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HaylenView Thread
In general those are not low blood pressure, but you are having symptoms.
And 120/84 is not too high. Unless you have other conditions BP is usually not treated with meds unless it is higher than 139/89.
I can't recommend that you change your dosing, although I have done it myself. But in my case the first time my cardiologist recommended if I stared having symptoms. Knowing how my body reacted I reduced it again.
If you can't get an earlier appointment with your doctor then call the office and ask to speak to the nurse.
Explain what is going and if it is alright to adjust your meds and by how much.View Thread
But I have studied hypertension, but know very little about vertigo.
Here is some information on vertigo.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/0315/p1115.html
hydrochlorothiazide, often along with triamterene and a low sodium diet is used for Ménière's disease. But that is not the only type of vertigo.
For other types of vertigo a reposition exercise can be used.
Vertigo is a symptom, it can be caused by several different diseases.
Here is some information on hypertension.
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/high-blood-pressure.htm
And lifestyle changes are the first options. But they take some time.
And if you need BP meds, from my understanding beta blockers are a bad choice unless you have certain heart problems.
I would get a referral to an ENT diagnoses and treatment of the vertigo.
And ask if there is no STRONG reason not to stop all meds and then add ones back as needed.View Thread
I dont feel stressed
iv taken all kinds of tests and blood tests
the docs dont know anything
Its just something im going to just have to live withView Thread
I 'am very worried as well. I just got over 15 days of antibiotics for staph infection. My blood pressure was 62/53 when they got me to er. They ran ekg and chest x-ray everything was fine. Filled me full of IV's and sent me home. I 'am a 68 year old woman in great shape and a runner. Picked up the staph at the gym. Grrrrrrr. Now what Help.
SallyView Thread
And it can cause damage to organs and become an Emergency.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Conditions_UCM_301782_Article.jsp
He needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP.View Thread
Meanwhile have them test for renin level and creatin. The former is an enzyme put out by the kidneys that controls B P. If high means kidneys not getting enough blood
Creatinine has been found to be a fairly reliable indicator of kidney function. Elevated creatinine level signifies impaired kidney function or kidney disease.View Thread
How is your salt intake? That could be a contributing factor. This slideshow could reveal some "hidden" salt you might need to cut out:
Salt Shockers: High Sodium Surprises
Also, check out the news articles in the Hypertension & High Blood Pressure Health Center There might be some new studies with ideas about how to lower your BP in addition to diet and exercies.
Does hypertension run in your family?
HaylenView Thread
Ramipril and Amlopodine. Within days I was coughing uncontrollably, sometimes until being sick. I was encouraged to bear with it, and hopefully it would settle. The constant uncontrollable coughing caused neck pain, some horrific headaches, but I stuck with it until I could take it no longer. My GP said to stop taking the drugs, wait three weeks, and go back to see him. The cough continues even 4 weeks after ceasing the Ramipril (really - 35% of people suffer this awful cough when taking Ramipril, and it is deemed acceptable!). I am now taking Losartan. Within 1 week my left lower calf is rigid, painful, and my left knee is terribly painful. I am going back to see my GP this week, only ten days after commencing the new drug combination. I want to go back on to Co-Tenidone because I suffered no visible external side effects and was completely well. With these two new drugs these last four months, I have never felt so ill. Surely I am supposed to feel better.View Thread
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lot of info on the subject
http://www.hypertension-bloodpressure-center.com/morning-hypertension.htmlView Thread
http://lowsodiumchef.blogspot.com/View Thread
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And the unexpected loss of a parent is fairly high on the stress scale.
Mostly likely you don't need the extra protein of the shake, but I doubt that it has an effect on your BP.
But you might want to check the ingredient list. Some supplements can increase BP.
Chill out and go on with your life.
If still feel stressed out in 6 months then try talking to a clergyperson if you have one, a trusted mentor, or learn some relaxation methods such as yoga, deep breathing exercises, or meditation.View Thread
Diabetes, high blood pressure.
He should be ordering a M R A for your kidneys to check for arterial blockage (renal hypertension) . running tests on creatinine and renin levels. testing for hyper adrenalism, adrenal cancer, hyperaldosteronismView Thread
Both those meds drop blood pressure by enlarging the arteries but in different ways. Could easily pass out
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitorView Thread
Getting tired of him adding more types of meds went to a Cardio. Who said i was lucky not to be flat on my face and took me off all pills except one. Asked cardio about the Omron and he turned up his nose.
Came home and asked my Dr what he thought of these meters and he said only good for those that don't need them I.e people with good strong pulses that it can detect. Old people like me he said to get a cuff and stethescope and have my wife learn to take it. I took my meter to his office and it was 20 points higher than the cuff reading. Have sent the meter back to the factory.
Any experience one way or another. I don't like the cuff as there is a +/- 5 point reading errorView Thread
All tests were negative except BP 160/100. Since then am under the care of Internist, Cardio, Neuro, E N T and all tests including adrenal gland negative.
Cardio said everybodies BP goes up when in E R from stress. But mine didn't go down.
Have had more tests trying to find cause
Will have MRA of kidneys next week. and see another neuro. Hopefully can talk her into a MRA or angiogram of skull
Just recently had another partial syncopy (fainting) spell. B P was 177/80.
Pain in my neck is arthritus.
So far most likely cause is from cervical spondylosis causing positional vertebrobasiliar insufficiency . In simple terms the disks in my neck are slightly crushed from arthritis restricting the flow of blood to the cerribellum
an MRA will show this. No cure
suggest you get under care of a neuro and get some picturesView Thread
You should have them
1 check the carotid arteries
2 echo cardiogram
3 blood pressure in the legs
4 Renin level
you need to find out if you are getting enough blood to the kidneys and legs. need to rule out blockage of the aortaView Thread
Here is a link to the WebMD Health Center that might give some non-medication ideas you have not tried yet:
High Blood Pressure Health Center
HaylenView Thread
If you have had blood pressure readings of 140/90 or higher on at least two occasions, you are said to have high blood pressure and need to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
If you are not treating now, please do make an appointment to discuss your high numbers!
HaylenView Thread
Click the link for additional information:
Low Blood Pressure Basics
Please note that sudden drops in blood pressure can be life-threatening and should be addressed ASAP!
HaylenView Thread
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