for those with high blood pressure.

newguy18 · 7th January 2008, 11:18 AM

How often do you guys have chest pains.Since I found out I had high blood pressure I haven't gone a single day without having chest pains.The day I found out my blood pressure was 170/130.
I have them more frequntly when I drink water for some reason though.

Ekka · 7th January 2008, 12:05 PM

Holy crap, that's bad. I think they call it hypertension.

You should be on meds for that especially at your age.

Do you know why the pressure is so high?

I mean I'm like 45yo and overweight and still pull a nice 130/85 when a little anxious according to the nurse whilst getting the snip!

Mate, they say it should be around 100 + your age as a rule of thumb. There's something not right and you need to get it fixed, even diet changes will lower it a little but going over 160 is real bad.

JayD · 7th January 2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

How often do you guys have chest pains.Since I found out I had high blood pressure I haven't gone a single day without having chest pains.The day I found out my blood pressure was 170/130.
I have them more frequntly when I drink water for some reason though.

Hi Newguy,
You need to cosult your doctor,high blood presure,chest pain...log off and go strait to the doctors, It's not good...something's not right.

GoodLuck
JayD

newguy18 · 7th January 2008, 01:25 PM

that was almost 2 years ago when it was that high.i'm not sure if its been that high since.Yeah I gotta be careful because in my family history is a lot of heart diease.When it was that high I was drinking 4 or 5 energy drinks a day plus at least 3 pots of coffee.Now I only drink 6 cups of coffee a day and no energy drinks.I'd quit caffine entirly but I get some monster headaches without some coffee.

azrael · 7th January 2008, 04:38 PM

Still..... family history PLUS B.P. spikes...you need to check that B.P. regularly..if not eveyday....last thing you want is a stroke

...then there'd definately be NO MORE CLIMBING. Go do it ... NOW.

newguy18 · 7th January 2008, 07:31 PM

Can't really afford it yet.its slow and I don't have med insurance.It doesn't get too bad and it definatly hasn't been as bad as it was 2 years ago but that was a combination of way too much caffine and stressing my hair gray.[literally]I had alot of gray hair before I buzzed it mostly on the sides.I really take care not to push it with coffee and salt.i'm also sure I'd be better off if I liked more veggies than onions,lettuce,potatoes and corn.I can eat most fruits without to much that I don't like but as soon as I can I'll visit a doctor and see about getting a tester and everything.I just wonder how those of you who have it deal with it.

azrael · 7th January 2008, 08:19 PM

Go buy a home test B.P. monitor at the Chemist (or Drugstore????) ...get a demo on how to use it from them....small price to pay compared to ........well, what could happen.
Never take B.P. more than two sucessive times in one sitting...the pressure in the cuff can make things worse if you do it more than twice...or so I'm told.

RandyMac · 7th January 2008, 11:35 PM

yeah that is high, too high, good thing you did something. What meds did your Doc give you? I have hypertension, used to run 160s over high 90s, with a couple minor changes in lifestyle and a cozaar a day, it runs high 120s over low 80s. Any lower than that and I feel like sleeping. I used to run my meters in the red most of the time, I was a flat out maniac, paying for it now.
You younguns need to be careful, that silly ass stuff you thought you got away with in your 20s and 30s, will catch up with you.

RandyMac

Ekka · 7th January 2008, 11:51 PM

I play safe now ... I brew my own beer.

Therrin · 8th January 2008, 01:18 AM

Newguy, when ya get out here and start helping me fix the quad, I'll take your BP as often as you want

I learned how to do them pretty well in my EMT course, and have my own stuff.

Mine is actually usually a little high. It used to be a bit low, something to do with being so tall, but I royally screwed my body over in my young 20's and I've a feeling that I'll be payin the consequences for the rest of my life. You can give your body alot of shyt, and mine at least managed to pull through. I'm *Constantly* high strung and tense, but I've always been that way.

I try to advocate that my young groundies treat their bodies better than I have with mine.

