Am I suffering from hypertension? My BP is monitored regularly..? -

Yesterday i visited doctor , when doctor checked the BP it was 180/80 . Doctor told come back tomorrow and we will BP checked again. I have been regularly monitoring BP it around 130/90 or 140/90.Am i suffering from hypertension, i am 28 years male with weight of 85 kg and height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) . Should I start taking medication or change in lifestlye will bring BP to normal?Please advise

Yes, that s hypertension. A lifestyle change (stopping smoking, losing weight, etc) can reduce blood pressure, but the medication will be much faster. My doctor recommended I take the medication, and work on the life style changes. That way, the medication reduces the BP in the short term, until your lifestyle changes can keep it down, at which point you stop the medication. Of course, that was 4 years ago for me... and I m still on the medication. Damn delicious food!

Can i have preeclampsia without hypertension? only swelling? -

I have noticed severe swelling in my hands, feet, ankles,and calves. blood pressure, 112/78. the swelling seemed to occur over the last night or two. I have gestational tachycardia. I am 36 wks and 2 days

There are other conditions that can cause preeclampsia.The important thing is to get to your doctor. Best wishes to you

My son ( now 21 and over 6 ft) was born at 36 weeks.Ask them to run tests for Antiphospholipid Syndrome on you! Said to be rare, but is not! It is a cause of preeclampsia My very best to you and yours! Report Abuse

Preeclampsia fall under the Hypertensive diseases of Pregnancy (PIH or preganancy induced hypertension). We need three things to call a a condition preeclampsia--Hypertension (high blood pressure), Proteinuria (protein in urine), Edema (on the face, not just on the feet and hand--these are normal for pregnant women). Tachycardia (around increase of 10 beats per minute than your usual) is also normal for pregnant women since their blood volume increases and the heart is working extra to supply blood to your organs and your baby. To be sure, better have a regular check up-once a month for the first 28 weeks, every two weeks until the 34th week and weekly onwards. Its a routine for health facilities to check if you have PIH s. Congratualtions and Good luck on your pregnancy.

you must have hypertension to qualify for preeclampsia. your swelling is most likely just another uncomfortable part of pregnancy. keep your legs elevated! its the best thing.

To a Nephrologist: What is the prognosis of a young and healthy person with papillary necrosis? -

How does this happen to a quot;healthyquot; person who doesn t abuse any drugs, doesn t have sickle cell anemia, hypertension, diabetes etc. It seems to have been caught in the early stages, can you shed any light on the prognosis, in your opinion. Thank you.

Call this number : (770) 991-2510...Southern Crescent Nephrology (in Atlanta, GA). Ask whoever answers the phone to have the nurse or possibly the doctor to return your call because you have questions about Papillary Necrosis. They should be able to help you. They re a very good group of Nephrologists. My Great Aunt was a patient there. Good Luck.

What does that mean when you can actually feel your pulse beating through out your whole body? -

I do suffer from hypertension(high blood pressure) could that be the reason why I can actually feel my pulse beating in my body?

Yes, that is the reason. If you notice, anyone always gets that feeling whenever he/she does something which raises blood pressure, ex. running, etc.

Are you taking medication to control your HBP? If so, then that would probably not be the cause. A good possibility is anxiety. Of course, your doctor is the one you should ask.

that is when I know my blood pressure is up. This usually happens when I am mad or very nervous or upset. The feeling always goes away when I am relaxed. I also take 2 meds a day for high blood pressure.

I don t know the answer to that question, but I have that same thing happen to me sometimes when I forget to take my bp pills and I think my bp is elevated

Why smoking cause hypertension? -

please explain in a medical way

Nicotine in cigarette is a strong vasoconstrictor, hence it increases peripheral resistance, by narrowing of blood vessels, which is turn gives rise to hypertension.

according to my Cardiologist, it constricts the blood vessels, causing the Heart to have to work harder to pump the blood through them

Nicotine causes the blood vessels to constrict, causing the heart to have to exert more pressure to push the blood through the arteries.

My dad s vascular surgeon explained it to us this way: The chemicals in tobacco cause the platelets in the blood to become sticky and stick together in bunches inside the arteries, blocking the arteries.. The blood cannot flow as easily past these bunches of platelets, which makes the blood flow at a higher pressure to push past the platelets. And that is what is known as hypertension. Dad had 90% blockage in both of his carotid arteries (the ones in the neck). The surgeon removed the blockages and kept one of them and showed us. What was blocking his arteries looked like a chunk of white Silly Putty (or if you don t know what Silly Putty is....it looked like 5 sticks of chewing gum all chewed up).

