Need To Lower B.p. Please Help
UpdatedI have high blood pressure but can't afford my medicine at the moment because I have no insurance. In order to get a job I need to pass my D.O.T. physical cause I drive a truck for a living. I monitor my BP at home and it is relatively good but I find when I go to doctor and have it checked its thru the roof cause I am nervous. IS THERE ANY WAY TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE FOR A FEW HOURS SO I CAN PASS MY PHYSICAL? I need to pass to get a job and get insurance, etc. etc. PLEASE HELP if anyone has any ideas. Thanks, Kevin
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I find that a hot cup of cinnamon (quarter teaspoon) and honey (1 teaspoon) every morning and evening helps.
There are some herbal ad vitamin supplement products you can try, that may help, however, just like a medication, they aren't going to have the greatest effect in just hours, you will have to take them for a few days.
My doctor has me use them, in addition to my medications and, over time, we've actually had it going too low and had to lower my medications. They may not work for you, since these aren't actually scientifically proven, but it could be worth trying.
One of them is Hawthorn:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Hawthorn/
Garlic:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Garlic/
Fish Oil:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Fish_oil/
Magnesium:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Magnesium/
Potassium, though you can't take a whole lot of this, just the recommended dosage:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Potassium/
Vitamin D:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Vitamin_D/
And lower the sodium in your diet, as much as possible! This can really make a difference and your body only actually needs 500mgs a day and most people take in way more than that, in one meal or snack:
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Sodium/
Also, before your doctor's appointment, avoid any stimulant products that can raise your blood pressure, such as smoking or anything with caffeine.
And, before the appointment, you really need to relax and avoid getting so nervous, try something calming beforehand, like decaf tea or warm milk.
Are there any other questions?
Hi,
You can try drinking the juice of 4 staks of celery each day
Thanks for your replies. I looking for something to work within a couple days. Im in a catch 22 cause I have no insurance to get on meds but need to pass my physical to get job to get insurance to get on meds. Really sucks.
Sorry about the long delay just bumped into this forum. Anyway take it from a doctor the only SAFE way to lower bp is exercise and medication. But for a quick fix i would advise to do this: walk 3 times a week if possible for 30 min. Cut salt out and drink mostly water and before your test(1hr before) take 3 aspirin. Also do not eat day of test drink lots of water
Thank You Brian. Since your a doctor I had another question. I have been taking Lortab 7.5 2 to 3 times a day for about 3 months because of an injury. I stop taking them this week. How long will they take to be out of my system for a urine test???
Kevin, most narcotics are detectable in urine for approximately 5 days, after taking them and that includes the Hydrocodone in Lortab.
There is no way to give a precise time frame, because there are individuating factors that have to be taken into account, such as your own metabolism, overall health, activity levels, fluid intake and etc.
https://www.medschat.com/wiki/Lortab/
As to what was posted by Brian, you should be careful with upping your fluid intake, as the increased volume in your body raises your blood pressure, it doesn't lower it.
Are there any other questions or comments?
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