Q: I have had my Resperate for just over a week, and use it every day. I took my BP and it is still 179/68.
I know it is too early to expect results, but my GP wants to double my Amlodipine and add another med. I am not happy with this and really do not want to go down this road. If the diastolic is not too high, is that the most important reading? It seems to me that the systolic is the one that needs to go down, and I’m not sure if Amlodipine is the drug to do it.
I am a lady of 68, very worried, anxious and confused! I have tried to talk to GP but she says (in a kind way) I should just ‘do as I am advised or risk a stroke’ . I like using Resperate – the whole thing is wonderful. Please God it works for me. Thank You!
A: Systolic pressure is just as important as diastolic pressure. Both numbers need to be controlled. It is more common for older people to have isolated systolic high blood pressure. You should let your doctor know you have started to use the Resperate .
I do not know enough about your health problems to give you advise about your risk of getting a stroke while you are waiting for the full blood pressure lowering effect from regular Resperate use.
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Years ago my doctor wanted to increase my meds but I refused because at home my BP is normal and I have white coat hypertension. Do you take readings at home and if so, are they considerably lower than in the doctor’s office?
Doctors always seem to overmedicate without thinking things through. If the patient gets a high reading they jump to conclusions. I also have “white coat syndrome” and my Systolic BP jumps almost 60 points. Keep a log at home and bring it in to the doctors office so you can show him your readings at home. This is a much better indicator of BP trends. I also used Amlodipine and found it to be almost worthless but it was very effective at producing all sorts of bad side effects.
Suggest a 24-hour monitor. Also whatever happens check Dr John McDougall’s website for nutritional information or even join a 10-day program. He appears to have good results. I have been following the McDougall program for a few years and my BP has come down considerably, although not to the point where I wish it would be. However it is below the point where my doctor would prescribe medication. Main reason I can not follow the McDougall program 100% is because of sabotage by family members and friends – and my own occasional failings!
where did she say anything about getting a stroke?