AAS and High Blood Pressure

[Zaney]

Do many of u guys take blood pressure readings while on or off-cycle?

Is there a very significant connection between AAS and hypertension???


I've tested my readings on numerous occassions when off-cycle while visiting the doctor - they were okay (120/80) . However, recently I got a 140/86 .... which I find it hard to fathom as I ve been off for 1 month and I ran similar cycles as compared to the past (approximate 1g Test 8wks + 40mg Dbol 5wks + Tren Acetate 2 wks : all with about 8-10wks off period).


I wonder if its due to my nervousness at the Docs (white coat hypertension)....will be purchasing a home monitoring device soon.


Any guys wanna share experience??

[trab]

You are 100% right about nervous. Vet did a big rant awhile back on that.

Its good to learn to check your own.

We run to the Dr appt late, are parinoid and have high BP. We go home and have 110/75

[Rimbaud]

I've noticed tha AAS raise my blood pressure (however, my BP naturally runs a little high). Obviously some more then others. I've found Dbol to be the worst for me. However, I notice about a five point increase last time around when taking just test & deca.

As for the white coat hypertension, maybe have the nurse take your BP before the doctor. When the nurse takes my BP it'll be normal but then when the doctor checks it it's about ten points higher.

[trab]

I've noticed tha AAS raise my blood pressure (however, my BP naturally runs a little high). Obviously some more then others. I've found Dbol to be the worst for me. However, I notice about a five point increase last time around when taking just test & deca.

As for the white coat hypertension, maybe have the nurse take your BP before the doctor. When the nurse takes my BP it'll be normal but then when the doctor checks it it's about ten points higher.

Once I an comfortable w/ a particular person, my BP is low. Stranger = > BP.

That's why I learned to take my own. Interesting to listen to it pulse.
Any idiot can do it.

[Rimbaud]

Once I an comfortable w/ a particular person, my BP is low. Stranger = > BP.

That's why I learned to take my own. Interesting to listen to it pulse.
Any idiot can do it.

Same with me.

[DIVISION]

Do many of u guys take blood pressure readings while on or off-cycle?

Is there a very significant connection between AAS and hypertension???


I've tested my readings on numerous occassions when off-cycle while visiting the doctor - they were okay (120/80) . However, recently I got a 140/86 .... which I find it hard to fathom as I ve been off for 1 month and I ran similar cycles as compared to the past (approximate 1g Test 8wks + 40mg Dbol 5wks + Tren Acetate 2 wks : all with about 8-10wks off period).


I wonder if its due to my nervousness at the Docs (white coat hypertension)....will be purchasing a home monitoring device soon.


Any guys wanna share experience??

Clonidine .3MG for sleep and it also increases GH output during sleep.

Hypertension runs in my family, so medication is precautionary.


DIV

[trab]

140/86 IS NOT TIME FOR CLONIDINE DIV.

[Luolamies]

Once I an comfortable w/ a particular person, my BP is low. Stranger = > BP.

That's why I learned to take my own. Interesting to listen to it pulse.
Any idiot can do it.

Exactly the same with me too, sometimes my heart rate is way up at the docs because of nerves along with my bp.

[Rimbaud]

140/86 IS NOT TIME FOR CLONIDINE DIV.

A mild diuretic will lower the top number.

[Captain Equipoise]

I gave up checking my blood pressure after regular 180/145 readings

[trab]

I gave up checking my blood pressure after regular 180/145 readings

You aint serious!! ??

[Zaney]

hi guys thanks for the inputs so much! 

I noticed one possible problem with most blood pressure device in that the arm cuffs are too small for us big size. I've done research and too small a cuff will give higher readings. So guys do check ur cuffs properly when u visit the doc.


Hence, I have to purchase a wrist B.P. monitor device instead. Though its harder to use and some say its not as accurate as the arm device, its my only choice (since I couldnt find bigger arm cuffs at my local store). Took it at 155 at the pharmacist (due to nervousness!). Now back home and relaxed, I consistently get the 120-125 readings . Hopefully, my case is one of whitecoat hypertension! ! (Well,well....aren't juicers sometimes paranoid about such stuff).


