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Alvin Hopkinson

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (2)

High Blood Pressure Diet: Top 4 Foods to Avoid

Many people are not aware of the impact that diet has on high blood pressure. In addition to prescribed medication, an individual suffering from hypertension must implement a healthy eating plan in their daily routine. The dietary plan recommended by the National Health Institute is extremely comprehensive in that it suggests... Read more Chevron

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Apalia

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posted 04/13/2008, comment (1)

Low blood volume, High Blood pressure

My comment is twofold. First, I am wondering if I have low blood volume. I cannot donate blood due to passing out at about the 1/2 pint range. I am not nervous about giving blood but each of the several times I've tried to donate, I get different degrees of almost passing out with the last try passing out cold. However, I have high blood... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/01/2008, comment (1)

Sudden large jump in blood pressure within 6 weeks postpartum

I am a 35 year old female whose blood pressure has hardly varied from 110-120 over 60-70, including during my 5th pregnancy. At a 5-week postpartum check, my blood pressure was 150 over 100 and has stayed in that range the 16 months since then (though brought down somewhat by medication after about 6 months). CT scans have showed renal arteries to... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/24/2008, comment (1)

Rare Disorder Sheds New Light on Obesity, Appetite, Blood Pressure

The scientists have reported a rare genetic disorder called as Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), which is known to mingle with the brain's ability to send signals to the body stop eating when you have consumed enough food. The brain uses leptin hormone to signal satiety, which is also associated with high blood pressure. The team of... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (2)

Migraines and high blood pressure

Basically I am looking for a second opinion of sorts, or maybe just a another ear. My blood pressure runs an even 110 over 65, but during a migraine it will rise with the pain. In fact just this past week when I went in for a Facet block (during a migraine attack) my blood pressure was 173 over 111. I was placed on an IV and given Demerol and... Read more Chevron

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