Cholesterol & Blood Pressure
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What Do You Know About High Blood Pressure?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 5, 2011
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I've always had high blood pressure... well, above 'normal' (which is 120/80)... The past few time's I've been to the doctor for various reasons, I've received letters...
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- buy a blood pressure machine, they aren't very much and you can get them at most drug stores. Keep a log of it at home High blood pressure runs on my mom's side of ...
- Sorry R., I don't have time to read the other responses so I apologize in advance if I repeat anything. My only experience with high blood pressure is with my son, Bry...
- I have had high blood pressure for the last 12 - 13 years. The doctor that diagnosed it (an internist that I highly respect) said if you have 1 parent that has it you...
Newly DX with High Blood Pressure
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on March 8, 2009
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Hey ladies,
I went to the drs on Friday just for a check up and some other meds to kick my anixety. Well my blood pressure was 160/100. He immediately told me I had t...
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- Hi P., There is much misinformation about the causes of chronic conditions like high blood pressure in conventional medicine, and misguided treatment programs whi...
- You've already received good advice, but I'll add one thing. Start paying attention to your sodium intake. Salt is bad. Processed food usually has a very high sodium ...
- I would recommend to take the meds to reduce your blood pressure then start your effort of a more healthy lifestyle. My husband we put on meds for his blood pressure t...
Newly Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and Diabetes
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on May 14, 2008
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About a week and a half ago, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and put on medicine for it. As a follow up, my doctor ran some medical blood work. As a result ...
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- I just want to offer my support for your journey. I don't have the same experience as you do, but my 15 yr old son has a severe weight problem, and it's extremely cha...
- Hi A. I'd like to share some information with you that could also give you a more positive outlook. I don't know how to attach files in mamasource, but if you email ...
- With having diabetes or even Insulin resistance, it's very hard to lose weight. You have to watch your carb intake, and see if they can give you something that might ...
27 Year Old with High Blood Pressure ????
Asked by A.I. from Dallas
on February 25, 2008
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I am 27 and this past September I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, and put on b/p meds. I am not really overweight ,my cholestoral levels were fine. I did stop ...
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- hi! I am 33 yrs old and I was diagnosed with high blood pressure when I was 17yrs old. I was also only 93 lbs at the time. I have had every medical test done and they...
- Consider birth control pills if you are taking them. Some rare cases can cause high blood pressure. Just a thought from personal experience. C. S.
- It can skip generations and can be hereditary and not a result on any other conditions so don't worry. I know of a great natural supplement that my friend's husband (...
31 Years Old and High Blood Pressure-support
Asked by A.G. from Las Vegas
on September 8, 2010
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Hi
I am 31 years old, and I have high blood pressure. It is controled with low dose meds.
My cholesterol is normal, all labs are normal, and my Echo and EKG are...
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- I have really high cholesterol and I know that it is genetic. Just recently I really tried to go vegetarian, almost vegan and I brought it down to 211...one point bel...
- Glad to hear you are improving with the stress thing. (Not that that in anyway makes HBP your FAULT). Honestly, after reading how fit you are, my first thought was ...
- Your high blood pressure is prob something you got from your mom or dad and added to by the stress you are under. I have seen this before. IT JUST RUNS IN YOUR FAMILY....
High Cholesterol
Asked by M.C. from Des Moines
on November 18, 2008
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I recently had blood work at my doctor's appointment. Later, a nurse called to tell me that the doctor wanted me to start medication for high cholesterol. I asked ho...
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- Oatmeal helped me lower my cholesterol over 100 points, also cutting out fats. It took 4 years to lower it that much but oatmeal does help out, and it is a good break...
- Linda, Suggestions from my dietician when I saw her. Stay away from Hydrogenated oil (it is in most things). Also, don't eat a lot of fat (read labels) saturated ...
- I have been on cholesterol meds since I was in college ( I am 37 now). Of course you should try to eat more healthy and see if you can bring the numbers down on your ...
Blood Pressure After Delivery
Asked by A.W. from Huntsville
on April 22, 2011
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i went for my 6 weeks checkup and my blood pressure was 150/100. when i had my checkup with the home nurse at 2 weeks my blood pressure was up. my blood pressure was ...
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- I experienced this as well after the birth of my second child. I was immediately put on BP meds to keep it under control. After about 6 months ,I was slowly able to ...
- I had it after all 3 of my pregnancies. It had nothing to do with diet or weight. It is just the way my body reacted to being pregnant. I had never had any issues b...
- I had this problem with both pregnancies - toward the end and lingering after. I met with my PCP and basically rearranged my nutrition plan to start reducing the am...
Which Blood Pressure Monitor Is More Reliable
Asked by D.L. from Roanoke
on February 10, 2010
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Dear mums,
On my recent visit to the primary care physician my diastolic blood pressure was found to be quite high. He recommended that I will purchase a blood pre...
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- Your best bet is to ask a pharmacist (since you'll likely be purchasing one through a pharmacy) or call a Cardiologist's office to see what they recommend. My husband...
- I have tried several of those available on the and market. The one I like best, seems to give me the most accurate records, and is so easy for me to use that I do us...
- The Omron brand is good for home use; it is a little more expensive, but if you go on Amazon or other reliable sites you can find them much cheaper for the same models.
High Blood Pressure After Delivery
Asked by J.M. from Lansing
on June 29, 2008
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Hi, I'm wondering if there is any one who has had this happen to them and how it turned out. I delivered my 4th baby in may by ceaserean. Never had a problem with my...
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- Hi Jacki, My daughter just gave birth to her third child in June. It was a second VBAC and labor went fine. However during labor her blood pressure spiked. She did ...
- Dear J., Wow, that is stressful! As if being the mother of four wasn't stressful enough. I have not had this problem, but I am a nurse so I had a few ideas. First ...
- I spiked a high blood pressure after a c-section. It was while relatives who were there to help but were very critical of everything I did were there. Hmmmmmmm I ...
Blood Pressure Medications and Breastfeeding?
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on October 22, 2008
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Does anyone know of any possible blood pressure medications that are safe along with breastfeeding? My blood pressure has been on the high side since I had my daughter...
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- If it helps, I can only tell you what NOT to take. I had very high blood pressure for the first two weeks after giving birth. I was given Lopresser, and because it w...
- You should probably listen to your doctor and he/she would know what medication would be best for you to take.
- I had high blood pressure before ever getting pregnant. I had 2 pregnancies (one with twins) and everything went fine. I was on Lotrel before the pregnancies and on ...
