolstered by potassium and half a pill of benazepril 10 mil. so I take 5.My blood pressure averages are 117 over 74. Many drugs out there my advice is to find a new doctor. Some I took gave me muscle cramps but my doctor never dismissed it even though it was not common. Good luck!
anxiety def raises bp…without a doubt..relax if u can,deep breathing 15 mins a day n a walk in the country helps me chill.take care