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Is there a connection between sjogren’s syndrome and high blood pressure?

Q: Is there a connection between Sjogren’s Syndrome and high BP?

A: Many medications used to treat high blood pressure are associated with the side effect of a dry mouth. Dry mouth is a key symptom associated with Sjogren’s Syndrome. However, true Sjorgren’s Syndrome is a...

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I have pain near my breasts and lower chest, could this be high blood pressure?

Q: I have chest pain near my breasts and some times at the lower part of my chest. Could it be high blood pressure?

A: Chest pain needs to be evaluated by a physician. Your chest pain could be related to heart disease so don’t delay...

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Do you know of any children who have used resperate?

Q: My daughter was diagnosed with Nephritic Syndrome when she was 13 months old. She will be 11 this year and takes Norvasc, Lipitor, Cozaar and Prograf for her BP. Do you know of any kids with similar problems who use RESPeRATE?

A: Personally, I do...

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I have high blood pressure, one kidney and acid reflux; would resperate work for me?

Q: I have high BP, only one kidney, type 2 diabetes, acid reflux and a goiter on my thyroid. Would a RESPeRATE be beneficial for me? Are there any other medications without side effects?

A: Regular use of the RESPeRATE should help you. RESPeRATE has been...

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Will stones on both kidneys increase blood pressure?

Q: Will stones on both kidneys make my BP increase?

A: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Kidney stones and high blood pressure fall in this category. People with high blood pressure are much more likely to develop kidney stones but it is not...

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Can the use of eye drops for glaucoma cause high blood pressure?

Q: I have creatinine and also use 2 types of eye drops for glaucoma. Is it possible that my kidneys and/or the eye drops contribute to my high BP?

A: It is possible that both your kidney problems and your glaucoma are contributing to your high...

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Is resperate effective if you have hyperaldosteronism?

Q: Is RESPeRATE effective if you have hyperaldosteronism?

A: Although patients with hyperaldosteronism were not included in RESPeRATE’s clinical studies, I assume it is safe and may even be beneficial for lowering BP for patients with this condition. However, I strongly recommend you consult your endocrinologist/physician...

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Can a uterus full of fibroids raise blood pressure?

Q: Can a uterus full of fibroids raise my BP?

A: There is a link between blood pressure and uterine fibroids. Elevated diastolic blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of developing uterine fibroids. It is felt that blood pressure elevation occurs before the development...

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I had childhood cancer and now I have high blood pressure, why?

Q: My son is 16, is a cancer survivor of T cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma and has extremely high BP. He is lean, young, with little salt in his diet. Why is his BP so high?

A: Careful follow-up of blood pressure is recommended for long-term survivors...

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What is a blood pressure medication that would be safe for my liver?

Q: I have a malignant tumor on my liver. Can you suggest a safe BP medication that would be safe for my liver?

A: A beta-blocker, such as atenolol (Tenormin), is an example of a drug that can be used to treat hypertension in people with...

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