Smoking also interrupts with the body s ability to metabolize quot;badquot; cholestorol in the blood. This results in an increase of plaque clogging up your arteries (increases the viscosity of the blood). Smoking also causes athlerosclorosis.

Hypertension or Depression...? -

Hypertension or Depression... Which 1 is the most crucial condition?

untreated hypertension can lead to stroke or kidney failure... which can be both painful and life altering...possibly life threatening. However untreated depression can lead to deadly thinking or acting. Both should not go untreated, and it depends on how serious the situation is on each to determine which is the quot;most crucialquot; both can end in death or poor quality of life... don t suffer if you can get help.

Went through both. I d say depression is the worse of the two, because you really dont notice the hypertension unless it is very high (ex. systolic is around 200). I would reccommend getting treated for the hypertension first, and then working on the depression. Try to get away from depression without medicine, that is the best way to do it. Also like the person above me posted, hypertension can bring on depression, so be sure to have that treated first.

The most crucial condition would be hypertension. That will kill you much quicker than depression. They are both treatable.

I don t know. Which is worse for you? Dying or feeling like dying?

Hypertension can bring on depression because of incorrect circulation to brain cells. This interferes sharply with nutrient recognition.

Hypertension medication when to be advised? -

When your blood pressure is high. The exact numbers depend on the patient. A diabetic would get them earlier than a non-diabetic, all things being equal.

quot;Are There any Medications that Cause Hypertension? -

I take it that you are suffering from hypertension? You are obviously taking medication for some or other condition and are now questioning whether the medication you take is responsible for the hypertension you experience. You can look up the effects the medication has by using a Google search for that specific medicine. Do you self a favor and look up You will be pleasantly surprised about the effects of ozone therapy.

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Can I take Claritin if I have hypertension? -

Yes, you can. The active ingredient is loratidine, a 2nd generation antihistamine. Though it is supposed to be less sedating than 1st generation antihistamines (Benadryl, Atarax), it still can cause drowsiness and might not work as well. In general, it does not worsen hypertension. However, there is a combination medication called Claritin-D, which includes loratidine and pseudephedrine. Pseudephedrine is found in Sudafed and can raise blood pressure. Incidentally, pseudephedrine alone may be regulated in some states due to its potential ability to be converted to crystal methamphetamine.

Yes, you can but you should always check with your doctor before trying a new allergy med since you have hypertension. This is especially important because only he/she knows what meds you take that might interact with it.

yes you can

yes millions do

Hypertension problem? -

Well it s been like this, I have been treated for hypertension for like 4-5 months with sotalol 40mg morning, diuretic in mid day, and 40mg at night sotalol (2 x half tablet). It helped me to take off some symtpoms, I had chest pain, was feeling faint, and etc. My blood pressure even with medicine never got down under 140, mostly 150 and so. But recently I woke up one morning and my heart was pounding so much, and i measured 190/110. And later again i started to feel faint somehow, and out of streght, this all preceded 3-4 day headache, which i still have to some bit. Now what I m wondering. Even I drink medicine. Why doesn t my blood pressure go to normal count? I will tomorrow settle appointment with my cardilogist. Should my blood pressure be under 140/95, considering i had surgery (tetralogiae fallot) and have mild regurgitation which isn t making problem. Could it be that I m not taking enough medicine for my condition? Any experiences or answers are welcome! Thanks

