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Q: My BP was in the 170’s over 120’s and has been reduced with lifestyle changes and lisinopril to low 140’s but over 100-110 still for diastolic. What might cause this? Are the dangers specific to a high diastolic or just the ratio being what it...
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Q: Why does my blood pressure go up when I’m sick?
A: The pain associated with an illness can increase blood pressure. Often the drugs people take to make them feel better are the cause. Pain killers such as Advil, Motrin, and Aleve can increase blood...
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Q: Could someone explain this? Laying 120/80, sitting 140/100, standing 160/115? I am on my 3rd BP medicine now and the only thing its doing is slowing my heart rate down. What causes this much difference? Thanks
A: The heart is a pump. Blood needs to...
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Q: It seems that my blood pressure varies with my pulse rate. When my pulse rate is 62 to 65, I get a good reading of 130/80. When the pulse goes to something like 54, the reading goes to 140/90. Can you explain that please?...
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Q: Can I lower my blood pressure with diet?
A: Changing to a healthy diet and obtaining a normal weight will help lower you blood pressure. One of the most recognized programs to do this is the DASH Diet. To read more about this go to...
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Q: My blood pressure is higher in the morning but pulse rate is lower. As day goes on blood pressure becomes into the normal range but my pulse rise to 90+ beats. What should I be doing at night to get my pressure down in...
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Q: My internist has labeled me hypertensive and I am on Diovan, amlodipine and propranolol. My question is this: my pressures are measured in his office immediately upon sitting down with his nurse while she is talking to me. I have found that my pressures...
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Q: When I have my stiff neck worked on by a therapist, it sets my stomach gurgling and my therapist tells me this comes from the Vegus (sp) nerve, which affects the stomach. After treatment, my blood pressure jumps 50 points, both diastolic and systolic....
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Q: I am taking alginal a sea based dirivitive. It shoots down my high blood pressure from 172 to 97, but my pulse rates goes to 104. Should I be concerned? thank you
A: I assume you are talking about alginates. They come from brown algae...
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Q: What is the relation between high blood pressure and bad sleep during the night?
A: Not sleeping well, insomnia increases your risk of getting high blood pressure. For some tips about getting a good night’s rest go to this page at HealthySleep.med.edu. Many Resperate users...
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