Blood pressure on Cycle?

Had issues with blood pressure pushing high during workouts on last cycle.
Are there any meds one could/should take to help with this.?

00Pump??

flax seed oil does help. go see doc for other meds

Did you have normal blood pressure before workouts?

High blood pressure isn't something you should self medicate. Go see a doctor mate. They call high BP the silent killer

And how high is high? It's normal to have an elevated blood pressure after workouts

Yes BP was fine before cycle, before workouts it was slightly elevated from normal but only into cycle.
During workouts became high and fell off afterwards, but remained slightly higher than normal.
This was last year , and it remained elevated from normal after pct.
Went to see a doctor and she wanted to watch it for a while...
It eventually came down slowly.
Had bloods again today after a couple months and its normal.

You tell the doc that you were on cycle?

After workouts sure, but tests were done at resting and it was higher than normal, not sure of the counts but above normal.
Its common knowledge that pb will rise from AAS, was just wondering if there is anything one can take to keep things safe.
Will just take more regular readings during my next cycle.

MRfeathers wrote: You tell the doc that you were on cycle?

Nope did not, wish I could find an AAS friendly doc in Southern Subs CT.

gab wrote: flax seed oil does help. go see doc for other meds

Thanks gab, take flax ed but could up intake during next cycle.

I'd just keep an eye on it if you're concerned. Like you say it' normal . There's many ways to reduce blood pressure naturally, like having less salt and caffeine, and eating more fruits and vegetables. Do a bit of research

Fortzaar 25mg works very well, but you will need a prescription.

Oupa wrote: Fortzaar 25mg works very well, but you will need a prescription.

Thanks Oupa, will research this.

Oupa wrote: Fortzaar 25mg works very well, but you will need a prescription.

hmm highest percentage of side effects lies in erectile dysfunction, not liking that too much.

why not try get it down the natural route first?

I wouldn't be surprised if half of AAS users have high blood pressure at some point on cycle but aren't aware of it, since most steroids increase your red blood cell count. This increases the viscosity of your blood which will raise your blood pressure. Just like how you have to suck a straw much harder to drink a thick milkshake, your heart has to work that much harder to move your blood around when you are on cycle.

Copied from a previous 00pump post:

Now for the natural remedies that work for me work far better than any of the above drugs:
- Plant sterols and soluble fiber for lowering LDL cholesterol
- Niacin for raising HDL cholesterol
- Mineral-rich foods for lowering blood pressure
- B vitamins to lower homocysteine
- Herbs and spices to reduce blood clotting (turmeric)
- Omega-3 fish oils for both lowering overall risk
- Magnesium
- Potassium, rather don’t supplement but get from your green foods
- 8 glasses of water (lack of water makes the sodium levels inside cells go up.
- Normally suggested not to have salt but 1 salt that works in a positive manner is a special sea salt called Solo, which has 61 percent less sodium,
- Antioxidants to protect arteries from damage! (Kale, Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Beetroot, Broccoli, Spinach (steamed), Plums, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tenderstem, Raspberries and Spinach (raw)
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Vitamin C

Vitamin E is also crucial and tests done at Cambridge University some 15 years ago showed a 75 per cent decrease in heart attack in a group of 2000 patients with heart disease compared to those with the placebo.

And another powerful antioxidant is Co-enzyme Q10 which has also included wonders for people with heart disease and hypertension.

j1pvt wrote:
hmm highest percentage of side effects lies in erectile dysfunction, not liking that too much.

That has never been an issue ever, not even close

On cycle i use 1/2 tablet and blood pressure avg 135/80. Without the tablet on cycle 145/90.

Off cycle i cant use it because blood drops below 120/65 (Dizziness galore :sick:)

Oupa wrote:

j1pvt wrote:
hmm highest percentage of side effects lies in erectile dysfunction, not liking that too much.

That has never been an issue ever, not even close

On cycle i use 1/2 tablet and blood pressure avg 135/80. Without the tablet on cycle 145/90.

Off cycle i cant use it because blood drops below 120/65 (Dizziness galore :sick:)

My BP yesterday was 129/86 mmHg

Have a look as guideline

Scares me everytime I see it, mine was between stage 3 and 4 before treatment and that obviously brought about left ventricle hypertrophy which is common in bodybuilders and of no significant issue unless your LVH is caused by blood pressure. Eish.

Oupa wrote: Have a look as guideline

This F fantastic.., just what I need. Pictures.. thanks.

So I see my normal still falls into high normal...
You would think with someone who hits the gym 6 days a week and does cardio every second day that pb would be closer to 115/75...
hmmm

The 2nd (Diastolic) reading is the important one. Yours @ 86 is fine.

Oupa wrote: The 2nd (Diastolic) reading is the important one. Yours @ 86 is fine.

Yeah sure, my PB is fine at the mo I feel, and ready for next cycle.
As MA always says you gotta give these things time, I believe your body always heals in time.
Last cycle was this time last year so it looks fine for next cycle.
I read you do full bloods before and after cycles, would you care to elaborate?, how, where, cost etc.

I have known my GP for 25 years. I played open cards with him the first time after i followed a BRO cycle and got hurt.

Now if i want tests done, i give him a shout and he makes the necessary arrangements.

Since i have diet/cycled correctly , i have no more need for anti inflation, cholesterol and d high bloodpressure chronic meds.