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Need Advice
Asked by L.N. from Pittsburgh
on October 18, 2007
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HI, I am a 36 year old mother of 4. Just had my fourth child 2 mos ago, (Aug. 12). My blood pressure was fine during pregnancy, never about 130/80. I have been under a...
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- It could be stress related.You have 4children one of which is still an infant.I'm sure you aren't sleeping properly/getting alot of sleep.And than normal everyday stre...
- Try to relax. If there is a reason for it to be high, then you want your pcp to know so that they can monitor it and treat it. Even if it is normal tomorrow, talk to...
- Hi L., My blood pressure readings were high during and after pregnancy for several months. Since January I've lost 37 lbs. and that seems to have helped with lower...
How to Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Medication
Asked by G.R. from Chicago
on February 9, 2009
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My husband has a High Blood Pressure(Family History). We now changed our life style for the past 2 weeks. Eating healthy foods and regular exercise. High Blood Pressur...
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- G....Someone else said it as well...But "real" garlic helps control Hbp. As well as cooking with good olive oil instead of oil. Taking vitams that contain "fish oil"....
- HI There is an Indian Swami - Baba Radev- He does wonders with the people without major medication. I am not talking from the adverstosement or RV. My father had 90...
- Hi, G., Congrats on being proactive about your husband's health and hbp. Please don't go off any meds without a doctor's supervision. That said, my experience with ...
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 ...
Induction
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on February 3, 2007
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I am having some problems with my blood pressure (my norm is about 150/110). My doc knows about it and just keeps putting me on more and more medicine. Last time I was...
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- If I were in your position I wouldn't be taking any meds that the Dr says they don't know what it can do. I can't even believe a Dr. would even tell you to take meds t...
- You need to discuss this with your doctor... or get a second opinion. If the meds are not lowering your BP, there is no point in taking them IMO, especially with the ...
- Feel free to talk with your Dr. about inducing labor. You are close enough that s/he should considered it. I am surprised that they did not suggest it to you. I had pr...
Can Blood Pressure Medications Cause Fainting/collapse
Asked by B.R. from Detroit
on October 27, 2008
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Hello,
My MIL has had two fainting spells. She has felt off balanced and on one occurance that I know of Extremely tired. She fainted once at the bank. And before ...
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- I was on a medication that also worked for Blood Pressure. I did notice it made me more apt for 'dizzy spells' (if I rose too quickly.) However, there could be mor...
- Yes it can, and I believe it says so in the patient leaflet. I was on it for migraines, but my blood pressure is perfect and it lowered mine too much, so I quit takin...
- I know you got a lot of answers and I didn't read them all, but I just read something that said the fainting and exhaustion is caused by the diuretic she probably take...
Weight Lose
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on November 16, 2006
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i am looking for a weight lose solution i can do at home, lately i have had some problems with my blood pressure. its not in the danger zone yet but if i don't lose so...
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- Hi A.. I highly suggest taking a look at Arbonne's Weight Loss System called Figure Eight. It's awesome! It's pure, safe, natural, herbal and botanically based, and...
- I know someone who did this program who weighed over 350 pounds and was on all sorts of medications. He lost weight and is getting healthier everyday. So, I decided to...
- Hi A., Really you could just rent or buy DVD's for differnt workouts - I used to do the same exact thing when I wanted to workout without a crowd. C.
