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Q: My BP is high: 200+/-10 over 120+/- 10 I have tried all the meds made and have been checked for every known cause with no results. They cause drug induced gout/other problems. I have been to a number of clinics with no result. Will...
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Q: Quite lately, I heard a doctor on Fox news extra indicate that the continued use of low dose aspirin to mitigate cardiovascular risks, has been researched and found to be pose some complications. He advised that the use be discontinued. I had to stop...
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Q: Do Statins play a role in lowering blood pressure?
A: Statins are prescribed to lower blood fats. They help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Although they are not considered a treatment for high blood pressure, recent studies have shown they also lower...
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Q: I recently moved from about 100 feet above sea level to 6500 feet above. Will this affect my blood pressure?
A: Until your body adjusts to a higher altitude by increasing blood oxygen carrying capacity, your heart will have to work harder. This can temporarily...
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Q: I have always been pre-hypertensive. At age 48 I agreed to go on some BP meds to appease my life insurance company in order to lower my premium: Lotrel 5-20. I had a stroke 4 months later. Why is it that it takes a...
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Q: I have drug resistant HBP and take several meds which work more or less with plenty of side effects. I have heard about a device similar to a pacemaker which attaches to the carotid artery, I believe, and which experimentally at least, is supposed...
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Q: My BP fluctuates but in the last 4 weeks I have felt light headed and I lose balance. Could this be an effect of high BP?
A: Blood pressure is not constant throughout the day. Fluctuation within the normal range occurs based upon your activity....
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Q: My BP was high one night and I woke up the next morning with a stomach virus. Is this common?
A: In my opinion, the two events are probably not related but if you were getting sick and take blood pressure medicine, the drug might...
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Q: Is it normal to have headaches with high BP?
A: High blood pressure normally does not cause any symptoms. This is why it is often ignored until a serious consequence occurs. Blood pressure has to be super high to cause a headache. Most recurring headaches...
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Q: My father’s right side is paralyzed and he lost his speech for 2 years. Could this be a result of high BP (hypertension) or a blood stroke?
A: Uncontrolled blood pressure may lead to a stroke. A stroke can cause loss of speech and paralysis....
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