Hypertension can be classified either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient s condition. Secondary hypertension indicates that the high blood pressure is a result of (i.e., secondary to) another condition, such as kidney disease or tumours (pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma). Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. In terms of medications for this medical condition; there are several types: - Diuretics (water pills) helps your body to get rid of extra sodium (salt) and water so your blood vessels don t have to hold too much fluid. Some examples of diuretics include chlorthalidone (brand name: Thalitone), furosemide (brand name: Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (brand name: Esidrix) and indapamide (brand name: Lozol). Your doctor may also prescribe a combination of diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide combined with triamterene (brand names: Dyazide, Maxzide). - Beta-blockers makes the heart beat slower so that blood passes through your blood vessels with less force. Some examples of beta-blockers include acebutolol (brand name: Sectral), atenolol (brand name: Tenormin), carvedilol (brand name: Coreg), metoprolol (brand names: Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (brand name: Corgard), propranolol (brand name: Inderal) and timolol (brand name: Blocadren). - Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (also called ACE inhibitors) keeps your body from making angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. Some examples of ACE inhibitors include benazepril (brand name: Lotensin), enalapril (brand name: Vasotec), lisinopril (brand names: Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (brand name: Accupril), ramipril (brand name: Altace) and trandolapril (brand name: Mavik). - Angiotensin II receptor blockers (also called ARBs) protects your blood vessels from the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. Some examples of ARBs include candesartan (brand name: Atacand), irbesartan (brand name: Avapro), losartan (brand name: Cozaar), olmesartan (brand name: Benicar), telmisartan (brand name: Micardis) and valsartan (brand name: Diovan). - Calcium channel blockers (also called CCBs) helps to keep your blood vessels from constricting (becoming narrow) by blocking calcium from entering your cells. Some examples of CCBs include amlodipine (brand name: Norvasc), diltiazem (brand names: Cardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Tiazac), felodipine (brand name: Plendil), nicardipine (brand name: Cardene), nifedipine (brand names: Adalat, Procardia) and verapamil (some brand names: Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan). - Alpha-blockers helps to relax your blood vessels by reducing nerve impulses. This allows your blood to pass through more easily. Some examples of alpha-blockers include doxazosin (brand name: Cardura), prazosin (brand name: Minipress) and terazosin (brand name: Hytrin). - Centrally acting drugs may affect your brain and central nervous system to reduce the nerve impulses that can cause your blood vessels to narrow. Some examples of centrally acting drugs include clonidine (brand name: Catapres) and methyldopa. - Direct vasodilators relaxes the muscles in the blood vessel walls. This causes the blood vessels to widen. Some examples of vasodilators include hydralazine (brand name: Apresoline) and minoxidil (brand name: Loniten). I will personally suggest that You get an Echocardiogram scan done. You must also get your cholesterol, fat and sugar levels of your body tested. A good result will reflect the following normal results: - The Total Cholesterol level should remain below 200 mg/dL all the time; HDL s typical normal level is considered to be at 40 mg/dL and above. However, the higher your HDL level be the better it is for your health. Some natural ways to maintain and raise your HDL level are by aerobic exercising and excluding trans fatty acids from your diet; The normal ratio of Total Cholesterol to HDL is considered at 5:1 or below; a desirable LDL-cholesterol level must always be below 140 mg/dL to be considered normal. - Triglycerides level is also important and must remain below 150 mg/dL. - Glucose level. Normal is about 90mg/100ml, or 5mM/L. Overall, You should be getting regular check-ups, following a healthy diet, taking your medications as prescript, rest and other instructions from your specialist/s and general physician. Good Health To You !

Eat less animal fat amp; lose weight.

Benign Intracranial Hypertension? -

I was diagnosed with this over a year ago and had a shunt placed in my stomach. I just wanted to hear of anyone else s experiences with this disorder. It is pretty rare so I wasnt sure if there is anyone else out there much or not. Thanks.

Increased intracranial pressure causes severe headaches, neurological problems, i.e. weakness in the arms and/or legs, and vision problems which if untreated can result in complet loss of vision. The disease was renamed benign intracranial hypertension to distinguish it from intracranial hypertension due to cancer. When symptoms are worked up and found to be due to meningitis, it is then classified as secondary intracranial pressure. VP shunts are widely used for relieving pressure. You re in good hands!

Is pranayama such a cureall to be able to control any health problem? -

Pranayama is claimed to control and/or cure all ailments from rheumatism, hypertension, diabetes etc. Can anyone answer from actual experience?

Short answer is no. There is no such thing as a cure all. Can it help? Yes, it can.

What does it mean to have large white blobs in ones stool? -

quot;Largequot; is relative, about 1/2quot; dia. I feel fine and haven t eaten any unusual foods lately. I did drink much more alcohol than usual this Saturday night. I am a 45 yr old black female in generally good health... take meds for hypertension and depression. Sorry if I ve grossed anyone out but hey, we all have bodies!

you eating white folks again?

sometimes that is like pus.maybe constipation.usually goes away but if not ask your doctor,,,,,,,,if it happens again take it with you to the doctor so they can see.

Eat something you did not chew well, or had cellulose covering, like some white corn ? Unchewed corn will come out like that

i personally have no clue, but this thread might help you. http://www.doctorslounge.com/forums/view...

Some food and Liquers(flavored liquor)have dyes in them that make our stools have different colors...like Hypnotic,Jager etc...

What does it mean when I have moderately high blood pressure with a low pulse rate? -

I have begun a regular running exercise schedule and have stuck to it for several weeks now. I checked my heart stats at one of those booths you can slide your arm into, and it gave me numbers similar to 130 / 80 which it labeled as pre-hypertension. My pulse rate though was low, something like 53 beats per minute. Is this healthy?

The low pulse means a strong heart, but the 130 means there may be something going on with the arteries, a little stiff perhaps, so the heart has to beat a bit harder than normal pressure, of 115-120. If 45 or older, you need to be concerned with good diet, too. Bad diet and stress can have arteries almost totally blocked while BP and heart rate are near normal. If you make changes as if you already had a heart attack, you ll very likely avoid one entirely. And 50% or so of first heart attacks are ... fatal, so most folks don t get a 2nd chance to change things around.

this link may be of help to you.

