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Placitas
posted 03/30/2008, comments (3)

BP rises dramatically when resting, why ?

My systolic BP jumps about 30 points  when I am dozing off, resting, watch tv etc. (i.e no activity). However, it returns to normal after being active again, ,walking eating, exercising etc.Usually happens in the afternoon  just a few hours after taking meds ( Toprol XL and Atacand) .Why ? 
Thomas Bailey

Thomas Bailey

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posted 03/20/2008, comment (1)

Severe hypertension

http://sparkysdiabetes.blogspot.comI have been recording my blood pressure since 1988, which is 20 years, since age 21. It is common practice to check my blood pressure during bike rides.  On 2/21/2008, during my bike ride to Oakland, my blood pressure was 141/97. On 6/28/1994, during my ride to Gilroy, it was 124/86, on 6/13/1996, during my... Read moreChevron
feistylioness

feistylioness

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posted 03/14/2008, comments (2)

High blood pressure and sleep

Hello, I am 51yrs old and have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.When i go to sleep at night my pressure is normal but when I wake up it is extremely high. It's as if I'm eating salt in my sleep. Does anyone know why this is happening or how? 
OCEANBLUE
posted 03/03/2008, comments (2)

high and low blood pressure readings

Hi everyone - I have recently lost 12 pounds - gave up drinking 2 months ago - and I have had a change in my blood pressure.  I was on 25 MG of Atenolol which I have been on for the past four years, and I was getting readings in the low 100's over the low 70's for the past week.  I did a reading today and it was 132/98... Read moreChevron
sdiane47
posted 02/25/2008, comment (1)

clueless in Seattle

     I am a 47 year old female who as of last friday my Blood Pressure was 160/100.  Atenolol was prescribed.     Should I be alarmed?  I admit that I have no idea how to read those little numbers.           
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