Nonetheless I purchased some anti-hypertensive - "Enalapril" , an ACE inhibitor. Decide to take them at 5mg a day to curb any possible hypertension problem. ANy views on this?? Any of you guys tried Enalapril before??


Thanks.

[trab]

hi guys thanks for the inputs so much! 

I noticed one possible problem with most blood pressure device in that the arm cuffs are too small for us big size. I've done research and too small a cuff will give higher readings. So guys do check ur cuffs properly when u visit the doc.


Hence, I have to purchase a wrist B.P. monitor device instead. Though its harder to use and some say its not as accurate as the arm device, its my only choice (since I couldnt find bigger arm cuffs at my local store). Took it at 155 at the pharmacist (due to nervousness!). Now back home and relaxed, I consistently get the 120-125 readings . Hopefully, my case is one of whitecoat hypertension! ! (Well,well....aren't juicers sometimes paranoid about such stuff).


Nonetheless I purchased some anti-hypertensive - "Enalapril" , an ACE inhibitor. Decide to take them at 5mg a day to curb any possible hypertension problem. ANy views on this?? Any of you guys tried Enalapril before??


Thanks.

You might want to PM Vet about this to make sure your geting a accruate read. Big arms are a problem for a accurate
read. He did a rant on t hat awhile back. The guy is a goldMine of valuable medical chemical info.

[Zaney]

You might want to PM Vet about this to make sure your geting a accruate read. Big arms are a problem for a accurate
read. He did a rant on t hat awhile back. The guy is a goldMine of valuable medical chemical info.

thanks dude.

[Rimbaud]

You aint serious!! ??

I sure hope not.

[Captain Equipoise]

You aint serious!! ??

only half kidding
it is always high though.. whether Im on AAS or not.

[Zaney]

only half kidding
it is always high though.. whether Im on AAS or not.

dun mind tellin me how old r u, dude?

[b.c.]

When my vision starts to get blurry or I get lethargic I know my bp is kicking up.  I take captopril and this helps a lot.

[Rimbaud]

only half kidding
it is always high though.. whether Im on AAS or not.

Join the club. 

[Rimbaud]

dun mind tellin me how old r u, dude?

He's 28 & I'm 30 & I have the same problem. & guess what? AAS aren't to blame - mine's always run high since I was about 22 or 23.

[Zaney]

He's 28 & I'm 30 & I have the same problem. & guess what? AAS aren't to blame - mine's always run high since I was about 22 or 23.

So how do u soften the problem ? Taking AIs and SERMS for estrogen/aromatization control during cycles?


Will herbs like hawthorne berries help?

Ur doc prescribe u any medicines?...

[Overload]

Genetics play a huge role. i've done some heavy loooong cycles and my BP has never gone above 150/60, it's usually 130/50.

i eat very clean and do alot of cardio.

[Rimbaud]

Will herbs like hawthorne berries help?

Ur doc prescribe u any medicines?...

I take about 1500mg of Hawthorne Berry daily.

Because of my numerous high readings I'm on a low dose of BP meds.

[Rimbaud]

Genetics play a huge role. i've done some heavy loooong cycles and my BP has never gone above 150/60, it's usually 130/50.

i eat very clean and do alot of cardio.

Amen. I do about 2-3 hours of cardio a week & mine's still high (my diet is also pretty clean). My dad had really high blood pressure. Before he got on medication he was exercising & losing weight & his BP was about 220/130 (no joke).

[Zaney]

Amen. I do about 2-3 hours of cardio a week & mine's still high (my diet is also pretty clean). My dad had really high blood pressure. Before he got on medication he was exercising & losing weight & his BP was about 220/130 (no joke).

What type of meds are u on now? Would it be wise in your opinion to throw in BP meds during cycles even though we may not have any high BP?

thanks.