Looks like Ekka's got a great method for relaxing... if nothing else, alcohol thins the blood, and you have trouble getting clots in your veins when the blood is thinned down. Just make sure it's at the *end* of the work day.

Quintrex · 8th January 2008, 02:09 AM

I prescribe a daily medicinal Guiness or 2, with a bi weekly Bundy and ginger beer.
Works for me, I don't look a day over 70, and I'm actually 52!

Therrin · 8th January 2008, 02:10 AM

Quintrex....

shaggs · 8th January 2008, 04:25 AM

Hey all, high BP is not something to "leave". Get it checked out. The answer may be as simple as 1/2 and aspirin a day ("thins" the blood to make it flow thru the body better and pass any occlusions).

Don't want to scare you but high BP can only lead to really bad things, angina, cardic arrest, stroke etc. And when you are down this neck of the woods, these things reoccur!!

Any form of chest pain which includes a heavy feeling, a "weight" on your chest, coupled with shortness of breath..STOP what you are doing...even driving and seek assistance.

"Traumatic" chest pain (such as brused ribs, lung damage etc) will give you a sharp pain, with further increase on inspiration.

"Cardic" chest pain will NOT increase with inspiration and will be a dull type pain. This is the one to seek urgent medical help for especially.

These are only a rough guide so you can ask yourself now if this is what you have experienced.

Play it safe fella's..........otherwise leave your 18" chipper to me in your will!!!

shaggs · 8th January 2008, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

I prescribe a daily medicinal Guiness or 2, with a bi weekly Bundy and ginger beer.
Works for me, I don't look a day over 70, and I'm actually 52!

Steve, take 2 steriods and go straight to Beijing!!

Done it · 8th January 2008, 04:43 AM

Prevent Blood Pressure: Don't drink anything that comes with a screw top.

newguy18 · 8th January 2008, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyMac

yeah that is high, too high, good thing you did something. What meds did your Doc give you? I have hypertension, used to run 160s over high 90s, with a couple minor changes in lifestyle and a cozaar a day, it runs high 120s over low 80s. Any lower than that and I feel like sleeping. I used to run my meters in the red most of the time, I was a flat out maniac, paying for it now.
You younguns need to be careful, that silly ass stuff you thought you got away with in your 20s and 30s, will catch up with you.

RandyMac

I said I gotta go to a doctor when I put some money back.I haven't been to a docotor since I was 10 and got my physical to play football.No meds.The only reason I knew back then was the man I worked for at the time had some serious heart problems and he had his own meter.He was a 10 minute walk from where i lived at the time so I usaully walked.I went to his house one day coming back from my lunch break and my chest was killing me and I said man I gotta sit down for a minute and explained what was happening.He checked my blood pressure and sugar and said you have really high blood pressure and told me that you need to tell your mom that your bp was 170/130.At least my bloods sugar was only 96.After my chest calmed [under my own saying he wanted me to go home.I got a couple of asprins and went back to work.From then on no coffee or energy drinks at his place couldn't even bring my own.

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7th January 2008, 11:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	for those with high blood pressure. How often do you guys have chest pains.Since I found out I had high blood pressure I haven't gone a single day without having chest pains.The day I found out my blood pressure was 170/130. I have them more frequntly when I drink water for some reason though. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related Last edited by newguy18 : 7th January 2008 at 11:20 AM. Reason: added to post

7th January 2008, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Holy crap, that's bad. I think they call it hypertension. You should be on meds for that especially at your age. Do you know why the pressure is so high? I mean I'm like 45yo and overweight and still pull a nice 130/85 when a little anxious according to the nurse whilst getting the snip! Mate, they say it should be around 100 + your age as a rule of thumb. There's something not right and you need to get it fixed, even diet changes will lower it a little but going over 160 is real bad. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

7th January 2008, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: for those with high blood pressure. that was almost 2 years ago when it was that high.i'm not sure if its been that high since.Yeah I gotta be careful because in my family history is a lot of heart diease.When it was that high I was drinking 4 or 5 energy drinks a day plus at least 3 pots of coffee.Now I only drink 6 cups of coffee a day and no energy drinks.I'd quit caffine entirly but I get some monster headaches without some coffee. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

7th January 2008, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
azrael Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 335	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Still..... family history PLUS B.P. spikes...you need to check that B.P. regularly..if not eveyday....last thing you want is a stroke...then there'd definately be NO MORE CLIMBING. Go do it ... NOW.

