Archive for November, 2007
Thursday, November 29th, 2007
mcmatrix12000 asked: I am only 19 years old and my blood pressure is 150/80. I have no idea what could be causing it. I feel fine and am in relatively good shape. If anything I am too skinny and I get stressed out allot by stupid little ...
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Sunday, November 25th, 2007
Debbie Fontana asked: If you answered no, are you absolutely sure? Because your life may literally depend on it.
Almost one in three American adults has high blood pressure. For black Americans, it's closer to four out of ten adults.
These numbers are even more alarming when you realize that only a ...
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
Joe Barton asked: It seems like the later I stay up at night, the more educational the television shows become. Recently I found a show called "The Truth about Food' on the Discovery Channel. I immediately kept flipping but later returned to the show after feeling a little ...
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Monday, November 19th, 2007
EthanMN asked: I have untreated high blood pressure (usually around 144/99). I am taking my blood pressure each day to monitor the situation and establish what level I am at. I know I need to go on medication, but I want a medication that will have few side ...
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Friday, November 16th, 2007
gameplayer81_99 asked: I take meds for high blood pressure but I started exercising, and yesterday I had mine checked and it was 97/73, I felt awful. I was just wondering if it is normal for this to happen or do I need to get off the meds.Kathleen
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Thursday, November 15th, 2007
jennylane1965 asked: I am curious if anyone knows what kinds of things can cause high blood pressure, even temporary. I've heard of sleep deprivation causing it, but it doesnt seem like not getting enough sleep could cause you to have a real blood pressure problem. Could caffeine or soda consumption ...
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Friday, November 9th, 2007
Unknown asked: I know this sounds ridiculous. i'm 16 years old, and i think i have high blood pressure. only because whenever i just even do the smallest activity like walking up the stairs, i kinda lose my breath. and then when i run i feel like my heart's going ...
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Friday, November 2nd, 2007
Vagabonda asked: Already know about DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) and the need to exercise regulaly. Seeking other ways of reducing high blood pressure without medication. Any success stories? and How long did it take?Gina
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