Dealing with High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Hypertension is Often Well Controlled by Medication and Lifestyle Changes
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After being diagnosed with any potentially serious condition, it's understandable to experience a flood of emotions. It's important to talk with your loved ones and reach out to support centers during the initial stages of your journey. For advice on dealing with the emotions you may be feeling right now, these resources can help:
Dealing with hypertension can prove to be a challenge, but most of the time the condition is well-controlled with a combination of medication and lifestyle changes. It's important to continue living your life as normally as possible, participating in the same daily activities you've always done.
Information and Recommended Links for Survivors
- Hypertension Education Foundation: Advice for Patients
- National Heart Lung Blood Institute: Treatment of High Blood Pressure
- MedlinePlus: High Blood Pressure
- American Heart Association: Blood Pressure - What Can I Do?
- WebMD.com: What is High Blood Pressure?
- Set up your TSC survivor profile.
- Join support groups of other survivors or start your own.
- Interact and provide updates on your TSC profile or in the TSC forums.
