Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Health
In reply to the discussion: Why can't I get my BP down? Need answers from my doc at my annual check up in a few weeks. I welcome comments/suggestion [View all]CTyankee
(65,186 posts)33. Yes, we get Progresso's low sodium soups when available at my store. I eat half of a banana daily cuz I like them on my
cereal. I like Craisins a lot (cranberries).
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
49 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Why can't I get my BP down? Need answers from my doc at my annual check up in a few weeks. I welcome comments/suggestion [View all]
CTyankee
Friday
OP
I had physical therapy for my back and my therapist prescribed excercises I could do each morning in bed before I rise.
CTyankee
Friday
#19
Here is my quandary with that. I make certain dishes with low sodium but requires prep work. I can't stand on my feet
CTyankee
Friday
#16
I tried meditation which involved telling myself to breathe and to quieting myself down. I can easily do that again.
CTyankee
Friday
#12
Meditation is the hardest "simple" thing I've ever done. I've meditated for over 50 years and "monkey mind" still
mitch96
Friday
#38
I can easily solve my back problem by spending less time sitting at my desk top computer, but I am a writer and involved
CTyankee
Friday
#40
I forgot to mention I also use an "inversion table". I basically hang from my ankles. Not 90 but more like 45
mitch96
Friday
#41
Ever since covid, my BP is always through the roof when I go to a doctor's office.
Native
Friday
#15
Get a good BP monitor (with arm cuff) and test yourself during a quiet time in afternoons.
surfered
Friday
#5
I had one but I would get anxiety just putting it on (I also had difficulty using it as prescribed and worried that my
CTyankee
Friday
#7
Do you have a partner who can do that for you? It would help your doctor to have this data.
surfered
Friday
#11
Yes, we get Progresso's low sodium soups when available at my store. I eat half of a banana daily cuz I like them on my
CTyankee
Friday
#33
Even though I have been controlling it for years with medication, mine can show higher than usual at the doctor office
MichMan
Friday
#10
Remember the good old days when doctors would actually make lifestyle and diet suggestions
Native
Friday
#20
There are low sodium soups in a can which I get regularly and keep in stock. We have it often for lunch. I use no
CTyankee
Friday
#21
I have to weigh all these things in my mind at an age where I simply cannot do what I used to do
CTyankee
Saturday
#42
Thanks for the tips. We have a gym nearby and I used to go several times a week. I should start again.
CTyankee
Saturday
#43
You have to wait your turn if you want assisted workouts, like I do. There's limited staff and limited seats for waiting
CTyankee
Saturday
#46