( by Don T.) — First, I’d like to inform you that having a diagnosis of hypertension at 35 was overwhelming, especially during a visit to my doctor when I had a bout of Pneumonia (blood pressure was at 170/90).
I had never considered high blood pressure to be an issue in my life. I have always been physically active and within normal weight range (I was, however, a smoker at the time.) So one of the first questions I asked was, “Do I have to take these for the rest of my life?” To that, I was told, “Probably.” In retrospect, I wasn’t even offered the option or chance to help myself, which was disappointing to say the very least.
Here I am 4 years later and having gone through all the high blood pressure info I can read or hear, and the side-effects of a few “staple” drugs meant to treat the condition. I still feel that my doctors do not really “hear” my concerns. My goal has always been to reduce my BP naturally through diet & exercise, but alas the side-effects have been a hindrance to my efforts.
Just like many who are prescribed those drugs, I too feel, that it seems like a plot to keep me on those drugs. And if there are any complaints, I am then switched again to the next available medicine for high blood pressure.
The dizzy spells, the lack of “spark” in my attitude and body are becoming part of my life that I do not like or feel are necessary. It’s high-time I tried a new approach.
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There are many natural approaches to treating hypertension. I hope that my blog will offer alternatives that will be very helpful to you. One of the reasons I sought out all these options was because the side effects of hypertension “medications” (toxic drugs) were devastating to me.
Check out my weekly posts for viable alternatives, including my most recent post on natural diuretics!
All the best!
I JUST STARTED CRYING WHEN I HEARD YOUR RESPONSE TO THE SIDE EFFECTS OF HYPERTENSION ‘MEDICATIONS’, THATS ME!
AND DR.S LOOK AT ME LIKE I’M CRAZY! I CAN’T TAKE THE MEDICINE! I SAW YOUR BLOG THIS SUNDAY MORNING AND FELT THIS COULD BE A PATH TO MY FREEDOM WITH LIFE, THANK YOU!
You need to see your doctor and ask to check you for Primary Aldosteronism, or Conns Syndrome. What you are describing is silimar to symptoms of PA. Most PA patients are sensitive to blood pressure medications and can not tolerate these drugs and suffer from side effects. Unfortunately most of the doctors are not familiar with properly testing of this medication, and fail to diagnose the patients because they don’t know how to read the lab results. Have your doctor order a blood test for Potassium, Aldosterone, and Renin. Most PA patients end up testing low for Potassium, and low Renin. The ratio of Aldosterone to Renin is important in identifying the condition…the catch is that you should not be on Blood Pressure medication when you do this test because certain meds alter the results. Also you will need to be on a high salt diet 3 days before the blood test. Your condition may be caused due to a tumor on your adrenal glands. Research Primary Aldosteronism and join the group – the group can guide you to proper testing and possible recommendation of docs within your area that can guide you to proper diagnosis.
I having been taking 10mg Lasinopril for about three years. It is has been making me feel depressed and have some anxiety. I can’t take any supplements, because it interact with so many supplements and other drugs. It interacted with Rodialia so bad that I couldn’t work for three days. I used to take Rodialia for anxiety before I started taking Lasinopril and had no problem. It also interacted with Bendryal when I took some for sinuses that I ended up in the ER when I was shacking all over and extreme panic attacks. This didn’t happen when I didn’t take Lasinopril. I have more stories, but don’t have time right now.
Good for you. We need more people to stand up against big Pharma and the uneducated physicians who need to be taught a lesson,.. It’s coming but the natural way is still the best. Money has corrupted our entire health system, the doctors are no better or worse thn the politicians who allowed it to happen. Keep up the fight. Dr. Mark Phd Msc.Sci
Many of us have faced these predicaments. You have my sympathy. Doctors don’t help us to get off the BP Meds.
When you stop the meds, your blood pressure will rise.Then you feel alarmed and go back to the doctor who prescribes another brand. This happened to me. I discovered later that it is a natural effect of stopping the meds. It takes a little time for the blood pressure to settle down and adapt to no meds.
i too have been fighting ever going on bp meds due to so mant side effects,and i have so many allergic reactions to many medications.so ,i have been using lasix 20mg for about 7 years.it is also not a good drug,but i won’t go any further.my goal is to find natural ways to lower my pressure.i do breathing with resperate which i love,i lost 27 lbs,and as soon as my knee replacement is over i will be able to walk again.the trouble now with keeping it down ,is i have been suffering from severe panic attackcs since dec.2011.that makes it go very high.when the attack stops,it comes down.but i would still like to learn naturally how to control it and stop taking the lasix.i read all your blogs and find them to be very helpful.sincerely,rose
Hi Rose,
Learn EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for panic attacks.