I did a search on hypertension on this site so it seems like I'm am not alone here and there is quite a resource to draw from. So perhaps I can get some idea what I am looking at with my situation.
I'm only 34, started swimming again nearly a year ago. Partly because I new I had high blood pressure, but mostly I started swimming for overall health and fitness benifits. Since then I have lost roughly 30 pounds. At 6'2" I now weigh about 200 pounds. I would expect that all this work would have some impact on my blood pressure. Especially since I rarely drink, and my diet isn't terrible. I generally eat healthy meals. But the sad truth is that it hasn't changed. Nearly a year ago my BP was 140 over 100. This week... The same. Absolutely no change!!! As a result, my doctor put me on Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. So naturally I concerned about a few things.
1. Does this mean I will be taking BP medication for the rest of my life?
2. How will this impact my swimming/ability to train? is there a better medication that I should ask about so there are not adverse effects?
3. Do I need to start taking things easier in the pool?
4. Since I have a family history of hypertension does this mean there is really nothing I can do aside from medication?
5. Anything else I need to be concerned about?
Thanks in advance for any advice or helpful comments.
Kevin
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Originally posted by scyfreestyler
There is a cardiologist on this forum but I will leave it up to him to chime in if he feels it's appropriate.
Are you under a lot of stress with life in general? Are you getting your BP taken immediately after a workout?
A second opinion from another MD would be a good idea but use caution when getting information about your health on the internet.
Good luck with your heart health.
The BP test was mid day and I usually work out in the evenings. As for stress, I think I am normal in that regard.
Diet wise, I do drink coffee once a day and have a bit of a sweet tooth. But I don't over do it.
As for info over the internet. Any advice I get I will certainly double check with my doctor. And I do have a close friend who is also a doctor that I will talk with on with as well. I am mainly concerned with the impact it will have on swimming and training and what others with similar problems have experienced.
Kevin
Originally posted by scyfreestyler
There is a cardiologist on this forum but I will leave it up to him to chime in if he feels it's appropriate.
Are you under a lot of stress with life in general? Are you getting your BP taken immediately after a workout?
A second opinion from another MD would be a good idea but use caution when getting information about your health on the internet.
Good luck with your heart health.
The BP test was mid day and I usually work out in the evenings. As for stress, I think I am normal in that regard.
Diet wise, I do drink coffee once a day and have a bit of a sweet tooth. But I don't over do it.
As for info over the internet. Any advice I get I will certainly double check with my doctor. And I do have a close friend who is also a doctor that I will talk with on with as well. I am mainly concerned with the impact it will have on swimming and training and what others with similar problems have experienced.
Kevin
