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Sometimes High in the AM
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Sometimes High in the AM
by Tery__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Terry on July 03, 1998 at 20:54:33:
I'm a 50 year old male and am a runner. I run 3-4 times a week at least 5 to 8 miles.
I have been fighting high blood pressure for 6 years now. I rarely eat red meat and
have chicken only occasionally as it seems to raise my BP to unacceptable levels. My diet is
primarily vegetarian and I am very cautious of my salt intake. I am 6'1" 155 lbas
and from all outward appearances, should be very healthy. I don't smoke and I drink
no more than two beers several times per week. Just had my cholestrol checked and it was 172.
My BP in the morning if I have had any meat (not fish) will sometimes be as high as 150/98
for the first hour when I rise and will gradually lower to the 120's over 70's to low 80's
Is this a serious problem? And what can I do to lower the morning readings if necessary?
Thanks
I'm a 50 year old male and am a runner. I run 3-4 times a week at least 5 to 8 miles.
I have been fighting high blood pressure for 6 years now. I rarely eat red meat and
have chicken only occasionally as it seems to raise my BP to unacceptable levels. My diet is
primarily vegetarian and I am very cautious of my salt intake. I am 6'1" 155 lbas
and from all outward appearances, should be very healthy. I don't smoke and I drink
no more than two beers several times per week. Just had my cholestrol checked and it was 172.
My BP in the morning if I have had any meat (not fish) will sometimes be as high as 150/98
for the first hour when I rise and will gradually lower to the 120's over 70's to low 80's
Is this a serious problem? And what can I do to lower the morning readings if necessary?
Thanks
