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Sudden Rise In BP. Taking Flecanide And Metoprolol. Taken Flu Shot. What Is Your Opinion?
I am on flecanide and metoprolol . Recently (last 3 days) I monitored and noticed that my BP had risen suddenly and is now sustained between 138 to 155 over 85 to 107. When I started the drug combination a year ago, it stabilized my BP and rhythm. I m concerned of it being so high. The only new thing in my life is the flu shot I got 6 days ago. I talked to my cardiologist office who instructed me to replace low dose aspirin with pradaxa and come for a visit. I m going there tomorrow to get a halter put on. What is your opinion and how serious is 137 / 107 (my last resting BP)?
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
HI
welcome to HCM,
your lowe side BP is quite high and need to address,
consult your cardiologist as per your plan and adjust the BP medicine ,
i would like to suggest few life style modification , try to adopt it ,
- Take good quantity of fresh fruits, fresh green leafy vegetables, pulses, legumes, nuts like almond, wall nut, soybeans, lentils.
- Restrict salt intake
- Avoid saturated food item like fried food, ghee, butter, red meat, organ meat like liver, kidney and sea food like prawns, crabs, egg yellow if you are non vegetarian.
- Reduce table salt and avoid bakery items, fried food, sweets, and ice cream.
- Do regular walking
- Do stress relaxation techniques like yoga.
- Quit any form of Tobacco if you are using.
- Limit alcohol intake.
take care
welcome to HCM,
your lowe side BP is quite high and need to address,
consult your cardiologist as per your plan and adjust the BP medicine ,
i would like to suggest few life style modification , try to adopt it ,
- Take good quantity of fresh fruits, fresh green leafy vegetables, pulses, legumes, nuts like almond, wall nut, soybeans, lentils.
- Restrict salt intake
- Avoid saturated food item like fried food, ghee, butter, red meat, organ meat like liver, kidney and sea food like prawns, crabs, egg yellow if you are non vegetarian.
- Reduce table salt and avoid bakery items, fried food, sweets, and ice cream.
- Do regular walking
- Do stress relaxation techniques like yoga.
- Quit any form of Tobacco if you are using.
- Limit alcohol intake.
take care
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