Blood Pressure and arm pain

[Meecedes.1965]

So as the title says, I have a fairly high blood pressure rating that always confuses docs. I get some weird 'deep inside' pain in my left arm right around the vein that is on the inside of the elbow, the one that is commonly stuck for IV/Blood donations.

Anyways, I was wondering if you guys had any advice on what to do. There's been no noticeable swelling/discoloration of my arm, some minor headaches, and I can't just go in and have a check up due to my job monitoring all of that.

I am 23, 6ft, 221lbs, 14%bf, staying away from sodium and make an effort to drink a gallon of water a day.

Any help would be great, currently not on a cycle, but would like to run one after figuring this out.

 

[LeoTC]

Staying away from sodium as in all together, or not getting more than an optimal amount?

Sodium isn't evil, your body needs 3g a day minimum. Upwards of 5-6g depending on activity level.

Surpassing that amount double fisting french fries and shit is where people get in trouble.

 

[Meecedes.1965]

Keeping sodium between 3-4g a day and NEVER going above.

 

[LeoTC]

Just a thought, but maybe you could stand to up it if you're really losing a lot through sweat, etc.

Getting a gallon of water a day shouldn't be a struggle. Remember you need to up that a bit if you're drinking other shit that actually dehydrates you.

Hell, should up it a bit because the guidelines for hydration are geared toward the minimum, not at all the optimal.

As far as the pain itself, I'd just get checked out. If the docs can't explain it, there may not actually be anything wrong. I've had weird chest pains most of my life and there's been no explaning them.

Do get a throbbing in my arm / leg from time to time as well. Pretty sure it's just anxiety at this point. Vaso-dialators like high dose Arganine do seem to help on both counts though.

 

[Meecedes.1965]

Okay man, I'll up the water intake a bit, I just hate drinking it haha. Also will see how I can get a check up/physical done out of cycle without raising eyebrows.

I have some arganine on order right now, what dose have you noticed helps your situation?

 

[LeoTC]

I drop about four grams four times a day.

I use it more for warm-up / recovery, but I believe that's about in line with therapeutic dosing.

 

[MisterSuperGod]

Okay man, I'll up the water intake a bit, I just hate drinking it haha. Also will see how I can get a check up/physical done out of cycle without raising eyebrows.

I have some arganine on order right now, what dose have you noticed helps your situation?

This ain't the 1800's anymore. We got flavored water now. Plenty of choices. i can drink Nestlé Splash and Clear American Ice all day, every day.

 

[Meecedes.1965]

Damn, every once in a while I forget that I don’t have to go out to the well, pull up the bucket, and drink that way thanks for the suggestions on the flavored water though! I tried adding Mio and some off brand water flavor things but it fucked with my taste buds after a while haha

 

[Thaistick]

Depending on how much you sweat I'd be more worried about you not getting enough sodium and or washing your electrolytes out with too much water. Add coconut water with Himalayan pink salt. Look up recipes for electrolyte drinks with those ingredients. Don't overdo it with it either.