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@hopeful33250 I had read the info on Mayo and that helped me understand better about ACE inhibitors. No heart valve issues or diastolic dysfunction has been mentioned and none that I know of. I appreciate the encouragement and information. Why they just prescribe without explaining bothers me. I sometimes have high blood pressure and sometimes I do not. It is uncomfortable when they prescribe a med just because of fluctuating BP. Trying to believe they have a valid reason other than numbers on a BP cup. Rather like a shrink prescribing an antidepressant without taking in the entire picture. I know because of fibromyalgia things can be confusing. I was even told one time I don’t have fibromyalgia because Cymbalta and Lyrica don’t help.
I do have a hard time trusting and no one
can help with this but me.
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@parus Cymbalta and Lyrica didn't help me either Cymbalta was playing with my mind so I quit taking it told Dr.thats why I swear by natural products Fibro-Malic 4a day the other night I forgot to take them next morning I hurt so badly so I set a medicine alarm so I won't now. You know your body better then Dr,s so listen to it you know the saying if something doesn't feel good ,dont do it .That,s what I go by now.
@parus @hopeful33250 @lioness One reply to all of you. Parus, do you had a BP monitoring kit? I do, and take mine a few times a day, keep a log, that can be shown to Dr. It also has space for a comment such as stressors at that moment, or extreme heat, etc. anything that may be a factor for high/low pressure. I imagine ceasing anything, inc CBD might cause side effects. Yes! to buying from Vitacost, have been their customer for over 20 years. And, yes to distraction today. I sewed for several hours, did some Zentangle, and was gentle on myself. Today was the memorial service for a law enforcement former co-worker, but just could not bring myself to go.
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Yes, you are right, @parus. You are your best advocate in this situation. High BP is one of those things that generally doesn't have any symptoms and so if it is fluctuating you may not be aware of it. Therefore the BP meds protect your heart muscle and arteries. Those are important things to protect. As I recall, when I started taking ACE Inhibitors I took 2.5 for a while and then 5 for a while longer and now take 10 mg.
If you can't get through to your doctor, a pharmacist can also be quite helpful in giving advice about meds. They are experts! As @lioness said, the important thing is to take it at the same time every day.