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mish_mish · 07-08-2007, 05:31 PM

I just bought a blood pressure monitor because I have been getting high readings at the doctor for the last year or so. It's got me worried because I eat fairly well and I'm not very high (maybe 5-10lbs) over my recommended weight. It was high even when I was at that weight. Sigh.

Has anyone successfully gotten their numbers down? If so, what did you do? I get so nervous when I have my BP read now because I'm so scared that it will be high (white coat syndrome)--and then it IS high!

I hope I can check it when I am at home and instead of right after I rush into the doctor's office.

I'm also wondering about my stress level--maybe mediation or some other relaxtion techniques might help me in addition to some dietary and weight related changes.

07-08-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
mish_mish Ultimate BHUZzer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 5,816	Anybody with pre-hypertension blood pressure? I just bought a blood pressure monitor because I have been getting high readings at the doctor for the last year or so. It's got me worried because I eat fairly well and I'm not very high (maybe 5-10lbs) over my recommended weight. It was high even when I was at that weight. Sigh. Has anyone successfully gotten their numbers down? If so, what did you do? I get so nervous when I have my BP read now because I'm so scared that it will be high (white coat syndrome)--and then it IS high! I hope I can check it when I am at home and instead of right after I rush into the doctor's office. I'm also wondering about my stress level--maybe mediation or some other relaxtion techniques might help me in addition to some dietary and weight related changes. __________________ FASTER, Glitterdot! KILL! KILL!