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does White Coat syndrome make your blood pressure go up?

merchantka

Going to the doctor makes my blood pressure go up.

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Saylor23

Best natural supplement for lowering systolic blood pressure. I’m 27 yrs old and mine is always high even with the 3 different blood pres...

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What risk am I for ahving taken Hyzaar that was contaminated with NDEA?

debodun

I received a notice in the mail regarding this hypertensive medication that I have been taking for quite some time. Apparently some batch...

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Hypertension, Metoprolol and Prozac

Angeltx98

Hello all. Background info- 39 yr old female. So a couple months ago I went to a wellness clinic at work and my bp read at 200/106. I had...

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I have a dilated ascending Aorta due to high blood pressure.

R1961

My blood pressure has been high for years even when taking medication. It does fluctuate and at times the pressure is normal.

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To what extent does sex increase blood pressure?

bcwhitaker

I have an intra-renal aneurism on my aorta (3.5 cm, they said) ... My blood pressure is well-controlled with Amlodipine and Lisinopril b...

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Eating a small amount elevate blood pressure

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I know that salt is good for cramp. I have cramp in the back of my legs and when I eat some salt the cramp leave.

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A good (arm) blood pressure monitor

MeciaD

I have researched monitors for blood pressure. There are so many on the market. I am now confused.

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why come my blood pressure keep going up

JOE

seems like every time I go to my dr its always up

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Can high blood pressure, dizziness, shortness of breath all be related?

mmsakon

Hi All, I am 41, male. Had been taking low dose of hypertension pill for last 5 years. My doctor has recently doubled my dose as the ...

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Out of Curiosity....

Saylor23

Is there anyone here that’s older 40+ that’s had hypertension at an early adult hood, or teenage years through life? If so what’s your ag...

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blood pressure

4bees

I take my blood pressure using a wrist cuff "Life Source" device and my blood pressure varies considerably during the day. I try to sit d...

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What can we do to help bring down swelling my hubby's legs and ankles?

Johnnysdear

He is currently taking Lisinapril/HCTZ 20-12.5

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What foods can raise your blood pressure?

MSINDIGO1

I wanted to know which foods I should not eat if I have high blood pressure.

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Does anyone else have heart palpitations accompanied with their bp?

MWort

I have palpitations irregularly with no diagnosis. I have had multiple cardiac workups and no evidence of a condition associated with it.

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Heartbeat feeling on neck/ears/eyes

Bulka14

Back in June, I had a feeling of my heartbeat on my neck when I tried to sleep. I went to the doctors and I had high blood pressure. I we...

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High BP & IUD

Annie_777

Does anyone else notice BP elevation after IUD insertion? I started on IUD since 8/1/2018 (3 months ago). My BP has been averaging 130/...

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High BP and Pre-metabolic syndrome

sunnsand772

I am on 20mg of Losartan and diagnosed with pre-metabolic syndrome. Anyone else in a similar shape and has some success tips for be healt...

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Losartan medication hair loss

Andshane

Has anyone experienced this. I am 95% sure it’s causing hair thinning on the top. Never have experienced anything like this until I start...

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what does drinking water does to blood pressure

double57

Because I know I don't drink enough water.

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