I’ve been on my diuretic for two weeks now, but I have yet to take my blood pressure. My failed on me, so I’m going to have to get a new one.
I can feel that something is going on. It’s hard to ignore the great thirst I experience after the drug kicks in. Since my doctor prescribed it, I’ve done some research on how I’m being treated.
The approach that my doctor is using is the classic approach which attempts to lower your blood pressure by using your to work for you. The decreased blood volume due to lower water content help your blood vessels relax a bit, easing the workload of your heart.
My primary blood pressure med, Lisinopril, causes sodium to leave my body. Then, in order to create balance between my blood and the surrounding tissue, it releases water to maintain the proper concentration of sodium. I have to admit that it’s pretty amazing.
I can feel as if my heart is working less. It is subtle, yet quite obvious. I don’t get as winded when I exercise. An indirect benefit of this is that I am more mindful of my body and what is occurring within it.
I figure that it will take about a month for my body to adjust to the new meds. I’m hoping that will experience a dramatic drop in my blood pressure. Until then, I’m exercising again and trying to make good choices. Hopefully, it will pay off.
