Sunday, February 12, 2012

People Who Are Living With High Blood Pressure

perry

variation in systolic and diastolic measurements?

I have recently received results of a 24 hr blood pressure monitor which resulted in slightly higher systolic results and normal diastolic results.  Doctor has prescribed a mild diuretic - I have a home measurement kit which sometimes shows normal and slighter higher results on the systolic and normal to low on the diastolic (this... Read moreChevron
rrlayde

very concerned

during the night I wake up with severe headaches, I've just been told I have obstructive sleep apnea. I've been put on a breathing machine at night however my blood pressure is getting worse and only during the night and mornings. This morning at 6 am it was 196/106. I took an extra bp pill before bed and agian at 3 am. Its starting to... Read moreChevron
william

getting higher

 Just a little cnocerned ,everytime I go to our local shoppers drug mart I check pressure on the machine and everytime it gets higher . This time it says 151/101 pulse 89 and I feel absolutely fine I know I`m a bit over weight but I`ve always hovered between 220 pds and 245. My arms are fairly large so could this explain maybe a faulty... Read moreChevron
sooners

Different reading

My high number is 150 but my low number is 80, what does this mean ?
kclay

Young, athletic, high blood pressure

I am 20 years old, eat a healthy diet, athletic.  I have had high blood pressure since I was 17.  I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.  I do not fit the profile for high bp or diabetes.  Anyone out there like me?  I continually look for info., but most suggest losing weight and getting active.  Any... Read moreChevron