Posted on 04/20/2007 11:52:43 AM PDT by hsmomx3
I am one who prefers to try an alternative form of treatment as opposed to a presecription.
Has anyone had success taking COQ10 vs taking a prescribed blood pressure pill from your doctor?
My friend stopped her bp meds. and was drinking some alternative natural drink for bp and had a stroke! Be careful!
Geesh!!
I wonder if the effects of getting off the Rx meds to an alternative are far worse than if one is taking nothing at all.
That’s terrible!
CoQ 10 and grape seed extract have both worked for me. But then, my blood pressure wasn’t that high yet. It was high enough for my doctor to get concerned, but still in the so-called pre-hypertensive range. The two supplements have helped to bring it down. I told my doctor I was taking these supplements.
High Blood Pressure at Life Extension Foundation.
My daughter pointed me to this one the other day: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm
for research on various herbals.
Also, http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/ may have info to consider.
A co-worker was selling the drink and talked her into trying it. She did not consult her doctor before stopping her meds. Her pressure is very high and she was only 45 years old at the time of her stroke. She is sooooooooooo lucky to be alive. She did not suffer any side effects and the doctors called her the miracle lady! :)
Anything that changes the consistency of your blood must be gradually stepped away from, including nicotine, caffeine.
As they say exercise helps. Last month I moved my office. Just moved something everyday for a month. My BP dropped 20 points. I thought my machine was broken but the doctor visit showed the same thing.
You really need to discuss this kind of thing with your doctor. High blood pressure can be very serious. My husband had a stroke because of it last year. You don’t want that. I take Atenolol myself. I hate it because it aggravates my carpal tunnel, but it beats the alternative. It really does need to be properly controlled. I think talking it over with your doctor is the best avenue. He or she may know of something & knows your situation. I didn’t take it as seriously as I should have myself. But after having witnessed a stroke I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
“Anything that changes the consistency of your blood must be gradually stepped away from, including nicotine, caffeine.”
Exactly!
If you are obese,shed excess fat,slowly,under Dr care
“I understand it comes for(from?) a Chinese remedy.”
Melamine??
I have seen selenium drop my blood pressure 20 points in minutes, but not consistently enough to stop taking medication.
I would think sodium reduction and weight reduction would be the best thing you could do for yourself. Now if I could only follow my own advice............
Don’t fool around with hypertension.I did and I’m now paying the price...a heavy price.The medications available have few side effects and,in many cases,aren’t expensive.
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