beet juice before blood pressure test?

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  1. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Is it true that beet juice will lower your bp if you drink it the night before a bp test? Since i'm borderline pre hypertension 130+ over 87-91 i would think if it works i would pass no problem.

    I also just read online that when they test your bp if your back is not supported in a chair your numbers can go higher by 5+. So i will make sure i sit in a chair with a back support.
     
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  3. Straight Stacks

    Straight Stacks Paper Cha$er

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    "Beets" the hell outta me?
     
  4. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    good one lol
     
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  5. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Maybe get pickled before you go in? Thins the blood, therefore lower pressure...... :p
     
  6. FLCRACKER

    FLCRACKER Medium Load Member

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    Take 1 or 2 asparin a day for a week before will help lower it . And lay off the caffeine too.
     
  7. A21CAV

    A21CAV Road Train Member

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    Anything under 140/90 is good for a two year card . You should be good if you don't jack it up by stressing over it .

    BTW , its really cheap to see a doctor and get on the meds . Mine are $4 each (2 prescriptions ) at Walmart . The doctor visit and blood tests cost less than $200.
     
  8. pattyj

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    I'm not on any medicine my BP was fine when I took my physical last Thursday.I didn't elevate my back just sat normal and relaxed.Since their BP machine was on a different wall then where the table is I sat in a regular chair.I would suggest staying away from all caffein salt and ciggarettes the day you have your physical.Drink juice and relax.The slightest bit of tention can cause BP to rise.Also don't forget there are many other things in physical you need to pass.My physical took two long hrs.
     
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  9. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    My us borderline fot physical, always normal at my dr.
     
  10. lagbrosdetmi

    lagbrosdetmi Box Monkey

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    Good god, mine takes about five minutes, if that. Concentra special.

    I get the white coat syndrome too. Always wondered if popping a valium would work.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    When was the last time you had a physical?Some are more thourual these days.But at least I'm good for two yrs.
     
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