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Is there an alternative to taking a diuretic for high blood pressure?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: May 29, 2023 | Replies (15)
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@tadueo

Hi Martin
Wow! That's an impressive story.
My team consists of a cardiologist, gastroenterologist and a pulmonologist.
I'll have my Doc check my potassium level Tuesday.
The good news is that my vitals are in the range of a 30 year old and I'm 90. The main problem I have is that any diuretic dries out my colon and results in chronic constipation. Haven't found a substitute so far.
Thanks for the info.
tadueo

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Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | May 28, 2023

Hi @tadueo. Constipation you say? Just dealing with that symptom myself and haven't settled on a solution -- though from my medical team came "FIRST: Drink up to 8 glasses of water every day." While that sounds like a conflict with the effect of diuretics, we're going to try it to see how well my system can divide the water between my digestive function and my urinary function without adding to my circulatory system. Water is crucial to the function of the liver, a major part of the digestive system, so that has to be taken care of. I'm also dealing with Chronic Kidney Disease which may be impeding removal of water from my blood. Wish me luck! Martin

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