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Question: I have been told I have High blood pressure the doctors don't re act only nurses. 4 times I have tingles in arms neck and arms . 170 over 105, went to emergency over vacation. for shakes in legs and arms could not walk.
They just send me home and say I have High blood pressure
They just send me home and say I have High blood pressure
Brief Answer:
should be started on medication if you have no problem with that option
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different stages of high blood pressure, the reading that you mentioned would be called stage 2 , which is the higher stage.
Most persons at stage 2 are using at least 2 medications.
At least 1 would normally be given.
Since treatment has not be started by your doctor , you may want to consider seeing another doctor to get a second opinion.
Treatment would normally involve lifestyle changes and medications.
Lifestyle changes consist of diet changes , such as the DASH diet , and physical activity (at least 150 mins a week)
The DASH diet is specifically for hypertension. The details are readily available on line but essentially it consists of -(A) low salt,
(B)increased foods with magnesium, potassium and calcium,
(c)reduced alcohol
(D) using enough water
(E)reduced fried foods
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should be started on medication if you have no problem with that option
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different stages of high blood pressure, the reading that you mentioned would be called stage 2 , which is the higher stage.
Most persons at stage 2 are using at least 2 medications.
At least 1 would normally be given.
Since treatment has not be started by your doctor , you may want to consider seeing another doctor to get a second opinion.
Treatment would normally involve lifestyle changes and medications.
Lifestyle changes consist of diet changes , such as the DASH diet , and physical activity (at least 150 mins a week)
The DASH diet is specifically for hypertension. The details are readily available on line but essentially it consists of -(A) low salt,
(B)increased foods with magnesium, potassium and calcium,
(c)reduced alcohol
(D) using enough water
(E)reduced fried foods
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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