By La Reina de la Salsa (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2916) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 9:03 pm: |
Well Hello - I feel bad that I have abandoned you guys (mostly lurking when I can) but I need your advise/suggestions because I am scared!!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4808) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 9:18 pm: |
SSG, listen to your doctor and take the medicine. I don't take it, but by what I have been told by friends who have, and from what I have read, sometimes it takes a little while to find the right script, and dose.
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By Freddie (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10017) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 9:36 pm: |
SSG I take a BP medication you an pm me anytime.. I have been on the meds since Oct. and it is good....
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By Kristi-Waiting 'til October 2008...HURRY (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #570) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:27 pm: |
elvira..High blood pressure is very serious. It can cause you to have a stroke. It can give you kidney problems..including permanently damaging them. Some times a person is able to control Hypertension with diet and exercise but if not it is very important to take something for it. You may have to try a couple different types of meds before you get the one that works for you. If you eat right and exercise, the medication may be able to be kept to a minimum....please take the girl's advise and follow your physicians instructions. It will be extremely detrimental to your health if you ignore the HTN...I will also be happy to help any way I can.PM me also if you think there is something I can do..goodluck and hang in there!
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By Cathy LaBarge (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:32 pm: |
Elvira--I've been taking BP meds for years. I'm a young 53, in great shape, but my BP is just a bit high. TAKE THE MEDS!! Hypertension is the silent killer. While you're taking the meds, start exercising more...eat healthy...think positive. You may, at some point, no longer need them. No side effects for me. Go for it! Feel free to e-mail me for more info.
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4809) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:39 pm: |
SSG, on the side effects, they have to list them, but it does NOT mean you will experience them, like Cathy.
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By Donna in the Poconos (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1609) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:47 pm: |
Elvira, don't worry. I work for a doctor..if you trust your doctor and take you medicine as directed and are being monitored, you'll be just fine...my BP is ok and I'm not on meds, but I know plenty of people who have been on them for years and years with no problems at all.
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By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #785) on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 10:59 pm: |
I've been on BP meds since I was 21. That was 35 years ago I started. I continue to have normal blood pressure, BECAUSE OF THE MEDS. It's imperative you take the medicine. It will save your life. It's just a simple water pill to help aliviate the pressure in your blood vessels. Don't use salt and don't use excessive caffine and that will help. Take the meds.
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By Hammerhead (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #661) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 12:27 am: |
I've been on BP med for several years. My MD is a diver so he keeps me informed and checked out. No one likes the idea of taking a pill regularly...just do it. We want you here and diving and posting for a long time to come.
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By Barbara "CB" Gibson (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1721) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 12:50 am: |
My maternal family side all has high blood pressure, and I lost my grandmother way too early because she didn't take medication. Even living well, I've got it too, so I gobble that little pill down, pretend it's just another vitamin, and never think about it twice. Side effects are minimal to nonexistent....
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By Eileen - Trip - Sept'08 details to come! (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #12398) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 6:06 am: |
All I am going to say is Big Hugs Elvira!! I am sure everything will work out!
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By Tom Cousino (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #16628) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 7:04 am: |
SSG, please listen to your doctor!!
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By Yo MO - Meet me at the 3Day in Boston (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3374) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 8:20 am: |
I'm with Eileen - big hugs to you Elvira. Look at EVERYTHING in your life too and try to eliminate any extra stress. But most importantly - take the pill. I had to for a little while but no longer need to take anything...except my Flintstones, Tums and B12.
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By Jerry (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10028) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 9:03 am: |
SSG, Cynde is correct, it can take time to find the right mix for you. My BP is all over the place at times. I think your Doc will advise you as to the right path for you.
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By Gail T. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2837) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 9:43 am: |
Vira, Please take the meds.
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By Dean Botsford (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #417) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 10:44 am: |
I take some, made a big difference.
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By Timmmy - Bonaire Bound in September (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5183) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 11:05 am: |
Elvira - so far my BP is great, but my Dad takes the Meds and has had no problems with side effects .... give it a try.
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By Kathy Hall - Bonaire in September 08 (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #10465) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 4:54 pm: |
Vira, you know mine gets borderline sometimes, like 130's over 80's, so my doc makes me take that pill, too because of my heredity - (well, a sister with a heart attack and 2 strokes, dad w/5 heart attacks and a stroke...grandfather, etc.). I don't like it either, but I take it. I have no side effects that I could identify.
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By BOOM! and then there was Tara (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6568) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 7:02 pm: |
Hugs to you Vira <<hugs>>
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6638) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 7:48 pm: |
Count me in, too, Elvira....been on BP Rx since 1990. Runs in my family. Even my skinny Mom had HTN and was on Rx's for most of her life.
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By La Reina de la Salsa (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2917) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 10:51 pm: |
THANK YOU all for your answers and support,I took my 1st pill today!!! It is maybe like Carole says "don't be stubborn"
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By Barbara "CB" Gibson (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1727) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 11:21 pm: |
The creepy thing about high blood pressure, Elvira, is that you feel just fine for the most part. Same with taking the drugs: you feel about the same. I think that's part of why people don't want to take them..."I feel fine and I don't want to be saddled with medication the rest of my life."
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By Carole B. (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6641) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 12:26 am: |
We're here for you any time you need us, Elvira! Good luck and keep us posted, OK? Carole
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By Tribs, Bonaire Bound in May (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #5685) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 7:36 am: |
Hi Elvira! Sorry for being so late to this thread. Hang in there and do whatever you need to do to get this under control. We want you around for a very long time. Feel free to email me if you ever just want to vent. We luv ya gal!
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By Boat Chick************** (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #4827) on Friday, April 4, 2008 - 10:24 am: |
SSG...yea! You were a good girl and took your pill ;-) Ya know we love you and there are a lot of folks here that have your back
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