Q: I have young onset Parkinson’s disease and went from having problems with low bp to problems with high bp. Through trial and error we figured out that one of the meds I take is causing the high bp (wellbutrin, but nothing else works). My...

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Q: I’m 64 years old, a long time runner and fit. My BP tends to elevate only under stress. I’m taking 40 mg per day (one tablet) of Lotensin. I experience “heavy legs” and aches when running. I also have numbness in my toes. Could...

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Q: Has any link been shown between hypertension and allergies or asthma? What effect do asthma drugs have on blood pressure? (especially rescue inhalers such as albuterol?)

A: It is suspected that there is a link between high blood pressure and allergic diseases. Rescue medicines such...

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Q: All kinds of Cholesterol Pills give me side effects — muscle ache, bone ache, stomach ache, head ache, and my mind gets blurry. I have tried all and cooperate with the doctor, until I can no longer tolerate. From last year to August I...

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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: Can varicose veins affect blood pressure?

A: Varicose veins are not thought to cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a disease of the arterial system. Varicose veins are the result of leaky valves in veins of the legs. For more information about types...

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Q: I am 71yrs old and have been taking 3 kinds of tablets for high blood pressure and for cholesterol/diabetes. The tablets are: simvastatin 20mg/amlodipine 10mg tablets taken at nights and atenolol for day time. I am now beginning to feel severe pain on my...

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Q: Can you tell me if there is a cure for peripheral neuropathy – or can you tell me who I can contact that may know the answer?

A: Peripheral neuropathy is the result of nerve damage to nerves located away from the spinal cord and...

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Q: I have been taking Sectral 200mg, Crestor 10mg, Asprin 81mg & Vitamin B12 for the last 15 years. Last Saturday, I was working in our garden for a few hours and rested for 30min and had a shower. After the shower, I seem to...

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Q: At my last blood test my kidney function was 40 which concerned my doctor. She sent me to a nephrologist who said I needed a second blood pressure med to get it down since the high blood pressure was hurting the kidneys. My doctor...

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