I am Nana Kwasi, a 45year old auditor and I was diagnosed as hypertensive 4 months ago. I had heard that when you start the medications you will be on it for life and I had also heard about the various side effects. I was scared. Fortunately for me, I saw the benefits of beetroot on your (Lifefrom30) Facebook page that it helps in the control of high blood pressure, I had started my medication for only about a week, so I decided to quit my medication and try the beetroot drink.
Later on, I realised that my pressure readings were very good anytime I checked so I was just taking the beetroot drink without my medication and without my doctor's consent. For sometime too I was was not monitoring my pressure readings because they were always good. I continued this for close to two months and a week till one day when I felt dizzy whiles working at the office. I was told later on recovery that I collapsed and was rushed to the hospital with a diagnosis of extreme blood pressure of 180/106 mmHg.
Indeed I thought the beetroot drink alone could save me. My doctor advised me never to go off even when I am taking good foods, fruits and vegetables that control my pressure. Moreover even if there is the need to go off my medications we will do it gradually but not abruptly.
Currently,the dosage of my medication has been reduced by my my doctor because I continued taking the beetroot drink plus my medication after the incidence, since beetroot contains alot of potassium that controls pressure. The doctor also stated that should you have any side effects it is advisable to report than to stay off your medications entirely. Please seek doctor's advice on any problem you may have concerning your medication. Your life is very important.Other remedies to control your pressure are available but seek the help of your health providers and under no circumstance should you decide not to continue your medication on your own for whatever reason.
Later on, I realised that my pressure readings were very good anytime I checked so I was just taking the beetroot drink without my medication and without my doctor's consent. For sometime too I was was not monitoring my pressure readings because they were always good. I continued this for close to two months and a week till one day when I felt dizzy whiles working at the office. I was told later on recovery that I collapsed and was rushed to the hospital with a diagnosis of extreme blood pressure of 180/106 mmHg.
Indeed I thought the beetroot drink alone could save me. My doctor advised me never to go off even when I am taking good foods, fruits and vegetables that control my pressure. Moreover even if there is the need to go off my medications we will do it gradually but not abruptly.
Currently,the dosage of my medication has been reduced by my my doctor because I continued taking the beetroot drink plus my medication after the incidence, since beetroot contains alot of potassium that controls pressure. The doctor also stated that should you have any side effects it is advisable to report than to stay off your medications entirely. Please seek doctor's advice on any problem you may have concerning your medication. Your life is very important.Other remedies to control your pressure are available but seek the help of your health providers and under no circumstance should you decide not to continue your medication on your own for whatever reason.
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