Anyone got high blood pressure....

[Grace]

I've had hypertension for years, and have been on meds with no problems. I take Lisinopril and HCTZ. I am a Type 2 Diabetic, and it is imperative that I keep my BP in a normal range.

I'm also on Lipitor for cholesterol. No problems with that med, either.

You could try it on your own for awhile - exercise, no salt, lose weight. Do you have a BP monitor at home? They're not terribly expensive and you can keep track of your numbers on your own.

[shepgirl]

Just the opposite, I have low blood pressure and I mean it falls low enough to send me into shock. And even with that I still have a cholesterol problem and I would need to gain a few pounds..

[K9karen]

My BP is exceptionally low too. The only concern a doctor ever mentioned was before surgery on my wrist. They made my lay flat on the guerney before they operated. Even when I'm stressed or upset, it's still low. I take after my dad. My mom's side of the family has high BP, hence, strokes and heart attacks. My brother has to be careful.

John's BP is so high, it's frightening. I won't even mention the numbers. He doesn't have medical insurance and stupidly won't go to the local Vet hospital. I care, but he's a grown man.

Good luck Carole. I hope you go to the doctor and start a medication regamine. I know I would if I had to. I've seen the results of too many stroke victims in my family because they didn't take their meds. I don't want anything to happen to you.

I know it's hard to eliminate salt. It's so good. I don't use it in my house..well maybe a pinch to boiling water for veggies or pasta. I got books on seasonings and love experimenting. I remember my mom using a salt substitute for my nana.

[Felicia's Mom]

I stopped using salt when I had high BP. I have had no trouble with it since then.