So far nothing is working for me. I’ve only lost 5 pounds so far, and eating less salt. Nothing extreme though. I already exercise, I guess I could try cutting back even more salt. Some BP problems aren’t very affected by salt.
Previously, my blood pressure was high when my thyroid was slow, so if you are a thyroid patient you might want to get a blood test. If you aren’t a thyroid patient you still should get your thyroid checked if the BP is a new development. I have a few friends who first found out they were hypothyroid, because one of their symptoms was high blood pressure. That was the case for me too. Once I started taking thyroid medication my blood pressure corrected, and the same with my friends. I was diagnosed 15 years ago.
In the last year my BP is high even when my thyroid is balanced.
I would go to the doctor eventually, and get checked and see what the doctor says. I have a new leak in a heart valve, which my doctor says is likely from high blood pressure over a lot of years off and on. I have other heart things, so I don’t think your doctor will bother with a heart echo unless you have other reasons. I also did a stress test, but I have other risk factors as I said.
I’d definitely want them to do a blood test. CBC for electrolytes, CMP for glucose and calcium, cholesterol, and thyroid as I mentioned. Just for an overall glance at cardiac and circulatory health and risks. The doctor might have different suggestions too, I don’t know your particular situation obviously.
You might need BP medicine.