High Blood Pressure

jhardin

38 years old, married with 7 children

posted 04/26/2009, comments (0)

Thanks for this site, and thanks to everyone here.

I am 38 years old, and I have never had any kind of major health problem. I've always been in great health. A couple of weeks ago I went to an orthopedic surgeon who is a friend of mine for some shoulder pain and the nurse routinely checked my blood pressure which was 195/125. I made an appt. with a general practitioner and my... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/09/2009, comments (2)

need some help with BP and taking Lisonoprel 40mg. Husband is 39 years old and he is having is heart beating really fast and everyone tells him he is ok. Need help i dont know what to do for him.

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Mark

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posted 03/06/2009, comments (5)

No insurance/job. What can I do?

I just went to take a physical for a new job. My BP was 190/121. I have been out of work for some time and doctors I have called require payment up front. Any ideas on how to lower this? I have my own cuff and it has been as high as 215/154. I walk daily and changed my diet and it is down to what was at the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/02/2009, comment (1)

My husband is worrying me

Hello everyone. My husband was dx with high blood pressure back in Nov or so. His pressure was 155/110. Yeah I know! The doc said that is was high and looked back and said it had been high in the past but he was always sick those times. he gave him an ACE med to start taking and had to go for blood work. I will add that the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)

Eating Right With High Blood Pressure

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, more than likely your doctor has given you a list of foods to avoid. The list really seems much longer than it is. As you begin to modify your eating behaviors you will notice a change in your overall health. It is important that you eat the right foods for high blood pressure in order for you... Read more Chevron

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