Sunday, February 12, 2012

People Who Are Living With High Blood Pressure

Placitas

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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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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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

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

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.