Blood pressure problems and heart rate out of control?

Been pondering what the doctor called and told me recently from recent tests. Blood pressure was 190/110 - my heart rate - even after resting for awhile was 110 - I know - not good.





Of course the doctor is concerned - better put very upset. I keep thinking that it has to do with the steroids that they have had me on for the last month and half - not to mention that I have had one friend just pass away another - his funeral was changed from the day that my late husband passed away (THANK GOD) - and another that was sent to the hospital as well.





I am eating NO MEAT at all - a totally vegetarian diet. I do exercise - and have to go back to the doctor again when the recent test results come in.





Is there ANYTHING that any can suggest to do to make things better in the mean time??Blood pressure problems and heart rate out of control?
90% of high blood pressure is the ones with unknown etiologies and they believe that various unhealthy lifestyle habits could be the triggers. Smoking, stress and cold weather which make blood vessels constrict are the main factors to be blamed. When blood vessels are constricted tightly, the blood flow will slow down considerably. To try to let the blood flow smoothly, your heart needs to work even harder to push blood away which makes your blood pressure higher.





In 1998, three American pharmacologists who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine found that nitric monoxide dilates constricted blood vessels effectively and stimulate the blood flow of the whole body which leads to lowering the blood pressure.





Nitric monoxide is produced in your endothelial cells of the wall of blood vessels. When nitric monoxide is released into the blood, it makes vascular smooth muscles relaxed and dilated. As a result, the blood flow increases and the blood pressure lowered.





Now, how can we increase the number of nitric monoxide in our blood, so that we can lower the blood pressure? There are four suggestions;





Aerobic exercise


Bathing


One nostril breathing


Bitter melon








Bitter melon is rich in special amino acid called citrulline which can increase the number of nitric monoxide, and vitamin C (76mg/100g) which can eliminate active oxygen quickly to keep nitric monoxide longer in the blood vessels.





Once citrulline is taken into our body, it goes to the liver and then when citrulline is accumulated enough in our liver they change into the amino acid called arginine. After that arginine is changed back to citrulline within the liver by the enzyme called PADI4 (Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase, TypeIV). This process is repeated again and again within the liver, and nitric monoxide is produced as by-product of this process.





As it is very hard to synthesize citrulline within the body, we need to take them from our food, such as bitter melons, nuts and water melons.





Bitter melon is also rich in kalium which is known for lowering blood pressure as it encourages sodium emission. Kalium is found in most of fruits and vegetables however kalium in bitter melons (260mg/100g) is more than double amount of the one in apples (110mg/100g).Blood pressure problems and heart rate out of control?
1. What about your sodium intake? And I understand the ';no red meat'; situation but what is your cholesterol like?





2. Stress of course can affect your blood pressure.





3. Did you ask your doctor about the steroids? It would be something to mention.





Are you having any problems with water retention? Make sure you are drink enough water, eat some bananas and get to the Dr. ASAP
sounds like you need a script for valiums or ativan then maybe some norvasc 5mg the first two are for nerves and the latter is a channel blocker all bringing the pressure down... talk to your doc and see why there hasnt been meds given,
sesame oil and virgin cocoanut oil.
I was having similar problems that are still unknown in origin. I am wondering if mine are hormonal. My doctor quickly put me on a Beta Blocker and gave me some anxiety medicine. The anxiety medicine helped to calm me down and not stress as much about what was going on until the Beta Blocker could take effect. Beta Blockers slow your heart rate down and keep it from hitting such high levels. I did have a friend who had similar numbers to you and she was OK while on antibiotics but the symptoms would continue to come back after discontinuing their use. They determined she had some infection that required longer antibiotic use, I believe. Sorry I don't have any answers for what to do in the meantime. It's frustrating!! I hope you find answers and get better soon.
It's good you're exercising. What is your overall fitness level? Are you overweight? That can adversely affect your heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol level.





What sort of exercise do you do? In your condition you might want to consult with a trainer who can follow your doctor's recommendations and keep your heart rate in a healthy and appropriate aerobic range. Ask your doctor what that range is for you.





Walking can be excellent exercise. Talk a 15-20 minute walk in the morning and one later in the day. It helps to reduce stress as well, since it sounds like you've had plenty of that.





In terms of lowering your blood pressure high fiber foods, a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains (not just whole wheat, but whole grain), low fat dairy, lean protein and plenty of water are a very healthy diet. There are a lot of things you can eat.





You might also look into meditation, yoga, and support groups for dealing with the loss of your husband and friends. There are many people dealing with loss, and you don't have to go through it alone. The site below helps people find organizations near them that offer grief support. I'm sure it's one of many, many options open to you.





http://www.griefshare.org/





Best of luck to you.