The hypertension, high blood pressure club ?

[pawsnizzy]

My diastolic is rarely below 100. I have to submit weekly averages with my high of 107 and low of 100. The systolic isn't that important as it changes with stresses during the day.
I suspect my dosage will be upped again because I am losing weight and being more mobile.

The above chart doesn't really take into account your age for a 66+ a reading of 134/87 would be normal

The medics changed that many years ago, age is no longer taken into account - anything over 120/80 is considered high no matter what age you are

 

[stuvy]

The medics changed that many years ago, age is no longer taken into account - anything over 120/80 is considered high no matter what age you are

I had to go every week for mine due to private health care at work to be monitored

Your in the money with 120/80 mine was 150 to 170 on average

The doctor told me to drive as when I came in on my motorbike it sent my blood pressure through the roof

 

[Onoff]

I find something always comes along and knocks me off the health wagon. 2022 was I guess my Dad being ill for 9 months, then my own health scare. With the later I actually decided to try and eat / get healthy again "just in case".

By way of celebration though I do recall eating a complete packet of Garibaldi in one go.

Maybe the government should step in and dictate what we eat by rationing? Or send chubsters to Fat Jail..."'Ere... wanna buy a chocolate Digestive?"

Architects of our own destruction. I just marvel that we all no what works to lower our BP but often don't change our ways. Or yo-yo like I do.

 

[MattF]

and find it hard to resist the crap that her indoors keeps buying. I have asked her not to

Are sure she's not doing it intentionally?

 

[Onoff]

I'm really big, surely more blood volume means a higher BP to start with?

 

[Onoff]

I could do with some weight loss too. I have been pigging out over Christmas and find it hard to resist the crap that her indoors keeps buying. I have asked her not to, but she largely lives on crap.

Same here. Mine asks me what I want when online shopping at Tesco and I feel obliged to say "Garibaldi biscuits" etc.

The Cornish Cream ice cream is essential as the tubs are great for storing stuff.

 

[MattF]

Maybe the government should step in and dictate what we eat by rationing? Or send chubsters to Fat Jail..."'Ere... wanna buy a chocolate Digestive?"

Was thinking about that subject the other day. Think it was the Irn-Bru topic that started me thinking. People have to take responsibility for their actions & choices. It's that simple. Dictating what can go into food/beverages is pointless.

Those who care about their longevity have to take responsibility for their dietary choices, so that those of us who don't give a toss can gradually knack ourselves in style on proper stuff.

 

[stuvy]

I'm really big, surely more blood volume means a higher BP to start with?

I’m slim but drink to much

 

[Onoff]

People have to take responsibility for their actions & choices.

Is there not a case for taking away "bad" choices?

Something that amazes me is the rapidity I go "downhill" now. Takes less time to pile it on and feel cr@p.

 

[MattF]

Is there not a case for taking away "bad" choices?

No, because that affects everyone.

I know I run the risk of sounding draconian here, but gradually fewer & fewer people seem to understand that action has consequence. Not just dietary wise, but in all areas of life. Responsibility ought be encouraged. It could have a surprising effect overall.

 

[Onoff]

No, because that affects everyone.

I was as skinny as a rake once, ribs like a xylophone. What changed? All I can think of is various antibiotic courses for various aliments maybe killed off all my good gut bacteria or upset the balance. Most of those ailments were tooth abscess related caused by too many sweets as a kid and little education on dental hygiene. Both parents had false teeth early on so they didn't have a clue.

 

[prepman]

I'm 47, just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and am now on pills, for the rest of my life ???

Anyone else ?

Just had a blood test, everything else seems ok.

About that age too. Unfortunately my GP(s) didn't do anything about mine and Heart failure followed. Like having a bulge on a tyre wall. BMI plays a big part plus genetics.

 

[stuvy]

I was as skinny as a rake once, ribs like a xylophone. What changed? All I can think of is various antibiotic courses for various aliments maybe killed off all my good gut bacteria or upset the balance. Most of those ailments were tooth abscess related caused by too many sweets as a kid and little education on dental hygiene. Both parents had false teeth early on so they didn't have a clue.

Are you past 30?

For almost all men that don’t go to the gym, or have a hobby in sport or physical job that’s the reason

 

[Onoff]

She can take my blood pressure, oh yeah.
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Is that a photo on the GP's website or did you ask if you could take it for our benefit?

It's not doing our collective BP any good at all!

 

[Morrisman]

I've done several during the evening. Surprisingly doing 3 tests a minute or two apart sees the readings drop remarkably. Unreliable equipment?

The medics changed that many years ago, age is no longer taken into account - anything over 120/80 is considered high no matter what age you are

But that graph is still on the NHS website.

Mines never been below 130 over 70, in 25 years working offshore with regular checkups. Even when I was 80kg, not 110, and pretty fit, 130 over 70ish.

 

[Onoff]

Are you past 30?

Twice nearly!

 

[prepman]

Is that a photo on the GP's website or did you ask if you could take it for our benefit?

It's not doing our collective BP any good at all!

She looks....well........qualified?

 

[stuvy]

Twice nearly!

Euthanasia and assisted suicide

Read about euthanasia (deliberately ending a person's life to relieve suffering) and assisted suicide (deliberately assisting a person to kill themselves). Both are illegal in England.

www.nhs.uk

Joke! But get yourself in the best shape you can now for the next 20 years to be as easy as possible

 

[MattF]

Something that amazes me is the rapidity I go "downhill" now. Takes less time to pile it on and feel cr@p.

What amazes me is my apparent invincibility. I've said it for years: God hates me, & will make me live to a truly ripe old age just to p*ss me off.

I was as skinny as a rake once, ribs like a xylophone. What changed? All I can think of is various antibiotic courses for various aliments maybe killed off all my good gut bacteria or upset the balance. Most of those ailments were tooth abscess related caused by too many sweets as a kid and little education on dental hygiene. Both parents had false teeth early on so they didn't have a clue.

I've stayed within the same 1 stone range pretty much constantly, since being a teenager, & I'm turned 50 now. My teeth have led a hard life, with all the crap I eat. Have had some repairs/extractions recently. They've stood up well to the abuse they get though.

I'm always active though, even when I'm relaxing. I'm not one for sitting down for long. No time of day for all this fitness crap though. I physically slog my knacks off at work. I ain't doing any for "enjoyment" or longevity purposes.

 

[Onoff]

Joke! But get yourself in the best shape you can now for the next 20 years to be as easy as possible

I need to practice döstädning!

When I point to the tonnes of collected crap and say "One day all this will be yours!" it fills my kids with dread.