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Does a long term tooth abscess cause high blood pressure?

JennyMurdock

I am getting high blood pressure for no reason. I'm in my mid 40's, normal weight, no diabetes, female. I read that tooth abscesses c...

Safe blood ressure medicones for pregnancy

nurse8809

I have a family member who could benefit

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Side Affects from Blood Pressure meds.

terryhuron

I have not during my lifetime had much trouble with side affects, but meds for my blood pressure seem to do me in. Doctors keep changing...

2 answers | 1 comment

Sudden High Blood Pressure - Kidney Infection

rcfla1

I’m a 36-year-old female, normal weight, non-smoker, no drugs, and I don’t drink. About a week ago I started having pain in my left ...

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Am I at a higher risk of increased hypertention as I get older?

JBANDLE

I had a kidney infarction when I was 35 years old.

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Are there blood pressure medications that are easier on the kidneys?

YoungAt70

I thought I submitted this, but not seeing that in my account? Anyway, I'm 70 and have had declining kidney function (creatinine from 1....

3 answers | 2 comments

What are heart attack warning signs?

Sara_MHModerator

Knowing the signs of having a heart attack can literally save your life. There are the classic signs such as chest pain or pressure whic...

what eye changes are to be monitored in the hypertensive person

shazone

have chronic pigmentary retinal changes that may predispose macular degeneration not wishing any additional effect from hypertension

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High systolic

Saylor23

Hello I’m 28 years old, I’m active and workout once a day around an hour. (No pre workouts) I was put on bp meds when I was 22 yrs old du...

2 answers | 1 comment

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 h...

4 answers | 2 comments

metoprolol 25mg x2 started week ago my My PR 54-58 Is this PR too low ?

Dwest0809

Is this pulse rate too low ?

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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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