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    Natty Lifters w High Blood Pressure

    @gtaylor1986 Haha almost none I’m a med student all I do is work out and study ☹️
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    @trumpeter2 Nope
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    @annetteg This is interesting.. i definitely use the valsalva maneuver during compound lifts but never though it would impact my readings for the rest of the day. I do measure in the morning roughly 20 hours after being in gym and still see high readings. I’ve seen that they recommend that...
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    @pinetowntree Thanks I look forward to checking these out!!
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    @sh419ob Haha I don’t think my biceps are that big unfortunately but certainly larger than the average person. I’ll have to ask my doc about this.
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    @nuovacreatura Hey sorry for the very late update. My blood pressure stayed elevated for the past year in 130-140s and even as high as 150s in doctors office. I ended up getting a referral to cardiologist who did a ekg that was concerning for LVH. He was concerned about either that or aortic...
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    @jkb2011 Yes I plan to watch my sodium and increase cardio x At 23 I can’t imagine my kidneys would be having issues with my current level of salt (I meal prep and eat very clean). I take 5 mg of creatine daily and have seen some anecdotal eveidence that suggests it could elevate sbp, although...
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    @twippoh66 I’m 6’1’ and weight 195. I haven’t measured my body fat percentage but I’m certainly under 15% (abs are visible). I’m in the gym lifting 10 hours a week but I don’t do any cardio which may be apart of my problem. It still seems unusual for someone my age I’m fairly active despite not...
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    Natty Lifters w High Blood Pressure

    Hey quick question here hoping someone may have some anecdotal experience as I have struggled to find any evidence based studies that address my question. I am a 23 yro healthy male that has been powerlifting quite heavily over the past 2-3 years. It's come to my attention that I have high...
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