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Forum - RESPeRATE Support Forum
Topic - Why my BP is going up since I started using Resperate
I am a 49 years old male, 5'-8" and 168 lbs. My BP was average of 145/95 about 4 months ago. I have been on two pills since then, a beta blocker named Toprol XL (50 mg) and a 1/2 a pill of a dieuretic called HCT (hydrochlorothiazide)....
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Role of a family physician
Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension
Q: I have had (essential) hypertension for years. I am on eight rx's and nothing seems to lower my blood pressure for any length of time. I take 8 pills a day for now, am 68, weigh 134 lbs, white female and am very afraid of what is happening. BP numbers range from 139 to 240 most of the time. I have been to three prominent doctors. Any suggestions?
A: Based on your number of medications, it sounds like you have more than one medical problem. You should consider consulting with a good...
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#3: Walk! (54! non-drug ways to lower blood pressure)
Topic - #3: Walk! (54! non-drug ways to lower blood pressure)
#3. Walk daily for at least 30 minutes
About 15 years ago, I made a really wise choice. I use to take the bus to work everyday. I live about a 45 minute walk from work. So, it’s about 3 miles or 5 km. I thought for a long time, that this was just too far to walk. Our Saskatchewan (Canada) weather varies from-40C to +40C (-40 F to 104 F) so it can be challenge. My brother in law who is 10 years younger than me was walking to work, and although his...
