Blood Pressure

aed209 · January 5th, 2009, 20:21

i had a regular physical done at my doctors a month before my first flight physical to make sure everything was good and i wouldnt have any problems, my blood pressure at my doctors was 126/67 normal. then at first flight physical was 152/82(my first flight physical ever so maybe nervous), we had to take it three times and by third time i was 139/80, under the 140/90 marker. lately i have been curious about my blood pressure, because its almost time to renew my medical, and i have been back up near and sometimes over 140/90 (well never been over the 90 marker on any test). I drink mountain dew regularly like 3 cans or more a day, i know thats bad. If i cut the soda completely will that dramatically help ? and what other suggestions do you have for lowering blood pressure (losing weight, eating certain foods, etc....) thanks again for your time doc

My Flight Surgeon · January 5th, 2009, 20:59

Cut the caffeine and learn to relax.

aed209 · January 6th, 2009, 04:46

perfectly said, thanks doc.

January 5th, 2009, 20:21	#1
aed209 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: modesto Posts: 10	Blood Pressure i had a regular physical done at my doctors a month before my first flight physical to make sure everything was good and i wouldnt have any problems, my blood pressure at my doctors was 126/67 normal. then at first flight physical was 152/82(my first flight physical ever so maybe nervous), we had to take it three times and by third time i was 139/80, under the 140/90 marker. lately i have been curious about my blood pressure, because its almost time to renew my medical, and i have been back up near and sometimes over 140/90 (well never been over the 90 marker on any test). I drink mountain dew regularly like 3 cans or more a day, i know thats bad. If i cut the soda completely will that dramatically help ? and what other suggestions do you have for lowering blood pressure (losing weight, eating certain foods, etc....) thanks again for your time doc Last edited by aed209; January 5th, 2009 at 20:49.

January 5th, 2009, 20:59	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,230	Re: Blood Pressure Cut the caffeine and learn to relax. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

January 6th, 2009, 04:46	#3
aed209 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: modesto Posts: 10	Re: Blood Pressure perfectly said, thanks doc.

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