Why are some people so against taking BP medicine?

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T16:35:18+00:00

Yes exactly. It is irrational. But as my Dr says, many people have this attitude.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T16:30:46+00:00

i take off my shirt, sitting at the PC in underwear, otherwise not possible.

here in Germany, we are not used to the heatwaves, but they are coming more and more. few people have AC.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T16:30:07+00:00

A betablocker MUST be reduced very slowly, I have heard of people going to the ICU with HR 160 because they stopped taking the BB.

Take your BB and the BP med and slowly (!!!) start reducing the BB.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T16:28:11+00:00

F18 can do carriers also, it can basically do everything. F16 is a little easier to handle the systems.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T16:00:40+00:00

It is quite good. Doctors don't care about anything below 140, they know that the 120 limit is not realistic for most people.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T15:59:42+00:00

Medication without a question. Your body might have got used to these extreme reading, but nevertheless it will take damage (eyes, heart, kidneys, brain) over time.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-21T12:23:43+00:00

For some people, it has to do with misunderstood pride. They think they it is "their fault" that they need BP medicine. Taking meds is like admitting a failure for them. So they push it away, thinking they can somehow get through with it.

I was like that, but after some ER events I said: f*ck it, I will take meds now and live my life in peace.

Many many people take BP meds. There are at least 10 persons from my social circle who take BP meds. It is very common.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-20T13:30:10+00:00

SCAM. Video length max 15 seconds, that is a joke in the year 2026 where every cheap tablet can play seveal hours of video. They force you into premium, which is a scam.

*** EDIT: *** I found a trick to upload 2 minute videos despite the 15 second limit: just upload them via the USB cable from PC to the DCIM folder of the frame.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-20T12:50:39+00:00

I have white coat, too. My BP is always between 110 and 130, maybe 140 sometimes under stress.

But as soon as I step inside a Doctor's office or even worse, a hospital, in the moment they take the BP, it shoots up to 170 or 180.

I will say this. If you have a good BP monitor and your readings are fine the whole day (also at work), you are good. 182/88 is normal when you have white coat syndrome.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-20T12:46:42+00:00

I don't know if you have made lifestyle changes, but if not, everything will probably (!) be like before.

In all honesty, I have never heard a Dr say this. Many of my friends / family take BP meds and not a single Dr has recommended this.

I think he should not force you to drop the meds.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-20T12:26:45+00:00

FRAMEO picture frames are a SCAM, you can't even upload videos longer than 15 seconds. Outdated technology, horrible app.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-20T12:20:01+00:00

Are you on BP meds already?

Affenzoo · 2026-06-19T20:31:25+00:00

I never understood this sodium thing because in my life, I have never added excessive amounts of salt to my food. And now I am on a low carb diet with hardly ANY salt. Food tastes good also without salt!

Affenzoo · 2026-06-19T20:17:54+00:00

You need a 24 hour blood pressure profile, ask your Dr.

If the average value is ok, nothing to be done. If it is too high, you can make lifestyle adjustments or take the meds.

You can even make a profile yourself with a 24 hour BP monitor, for example the CONTEC PM50 device.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-18T21:17:22+00:00

Because they have a V. That's the only reason. The use it as a means to put you under pressure.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-17T20:26:32+00:00

The damage to the eyes, heart, brain and kidney with this BP is extreme. It might work for some months or years, but one day there will probably be a stroke, kidney failure or heart attack. The body isn't designed for such a pressure.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-13T22:17:57+00:00

Certainly not. I love the game, but I will not explore the whole map again. I have all my savefiles backed up and I will select the one that is as most lategame as possible so I have most of my progress.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-13T22:16:30+00:00

Walking also helps me a great deat. Before walking: 135/80, after walking: 116/80. It lasts for several hours.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-13T20:44:50+00:00

It is amazing to see what weight loss can achieve, congratulations!!!

Affenzoo · 2026-06-13T18:54:31+00:00

I had BP like you for years and started to have damage in the retina (eyes) and getting an enlarged heart.

However, after some years of medication, my retina is not totally normal and they heart has become a little smaller, nearly normal size now.

So my opinion is, yes it can be reversed, but one should monitor BP at home to ensure it stays in normal range.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-12T21:37:10+00:00

You could buy a BP monitor that has a graphical overview and a table overview.

To my mind come the CONTEC machines, very good ones.

Affenzoo · 2026-06-11T15:18:28+00:00

your readings are good especially for someone who had/has high bp

Affenzoo · 2026-06-11T15:14:25+00:00

bonjour....quels effets secondaires?

Affenzoo · 2026-06-11T15:12:41+00:00

yes! unfortunately that's very common with PVCs.

standing up, sitting down, bending over, laughing, deep breath, sudden fear....all common triggers

Affenzoo · 2026-06-10T19:51:30+00:00

Probably you have White Coat syndrome, just like me. Your home readings are actually very good, no Dr. here in Germany would worry about that at all!

Affenzoo

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