[widgeon13]

For anyone who would care to share, who here is on blood pressure meds, what are you taking and what is your age. Elevated BP seems to be a very common condition today. Is it a sign of the times, more stress in our lives or is it just being watched more closely by the medical community. Has anyone had any success in lowering their BP through exercise and diet. It hasn't worked for me.

I take 5mg of Benicar as a preventive measure. It's such a low dose my new doctor wasn't even aware the med was available in that dosage. Normal is either 10mg or 20mg. Supposedly 70 million people experience high BP at some level and more potentially have it but not diagnosed and consequently not treated.

I'm interested in constructive feedback but I'm certain I'll get some comments that will drive my BP even higher, perhaps I need to get away from PP altogether and that would solve my BP issues.

One of my issues with the elevated BP and associated meds is that when I go for my flight physical the FAA gets very inquisitive about the situation, seems to be one of their hot buttons.

Thanks for any input.