7th January 2008, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Can't really afford it yet.its slow and I don't have med insurance.It doesn't get too bad and it definatly hasn't been as bad as it was 2 years ago but that was a combination of way too much caffine and stressing my hair gray.[literally]I had alot of gray hair before I buzzed it mostly on the sides.I really take care not to push it with coffee and salt.i'm also sure I'd be better off if I liked more veggies than onions,lettuce,potatoes and corn.I can eat most fruits without to much that I don't like but as soon as I can I'll visit a doctor and see about getting a tester and everything.I just wonder how those of you who have it deal with it. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

7th January 2008, 08:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
azrael Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 335	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Go buy a home test B.P. monitor at the Chemist (or Drugstore????) ...get a demo on how to use it from them....small price to pay compared to ........well, what could happen. Never take B.P. more than two sucessive times in one sitting...the pressure in the cuff can make things worse if you do it more than twice...or so I'm told.

7th January 2008, 11:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
RandyMac Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW California Posts: 77	Re: for those with high blood pressure. yeah that is high, too high, good thing you did something. What meds did your Doc give you? I have hypertension, used to run 160s over high 90s, with a couple minor changes in lifestyle and a cozaar a day, it runs high 120s over low 80s. Any lower than that and I feel like sleeping. I used to run my meters in the red most of the time, I was a flat out maniac, paying for it now. You younguns need to be careful, that silly ass stuff you thought you got away with in your 20s and 30s, will catch up with you. RandyMac

7th January 2008, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: for those with high blood pressure. I play safe now ... I brew my own beer. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th January 2008, 01:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Newguy, when ya get out here and start helping me fix the quad, I'll take your BP as often as you want I learned how to do them pretty well in my EMT course, and have my own stuff. Mine is actually usually a little high. It used to be a bit low, something to do with being so tall, but I royally screwed my body over in my young 20's and I've a feeling that I'll be payin the consequences for the rest of my life. You can give your body alot of shyt, and mine at least managed to pull through. I'm Constantly high strung and tense, but I've always been that way. I try to advocate that my young groundies treat their bodies better than I have with mine. Looks like Ekka's got a great method for relaxing... if nothing else, alcohol thins the blood, and you have trouble getting clots in your veins when the blood is thinned down. Just make sure it's at the end of the work day. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

8th January 2008, 02:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 442	Re: for those with high blood pressure. I prescribe a daily medicinal Guiness or 2, with a bi weekly Bundy and ginger beer. Works for me, I don't look a day over 70, and I'm actually 52! __________________ Heightmaster

8th January 2008, 02:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Quintrex.... __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

8th January 2008, 04:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Hey all, high BP is not something to "leave". Get it checked out. The answer may be as simple as 1/2 and aspirin a day ("thins" the blood to make it flow thru the body better and pass any occlusions). Don't want to scare you but high BP can only lead to really bad things, angina, cardic arrest, stroke etc. And when you are down this neck of the woods, these things reoccur!! Any form of chest pain which includes a heavy feeling, a "weight" on your chest, coupled with shortness of breath..STOP what you are doing...even driving and seek assistance. "Traumatic" chest pain (such as brused ribs, lung damage etc) will give you a sharp pain, with further increase on inspiration. "Cardic" chest pain will NOT increase with inspiration and will be a dull type pain. This is the one to seek urgent medical help for especially. These are only a rough guide so you can ask yourself now if this is what you have experienced. Play it safe fella's..........otherwise leave your 18" chipper to me in your will!!!

8th January 2008, 04:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Done it Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parramatta. nsw. Australia. Posts: 222	Re: for those with high blood pressure. Prevent Blood Pressure: Don't drink anything that comes with a screw top.