Question for those who suffer from High or very high BP ?

hollydolly said:
Does anyone know for a fact what causes high blood pressure
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Holly, I asked AI
what causes high blood pressure?
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are some common causes:
  1. Genetics and Family History: If your parents or close relatives have high blood pressure, you might be more likely to develop it1.
  2. Age: The risk of high blood pressure increases as you get older1.
  3. Lifestyle Factors: This includes a diet high in salt, lack of physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking23.
  4. Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of hypertension3.
  5. Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure2.
  6. Underlying Health Conditions: Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure3.
  7. Medications: Certain medications, such as birth control pills, decongestants, and over-the-counter pain relievers, can raise blood pressure.
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gruntlabor said:
Holly, I asked AI
what causes high blood pressure?
Copilot

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are some common causes:
  1. Genetics and Family History: If your parents or close relatives have high blood pressure, you might be more likely to develop it1.
  2. Age: The risk of high blood pressure increases as you get older1.
  3. Lifestyle Factors: This includes a diet high in salt, lack of physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking23.
  4. Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of hypertension3.
  5. Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure2.
  6. Underlying Health Conditions: Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure3.
  7. Medications: Certain medications, such as birth control pills, decongestants, and over-the-counter pain relievers, can raise blood pressure.
There is more
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thanks for trying to help.

The only thing I can tell you..or anyone.. is that this person doesn't have a family history of BP.. doesn't drink alcohol to excess.. is a calm person overall.. has never been overweight.. ..IS in their mid 60's & active.. altho' not sporty

they do smoke cigarettes however..
 

hollydolly said:
..are you sure about that..I mean really certain ?... because my Family member has been told that their eye bleeds are due to BP, and have been put on Statins and have been on them now for 4 years... :unsure: they were definitely told that the pressure of high BP causes eye and ear bleeds..
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My father used to often have bad nose bleeds, and it sometime came out of his mouth. He was rushed to the hospital, and they said it was nature's way of dealing with very high blood pressure as he could have had a stroke.
 
oscash said:
My father used to often have bad nose bleeds, and it sometime came out of his mouth. He was rushed to the hospital, and they said it was nature's way of dealing with very high blood pressure as he could have had a stroke.
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yes I've heard of nose bleeds ...but this bleeding from the eyes s a whole different ball game...
 
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Radrook said:
Fortunately, I never bled from my eyes before nor after being diagnosed with high-blood pressure. In fact, this the first time I hear about this symptom.

BTW The eye bleeding induced by BP is described as being inside the eye.


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yes this was definitely not inside the eyes.. this was like Blood tears...
 
PeppermintPatty said:
I’m the same as you. When I test my own blood pressure at Walmart or Shoppers Drug Mart, it’s always lower than it is when I’m in his office. It’s actually REALLY common to have higher blood pressure while at the doctors office. There’s even a name for it but I forget what it is.
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By the time one arrives at the doctor's office or at a clinic, one might have undergone some serious stress on the way there. A nasty receptionist or doctor's assistant or else some troublemaker patient in the waiting room might contribute. .
 
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hollydolly said:
hmmm..interesting thought. I know this FM is not overweight.. but I don't know if they eat a lot of salt laden food...
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If they eat much in restaurants, or fast food, or prepared foods like frozen meals or condiments, the sodium can really overload them. Young people wouldn't even notice, you can't hurt young people, but the elderly are much more fragile.
 
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gruntlabor said:
Holly, I asked AI
what causes high blood pressure?
Copilot

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are some common causes:
  1. Genetics and Family History: If your parents or close relatives have high blood pressure, you might be more likely to develop it1.
  2. Age: The risk of high blood pressure increases as you get older1.
  3. Lifestyle Factors: This includes a diet high in salt, lack of physical activity, excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking23.
  4. Obesity: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of hypertension3.
  5. Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure2.
  6. Underlying Health Conditions: Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure3.
  7. Medications: Certain medications, such as birth control pills, decongestants, and over-the-counter pain relievers, can raise blood pressure.
There is more
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After Tramadol, my HB spiked and needed two different meds to stabilize my HB. I totally agree 'Medication' such as mine, Tramadol make HB getting more 'high.' Actually, my GP does not like me to take Tramadol, but as seeing my condition, Scoliosis which radiates my left leg, I need Tramadol which works GREAT.
 
Amanda76 said:
After Tramadol, my HB spiked and needed two different meds to stabilize my HB. I totally agree 'Medication' such as mine, Tramadol make HB getting more 'high.' Actually, my GP does not like me to take Tramadol, but as seeing my condition, Scoliosis which radiates my left leg, I need Tramadol which works GREAT.
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I can't cope with Tramadol. I was given after my Osteoarthritis Diagnosis, to cope with the pain.. but Tramadol makes me feel so awful stopped taking it...
 
Nathan said:
Primarily being overweight, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress.
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Until I was about 50 I smoked two packs a day and had very low (below normal) blood pressure.
I quit smoking and gained weight and now I have high blood pressure.
I never drank.
 
How does anyone measure stress? Really. I get tired of hearing doctors list that as a factor. For a long time I worked as a bank teller where I had to "balance" to a an exact figure at the end of every day and was subject to being fired if I was off. At that time I was supporting myself and my son on what I earned with no safety net. I did not feel "stressed." and my health was great. It seems unreal to me as a risk factor.
 
Della said:
Until I was about 50 I smoked two packs a day and had very low (below normal) blood pressure.
I quit smoking and gained weight and now I have high blood pressure.
I never drank.
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I gained weight due to the steroids I was prescribed.. a lot of weight .. but my BP stayed normal
 
Jules said:
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. You usually don’t know you have it.
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On average I have at least one if not 2 hospital appointments every year . While I'm there they always record my height , weight and BP... it's always normal...
 

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