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Anger control and overall stress also improved. Those who entered the study with either high blood pressure or high stress benefited the most from mediation.
Transcendental Meditation May Lower Heart Risk
Would you consider TM as a technique for controlling blood pressure?
Elizabeth
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While waiting for others to respond I wanted to pass along this link for side effects and reviews for amlodipine and hair loss -
Drugs & Medications Center - Amlopinine Oral
Hair Loss Health Center
Please talk with your doctor about these side effects and possible solutions and be sure to check back in to let us know how you are doing.
ElizabethView Thread

Drugs That Interact With Grapefruit on the Rise http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20121127/grapefruit-some-medications-risky
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Just wanted to pop in to let you know you have responded to an older discussion and the original poster may not be following.
You may want to begin a new discussion with a little more information about your history, symptoms, testing and meds for more response and support.
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Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry your family has experienced this.
ang2962 - 8 years ago I developed preeclampsia and was on magnesium sulfate. After delivery my pressures did not return to normal for several weeks and I was prescribed meds. Luckily my pressures finally returned to normal and have continued to be OK.
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I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing this and you are right, the worry and anxiety doesn't help at all.
You didn't mention what your pressures have been or if your doctor recommended any life style changes to help lower your pressures.
Please talk with your doctor regarding the side effects and check out our Hypertension Health Center and Treatment Options for much more information.
Check back in to let us know how you are doing,
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Dr. Michael Breus discusses this study in his Sleep Well Blog, Poor Sleep Increases Risk of Hard-to-Treat Hypertension .
Are you battling pressure that are not responding to medications? Ask yourself - How am I sleeping?
So, how are you sleeping?
ElizabethView Thread

I'm sorry to hear about how you have been feeling. Unfortunately, it is difficult to guess what's going on without an exam and knowing much more about your history, but you should definitely ask your doctor to followup on these pains.
Our Symptom Checker may offer some additional information for you to discuss with your doctor.
Be sure to check back in to let us know what you find out. Sharing your experience will really help others in this community.
Hoping you find answers soon,
Elizabeth
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Sounds like you have a very stubborn finance dealing with a dangerous situation.
Unfortunately, if multiple heart attacks have not made him realize his habits need to change, I'm not sure what will.
Bottom line - You may not be able to change him, he has to want to change. Perhaps you can lead by example and follow a healthy lifestyle plan - 4 Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
Stock your kitchen with only healthy choices - Benefits of a Healthy Diet
Excuse yourself or leave the area if he is smoking, you don't want to be exposed to second hand smoke.
See our Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center for more information.
Hoping he makes changes so you can enjoy many years together.
Please keep us posted,
ElizabethView Thread

Hopefully you have been able to get in to your doctor to have this checked out, if not please call and schedule an appointment.
Unfortunately, without an exam and knowing more about your health history it is difficult to guess what's going on.
These resources may provide information to discuss with your doctor -
Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center
Headaches Health Center
Be sure to check back in to let us know what you found out and how you are doing,
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