my diastolic blood pressure is perfect running between 60 and 70. My top systolic runs from 140 to 160. my question, I walk 4 miles 3 times a week, and run wind sprints 3 or 4 50 yard ones when I do this. I have tried to lower my top number by diet, I weight 198 and I am 6 feet one half inches tall. I take vitamins and some mineral supplements. I have C -6 Radioparty nerve damage to my left side of my neck and runs down my left arm from an industrial fall accident. I do not smoke or use tobacco in any form, I do not drink alcohol or use drugs. I do not eat greasy, salty, or fried foods . I have a compression fracture of my lower 5th vertebrate in my lower back and have 2 discs dissolved. I have been at this weight + or -- 5 lbs for the last 7 years. What else can I do to lower my systolic pressure?
Hello welcome to Chat Doctor. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Your systolic blood pressure is in the category of grade 1 hypertension which indicates that even after every effort you have tried if blood pressure remains same on multiple times than your doctor should start a mild dosage of blood pressure medicines. My advice to you is - 1. Actually you should mention your age first because after the age of 60, we usually allow systolic blood pressure up to 150mmhg. 2. Ask your doctor about 24 hrs ambulatory blood pressure monitor, which will be given to you at home, and it will record your blood pressure for whole 24 hrs including sleep. It will give definite idea about how much is the fluctuations in blood pressure. 3. Go for lipid profile, thyroid profile, kidney profile and blood sugar levels. As all of them can cause rise in blood pressure. 4. Continue all other measures which will control blood pressure. Thank you. Have a nice day.