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Archive for July, 2009

how high does your blood pressure have to be to cause a nosebleed?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

girlnamedbill asked: my face has been hurting ..just over my nose and down the left side of it. My left ear feels stopped up too. I’ve had 2 medium nosebleeds and one small one in the last 2 days and I’m not sure if i’m dealing with a sinus condition or if it is caused [...]

how can you tell if you have high blood pressure?

Monday, July 20th, 2009

thelukewiththeboo asked: Without blood pressure equipment, how can you tell if your blood pressure is high?Caffeinated Content Tweet This Post

What effect if any does staying well hydrated have on high blood pressure?

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

elgüero asked: Somebody told me that you can flush some of the salts from your system by drinking 8 glasses of water or more a day, but I though part of the problem of high blood pressure is that there is already too much fluid in your blood. I’m already on Diovan, doing gripping exercises, [...]

What does it mean when you have high blood pressure and red skin?

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

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Can you ever get off your blood pressure medication if you have a family history of high blood pressure?

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Ronak P asked: I’m 18, south asian, and I’ll be on medication to control my high blood pressure. However, I’m also overweight. So, I was wondering that if I make a transition to a healthier lifestyle while taking the medication, is there anyway I could be off my medication in the future?Caffeinated Content – Members-Only [...]

Why did this guy with high blood pressure die?

Friday, July 17th, 2009

gothicalcoholic asked: A man with high blood pressure, on Lasix, sat in a 112 degree hot tub while drinking a bottle of wine. He was found dead underwater 4 hours later with an empty bottle of wine. Did he die before or after slipping under the water?Caffeinated Content Tweet This Post

Is a Raw Vegan Diet healthful for diabetes and high blood pressure?

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Jim asked: Is a raw vegan diet healthful over a long period of time, especially with diabetes and high blood pressure? I am trying to switch to a raw vegan diet, but my dietitian insists it is not healthful. Has anybody here tried it long-term, or know anybody who has? I’m wanting to lose a [...]

Can a headache from neck problem cause high blood pressure?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Cindi W asked: I have spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy and herniated discs. After I stopped the traction at PT (my insurance stopped paying). I started to get really intense headaches. Now my blood pressure is really high 160/110 and my doc said it is from the pain. Does pain cause your BP to go up [...]

Does high blood pressure mean bed rest for me?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

hondaexsweetie asked: I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with my first child. At my last doctors appointment my bp was a little high so I had to take a 24 hour urine test to test the levels of protien in my urine. This test came back normal and showed no signs of preeclampsia. I am [...]

Is there a natural or holistic treatment in lieu of pharmaceuticals for high blood pressure?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

grebned asked: I’m tired of these pharmaceuticals. Can anyone direct me toward a RELIABLE and SAFE natural, holistic way to manage my blood pressure? It’s not crazy high, but due to other conditions I must keep it low.Kansieo.com Tweet This Post