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Q: I am hypertensive patient. I take Atenolol pills, Captomax and mylan. I am 49 years old 90kg (198 lbs) weight. Problem is my libido is very low. Also, I don’t feel like talking to my husband anymore. Is it normal or is there something...
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Q: My blood pressure has been very stable without medication for the past year 106/69 -118/74. In the past month I have had a lot of stress and anxiety and my bp has been in the doctors office 190/90 and at home as high as 175/93...
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Q: My blood pressure is usually 140/70. But when I am anxious, it can rise to 170-180/85. How often does an anxiety-produced high blood pressure have to occur to be considered a problem requiring medication?
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Q: My morning BP reading is usually up to 170. I take Atenolol 50 and Atacand 32 daily. I also take Xanax .25. The Xanax helps my BP to go lower during the morning. I have been warned to not skip or change the amount...
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Q: Can you have “white-coat” hypertension in reverse (high at home and low at the doctor’s office)?
A: This kind of situation is often referred to as masked hypertension. It is seen more commonly in people with other risks for heart disease such as...
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Q: I have anxiety and realize my BP is related to this. My readings are 125/70 to 150/85. Should I be concerned? ECG is normal.I was on 2.5mg triace daily but did not notice any effect on my bp which is a function of my...
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Q: I am 32 and currently taking 5mg of lisinopril for HBP. I was getting readings of 140/80. I exercise, do not smoke, eat well and I maintain healthy weight. The only really risk factor I believe I have is I am stressed regularly. If...
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Q: Can you please comment on the studies about squeezing a hard ball (or stress ball) to reduce systolic bp? Thank you!
A: There have been some studies to suggest that isometric hand exercises can help control blood pressure. However the studies were small so it...
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Q: I have told by numerous doctors for the last 30 years that I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I am a 56 yr old male that had a total right knee replacement in 2008. My question is; I was hurt on a parachute...
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Q: My problem is that I am terrified of doctors and my blood pressure goes extremely high around them and then then start shouting and threatening me with the stroke and heart attack warnings which makes it go even higher. At home my BP is...
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