Ken Gargett Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 i may not be the fittest specimen around but for reasons unknown, have always had good blood pressure (apparently that and big feet were the two things that thorpie and i shared - otherwise, i couldn't run down an empty pool as fast as he could swim in one). anyway, just recently, noticed it had crept up a little. not too bad but time to watch it. trying to work out why and the only thing i could think of was that possibly i was smoking a few more cigars these days. i'm hoping that they are unrelated but will try and monitor it. anyone else had any similar experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Is your weight up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 marginally, which i am hoping was the reason. always been on the larger size, for want of a nicer way to put it. am putting in a real effort to see if i can't knock off 18 kg's. am through the first 3-4 kgs but it just gets harder from here. and wrong time of year. i would not have thought i smoke enough cigars for them to be the cause - hoping so, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 marginally, which i am hoping was the reason. always been on the larger size, for want of a nicer way to put it. am putting in a real effort to see if i can't knock off 18 kg's. am through the first 3-4 kgs but it just gets harder from here. and wrong time of year. i would not have thought i smoke enough cigars for them to be the cause - hoping so, anyway. I am no doctor. I had higher blood pressure when I weighed more. When I lost weight I went to 120/80. If I had to guess, I would say weight is likely the main factor for most people with High BP. I am not saying cigars can't effect BP. I do not know, really. They probably do. Cigars can definitely cause issues for people with various forms of heart disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gargett Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 i'll keep you posted. suspct it is the weight because even losing those couple of kilos saw it come down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa1257 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Have that Bloated feeling Ken? Simple, you're dieing. Its the Holidays Eat, Drink and smoke as many Cigars as possible for tomorrow you may kick the bucket! Make your Bucket List quickly! You may still have the opportunity to accomplish a few of them.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 If you had your blood pressure taken in the last day or so, it may be due to stress about having your house float away with the storm waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 have you been to the proctologist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Candido Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 have you been to the proctologist? That is good for an honorable mention, even though it is sort of anal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I am no doctor. I had higher blood pressure when I weighed more. When I lost weight I went to 120/80. If I had to guess, I would say weight is likely the main factor for most people with High BP.I am not saying cigars can't effect BP. I do not know, really. They probably do. Cigars can definitely cause issues for people with various forms of heart disease. I agree with this. I dropped thirty pounds earlier in the year and it helped my BP a lot. I actually find that relaxing with a cigar and a beverage seems to help my BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Risin Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 i may not be the fittest specimen around but for reasons unknown, have always had good blood pressure (apparently that and big feet were the two things that thorpie and i shared - otherwise, i couldn't run down an empty pool as fast as he could swim in one).anyway, just recently, noticed it had crept up a little. not too bad but time to watch it. trying to work out why and the only thing i could think of was that possibly i was smoking a few more cigars these days. i'm hoping that they are unrelated but will try and monitor it. anyone else had any similar experiences? Hi Ken, I'm a 47 year old 5'10" 165 lb guy. My BP is borderline high. I take a "supplement" since I am trying to avoid taking a script from a MD. Any way it contains mostly magnesium & Hawthorn extract. It has definetly helped. Smoking doesnt help BP thats why I unfortunately only smoke a cigar a week. Also cut out salt. We occassionally have doctors stay with us and they say salt/sodium is the worst thing for high BP. Try to avoid eating processed foods. They have a ton of sodium. Also watch the alcohol intake. I sound like a bummer but high BP is not something to mess around with. Hope this helps. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Advising Ken to avoid the alcohol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsolomon Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I have blood pressure issues although mine is borderline, but the standards have changed and they want it to be lower. I find that cigar smoking relaxes me and I haven't checked my BP before and after a cigar but the medical facts say that nicotine raises your BP. Nicotine, causes the blood vessels to constrict. This narrowing of the vessels increases blood pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Yes unfortunately smoking does increase your blood pressure. My wife has taken up cigarettes again and that's putting my blood pressure up because they stink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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