Bp still really high after cruising for 8 months

[Wolfy2525]

Hey guys was excited to start my blast next week and wanted to check my vitals so I can keep track. Bp is always elevated at the drs but after I settle down for a bit can get a somewhat decent number. Used an automatic one just now and got pretty high readings ranging from 180/98 to 166/78 in the span of ten minutes.

Definately think my cruise dose was too high. Was doing 250 mg pw. Prob drop it down to 150 next time.

Should I hold off on my cycle? Bp is one thing that sketches me out as they don't call it the silent killer for nothing. I'm 29 years old and don't want to do any permanent damage to my body. This automatic cuffs usually aren't too accurate anyways as I think my arms are too big as the recommended size is 17 inches only.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[lastsonofkrypton]

You need a larger cuff if you have bigger arms; small cuffs throw systolic readings off by 10-30 points

Omron's monitor's are good, you can order a XL cuff off amazon or ebay.

If BP is still elevated:

1. DO cardio (your heart is the most important muscle in your body, bodybuilders have deaf ears when it comes to this concept). Can't get big, if you get diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy from high bp, or renal failure; bye bye bodybuilding

2. Use Carditone (amazon) or BP meds if you need to; guys roll with high BP rather than taking ace inhibs or arbs to combat the issue. Main priority should be to bring down the BP asap, then do cardio, lose bf/excess water, lower AAS use, and eventually come off the meds.

It's good that you're conscious of this stuff. It really doesn't take long for guys with chronically high BP to wreck their kidneys or cardiovascular system.

 

[Tren91]

Go see a doctor

 

[Ecto]

Yeah don't blast again until you figure out what's causing it. If it's that high on low dose test, imagine what it would be on a blast. You're blood pressure shouldn't be anywhere near that high on 250mg test cruise. What's your height and weight? Any sleep apnea that you're aware of?

Start doing cardio asap like lastsonofkrypton said

 

[Wolfy2525]

5'10
230lbs prob around 11-12% bf.

Feel great otherwise been doing cardio but I'll ramp it up

All my blood work came back great except rbc levels were high so def need to donate soon

 

[Ophydian]

5'10
230lbs prob around 11-12% bf.

Feel great otherwise been doing cardio but I'll ramp it up

All my blood work came back great except rbc levels were high so def need to donate soon

Donate and recheck BP. Stay off caffeine and increase water intake until you understand why things are so high. Potassium (a banana a day) has been shown to maintain blood vessel elasticity.