UPDATE: Every time I go to the doctor...

DezignedByFaith

Well I had the doctor to check my pressure at the end of my visits. It was a little better but still a bit high. Doctor doesn't want to alter meds just yet because there's a great chance my pressure will go down the further I get. So I'm to eliminate as much salt as possible, lay on my left side, drink plenty of water, ease back into my exercise and rest.

My blood work and my 24 hour urine also came back negative. I'm so thankful about that because high blood pressure can damage your kidneys.

Well today has been a pretty good day and I'm in my bed laying on my left side as I post this.

babyLOLO13

How high was your Blood Pressure? If you dont mind me asking..

DezignedByFaith

My past three visits were 170/110 and this visit was 160/90. It's not like I want it but my doctor is hopeful that it will continue to go down. I'm on Procardia. I have been under a lot of stress too. I'm trying to get rid of toxic people in my life. I th

aliwisewoman

The new recommendation is to not cut down in salt intake.  You should google Brewer's method or low-dose aspirin for high blood pressure. 

DezignedByFaith

I heard of Brewer's. I need to check it out more. I'm allergic to aspirin. :

aliwisewoman:

The new recommendation is