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Q: My blood pressure went up to 140/100 after too much salty seafood and champagne at a celebration. The next morning I was experiencing a headache which prompted me to take my blood pressure. Thankfully 3 days later I checked it again and it was...
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Q: At 76, my decade-long cardiovascular condition seemed to be stable with no stress test change from 2011 to 2012. However during prep for cataract surgery an atrial fibrillation appeared “out of the blue” resulting in ER exam and a prescription of Bystolic. How much...
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Q: My boyfriend (age 53) takes medication for high blood pressure. At rest his blood pressure is always on the low end of the normal range like 100/64 to 110/70. However when he exercises his blood pressure goes up to 200/110 with hardly any exertion...
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Q: Is there a link between high blood pressure and thyroid hormone replacement drugs?
A: Yes, with excessive thyroid replacement a person’s blood pressure can go up. This is one of the reasons blood pressure levels are periodically checked on people taking thyroid. Certain foods and...
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Q: I am 56yr old female who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 9 years ago. I was given 150mg Venlafexine for depression and then about 6 months ago it was increased to 300mg daily. I have a gut feeling that the increase of this drug...
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Q: I would like to calibrate my blood pressure monitor. Is it a good idea to use a digital barometer for doing this? I would then correct the readings given by the monitor, against the readings given by the barometer. I live at the...
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Q: How does alcohol abuse cause high blood pressure?
A: While one to two drinks a day may help lower pressure, more than that can cause problems. Heavy drinking interferes with the blood flow to and from the heart. It puts a greater burden on the...
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Q: I have read several articles that recommend using Whey Protein to help lower blood pressure. However it contains the amino acids Phenylalanine and Tyrosine both which should not be used by people with high blood pressure. When I have tried to use Whey protein ...
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Q: Do you know of any connection between high blood pressure and hemochromatosis?
A: Hemochromatosis is a disease that causes the body to get too much iron. This disease can be inherited or caused by other medical problems. Untreated hemochromatosis can cause high blood pressure and...
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Q: My job means that I look upwards all day. Would this action increase my blood pressure? I also use my arms above head height.
A: To my knowledge there are no studies showing that frequent upward gazing and having your arms above your head during...
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