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Q: Can food allergies make your bp go up?
A: With a true severe allergic reaction to a food, the concern is more about low blood pressure and shock. With lesser reactions blood pressure may be temporarily elevated. To learn more about food allergies go to...
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Q: I am a 68 yr old female. Three yrs ago, I had a heart attack and had three stints put in. My blood pressure has always been good then suddenly it is 164/90! In May, my son, his wife and two little ones moved...
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Q: Why has my husband been given 3 different medications for hypertension? Why give three different medications for the same symptom? His dosages are, 1of 10mg another of 10mg and another of 5mg.
A: Your husband has been given three different drugs because his high blood...
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Q: I’m a male who eats a healthy diet, workouts regularly, lost over 50 lbs since being diagnosed with high bp and am not stressed. No one in my family is in shape or eats right, yet they have good bp. Why can’t I come...
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Q: I am 68 yrs old and until recently, my BP was around 128/60. Now it is at 135-140/72-76 and people tell me I need to take medication. I feel fine – I plan to lose some weight, exercise more, and stop all salt possible...
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Q: I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure between 140 and 160. I started taking Lisinopril at 5 mg then 10 the 20. It didn’t seem to lower the BP. My doctor changed to Benicar 40mg. It also doesn’t seem to work. What could...
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Q: When sitting my blood pressure is 150/94 in that range and pulse rate 90 plus. Then if I stand 15 minutes or longer my blood pressure drops. It’s been 90/50, 100/60 and pulse rate will be 98 and higher. What could be happening?
A: It...
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Q: I just started exercising again after a few years of very minimal physical activities. I do take BP medications and I have managed to bring it down to between 110/62 all the way to 120/70. Over the weekend, I walked, jogged, and did some...
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Q: I seem to get high BP during emotional situations. When I take medication it drops too low and I don’t feel well. I meditate exercise, eat well, and am not overweight. What would you recommend?
A: Emotional stress can contribute to high...
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Q: What number is considered too high when taking my BP and pulse is 112?
A: Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. Prehypertension is 120/80 to 139/89. Consistent readings above this level need to be evaluated by a health care provider for consideration of treatment....
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