[ConservativeMind]

A form of this, called “Benign nephrosclerosis,” can happen from having higher blood pressure and using other blood pressure medicines to treat it. The study shows pictures that also show this condition in two people who appear to have been on low dose ARBs or ACE-Is for a number of years, but it was slightly more advanced than the non-ARB/ACE-I medicines had caused.

This may point to a benefit from having several blood pressure medicines, all at low dosages, rather than just an ACE-I or ARB at a high dose.

[ConservativeMind]

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[EEGator]

Eat paleo, lift weights, do yoga, meditate, don’t get drunk, don’t chug caffeine, get plenty of sleep.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Bkmrk

[BobL]

Well, the push to be ‘more aggressive’ in treating high blood pressure (i.e., lower targets) will mean even more meds.

Needless to say, I’m a bit suspicious and set my own targets, which are obviously higher than the ‘official’ targets, so as to moderate my drug intake.

[sanjuanbob]

Yesterday they were good for covid. Today maybe not so good.

[chrisinoc]

My previous doctors had me on four different types of blood pressure medications without determining the cause of the high blood pressure. As a result I have reduced kidney function.

I was then sent to an endocrinologist who determined that I had hyperaldosteronism from a tumor in my adrenal glands and that was causing the high blood pressure. Now I am down to one medication.

[Pelham]

This can be a damned if you do, damned if you don’t problem. High blood pressure itself damages delicate kidney structures.

People should control hypertension through diet if possible. The DASH diet. Salt, sodium, restriction is a major goal.

[small farm girl]

Bmk

[TheBattman]

Every doctor I know has been saying this and every nephrologist I have ever talked to has been sounding the alarm for years.

[Bikkuri]

Cinnamon is supposed to help with blood-pressure (and many other advantages).

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“This may point to a benefit from having several blood pressure medicines, all at low dosages, rather than just an ACE-I or ARB at a high dose.”

This is exactly what my GP and cardiologist recommend and the treatment approach they have me on.

[kalee]

Just messaged this to my doctor. Thanks for posting.

[Republican Wildcat]

This has been know awhile which is why people taking these meds always have regular blood work done to monitor the liver and kidneys.

[jonrick46]

It would be good to know the names of these blood pressure medicines.