BP, AS, and red blood cells

[jack hust]

height has nothing to do with it

[still2skinny]

Originally posted by StoneColdNTO
Sorry..........but you are mistaken on this bro.

so, what are those BP chart ranges that you see posted up all over gyms and doctor's offices with height on the Y-axis?

[still2skinny]

I stand corrected. I just read up a little on this, and you guys are right about the range for "hypertension". 140/90 is hBP no matter who you are.

But..... could it be true that a "normal" or average reading for a taller person tends to be somewhat higher?

[StoneColdNTO]

Originally posted by still2skinny
so, what are those BP chart ranges that you see posted up all over gyms and doctor's offices with height on the X-axis?

I think the are bf (height & weight) charts, not bp charts.

[Miracle Man]

There is no criterior height or weight for BP. I agree with everyone. From my experience with elivated BP and Pulse while on a cycle has been when I may be push the envelope with a higher than normal dose of AAS than I would normally take. There is a clear coralation between IMOP higher doses of gear and elevated BP and pulse. I have used ACE inhibitors before during a cycle. They are very effective, safe and side effect free. I have added Accuprill (Ace inhibitor) to a cycle to help with BP, it worked for me. Your BP does return to normal, assuming you had normal BP to beging with. Beta blokers are good when you have a high hart rate. But if your on a cycle and your hart rate is over 90 pulses per minute, I would evaluate my gear and make a change. Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers have more side effects than ACE inhibitors. Yes, diuretics will have a profound effect of BP. I like 40mg of Lasix if needed. OTC diuetics may work, you have to try them to see if they will work for you. Good Luck.

[koss]

True medical hypertension is diagnosed with a blood pressure above 140/90 measured at three seperate times at least a day apart (you could have some abnormality which may take a day to clear up). If you do have true hypertension then youre in danger of numerous possible sequelae including stroke. In that case you need to find out the cause and be treated accordingly. Inc BP with aas is due to inc water retention like BB said and should be treated like he said, with anti-E, esp anastrozole. If you still have it, then you need to look into modifying your diet, reducing sodium intake, and taking some diuretics (caffeine, alcohol , etc)
Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers will have a more pronounced effect and may have long term sequellae, so make sure your dosage is appropriate to your condition before screwing wth bp meds. Some people just react badly with some AS with regard to bp, in that case you need to stay away from heavy AS and fast gainers like dbol, drol, deca, and even some tests.