High Blood Pressure (HBP)
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communicating with a primary care
Does anyone else have problem with physician incapable/unwilling to take BP somewhat correctly? I, at 67 years old, have developed somewhat high BP. I am quite willing to take meds to lower it. But I have trouble respecting a provider who immediately...
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HBP
My blood pressure appears to be “resistant”. In other words it’s a pain in the tookus. I’ve been told I have mild sleep apnea, GERD and, while wearing holter monitor, paroxysmal A-FIB (81mg aspirin). I currently...
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Newby coughing at night. Allergies or lisinopril?
I was diagnosed with HPB a couple months ago after living in denial for about a year. I was convinced I had "white coat", that I was just stressed out, etc. But after doing regular home monitoring I could see that my BP was averaging about 150/90....
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High sys with normal dia while on bp meds
Hello I have a concern and this time it's for my hubby( I'm a worrier) my husband came home today saying he felt dizzy and nauseous so I checked his bp. 155/68 147/72 147/70 ( all within 2 to 3 min apart) I know the bottom...
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Undiagnosed high blood pressure
I just turned 34 and have had undiagnosed high blood pressure for at least 4 years. I started taking it at home after it was high at a doctors appointment when I still had insurance a couple years ago. It's usually about 140/99-110 and occasionally...
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The Smart Searcher: A Guide to Online Medical Advice and the Support Network
Good morning everyone, I am so excited to see our community growing these last few months. And, I have read some powerful, supportive and educational conversation threads. I do need to provide a reminder that it is imperative to the safety of all our...
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Arm at heart level
i went to doctor bp was 160/100 in asked for it to be taken with arm at heart level and it went down to 135/82 at heart level. I can average 135/85 but if arm is at my side it can be 150/100 any thoughts? . I take bp in morning
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Dietary approach to reducing hypertension
Dr. Greger speaks on natural ways to reduce hypertension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAzxxNw4L2U A comment below the video sums it up - diet, exercise and rest all are needed to get blood pressure under control.
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Gynecomastia from HBP meds
Does anyone know what blood pressure meds do NOT cause gynecomastia? I've been on 3 different scripts and all are causing tissue growth. My doctor is absolutely zero help Worthless in fact. Time to find another. Thanks in advance Pat...
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Wife's HBP
My wife's HBP is a constant battle. The side effects of the medications are worse than the HBP. Doctors are basically guessing witj meds and keep ordering the same or similar tests all the time. My wife has been on almost every med available and is...
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