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I’ve been trying to get my blood pressure under control with diet and exercise, but my recent readings are still consistently high. My doctor mentioned starting a medication, and I’m just unsure about taking that step for what feels like the rest of my life.

I was in the same boat last year. Diet and exercise helped a bit, but the numbers were stubborn. My doctor recommended starting medication, and I dragged my feet, but after a few weeks on the pills I finally felt a steady baseline. It wasn't dramatic, just a quiet sense that the pressure wasn't spiking as much.

The idea of lifelong meds freaks me out. I worry about side effects and what happens if I miss a dose. Still, not taking them felt worse, because the readings would creep up even on my best days.

I started home BP checks: morning and evening for a month. It gave me something concrete to talk about with my doctor. Some days were normal, some days not. The data helped, but it didn’t fix the problem on its own.

Sometimes I wonder if the problem isn't the BP at all but sleep quality or caffeine. I noticed my numbers looked higher after a late coffee or a bad night's sleep. Maybe it’s a signal, not the whole thing.

I did the salt-cutting and more vegetables for a couple weeks. It felt good to do something, but the readings didn't drop enough to declare victory. I stopped after a while because life got busy.

One question for you, if you’re listening: what did the doctor say about long term plans with meds and when to recheck if you’re still high?

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