My blood pressure has been about 160/120. I am 5'7, 33 yrs.and 320lbs Female. I don't drink or smoke. I have type 2 diabetes. For the past 2 weeks my heart has been beating irregular and i have shortness in breath. I also can not sleep at night some times don't go to bed til 5 am. and wake up a few hours later to go to work. I have a blood pressure cup at home. It also reads irragular but not every time. Does this sound serious? Note i have no insurrance.
What do you think is going on? And what should i do? thank you
Q: irregular heart beat
Answers (1)
4/ 1/09 3:42pm
Hi Stressed1,
Your blood pressure is elevated and I recommend you take steps to bring it back within normal. Check out the following post for tips.
High Blood Pressure: 9 Steps to Rein in Skyrocketing Numbers
Also, you may benefit from reading following post:
What Triggers Heart Palpitations?
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
7 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
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