Compliance issues in hypertension? -

is there anyone who has a sample questionnaire regarding compliance issues in hypertension please? such as: what kind of questions to ask a patient about his diet and why he didn t take medicine. Thanks.

Go to the websites for Pharmacy Times or US Pharmacist. They should be able to provide you with something. They have both published articles on the subject. Or. contact your state s College of Pharmacy.

I was told im @great risk for hypertension ,what should i be eating? -

everyone in my family has hypertension except me and my brother,am im told im going to get it .

Watch your fat intake. Cholestrol can cause hypertension, and limit your salt intake. Drink lots of fluid to flush out the toxins that are stored in your body. Exercise and eat lots of veggies and whole grains.

Visit this website and learn as much as you can about it from an MD who saw the light over 20 years ago: http://www.drmcdougall.com

Watch your salt intake and drink plenty of water.If it runs in your family, monitor it with Dr. visits regularly.Strokes can evolve from hypertension, so be careful..

With a family history of hypertension, it would be worth getting a book on the DASH diet, which is shown to reduce hypertension. Lots of fruits and veggies, no salt, low fat, and good fats. Check out a bookstore, they ll know where to point you to find books on this.

Skip the cheese, french fries, butter, all fried foods, .....eat veggies, fruit, grains, oatmeal, lean meats. Excercise...like riding a bike for an hour 5 days a week, play basketball, baseball, ski, run....get off the keyboard and shut the TV off.

start by limiting sodium [salt] intake amp; go to your dr. of course.

Can Prozac accelerate Hypertension? -

I am a usually well controlled hypertensive on Coreg (cardelivol), diovan and a thiazide. Last week I started a very small dose of Prozac (5 mg.). After 7 days of Prozac my BP is way out of control (e.g. 190/10). Do you think they are connected? I am getting in touch with my cardiologist tomorrow.

Taking prozac should have no effect on blood pressure. I take prozac and my pressure has not risen. It takes about 3 or 4 weeks before the medication takes affect.

Can a MRI show excessive cerebral fluid ? -

Can a MRI show excessive cerebral fluid ? I m starting to suspect I have intracranial hypertension but I really don t want to get a Spinal Tap, I m scared to death of needles but If I have to I WILL DO IT, after all it is for my health. But I was just wondering If there are other tests I can do to see If I have IH? Like an MRI?

I m pretty sure if you NEEDED a spinal tap you d have it done already!!! Doctors don t let those kinds of things go!!! Are you hypocrite? I am amp; have thought millions of times I needed something I actually don t. A spinal tap is a HUGE deal and a doctor wouldn t give that to you for no reason but at the same time if he thinks you needed one he d have told you already!!!

An MRI would not show that you have fluid build up, but it would show any of the other conditions that cause the same symptoms, so by process of elimination, it can be used to diagnose intracranial hypertension (if you also have the other symptoms caused by this condition). There is diagnostic swelling in the eye that a doc can look for.

Has any one else suffered from benign inter cranial hypertension? -

if you dont know what it is. its the build up of the fuild surrounding the brain. i would like to know as i have suffered with it and i want to know if it could come back again

Yes. Intracranial hypertension is a neurological disorder characterized by increased pressure within the skull that is NOT caused by a tumor. Basically, there is high pressure concerning the cerebrospinal fluid which surrounds and circulates through the brain amp; spinal cord. Symptoms can include severe headache, nausea/vomiting, visual disturbances and/or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). In order to diagnose intracranial hypertension, the doctor will order a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to measure the intracranial pressure. It can be treatable by drug therapy, spinal taps, and weight loss, among other things.

Talk to your doctor about your worries of it coming back. It can go away and never return but it also could come back (sorry). If you are just after more information then check out this link: a Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation site. http://www.ihrfoundation.org/

My friend had this and it seemed to get better after she had (excuse spelling) optic nerve venestration. It now does seem to be coming back though and she is currently waiting to see a neurologist

I honestly believe the best person to ask is your doctor.Hope you do not get it back amp; Good Luck.

Check with your doctor.

i don t know, but as of date I ve had four blunt force head traumas, stroke and because of lack of proper use of oxygen after a complete ( asystolic) respiratory, neurological and cardiac code.....it may at one time have been a factor,......but i still make more sense than the MRI i was able to obtain , meaning -- you may be better off keeping it in mind as a health risk for you doctors to monitor, but don t forget you still have a chance to keep living, it s the fear of it s recurrence that will cost you time time you ll need to enjoy the rest of your life. doctors are good for some things, ( ya know?)

Where can I find low sodium food store online? -

Have hypertension and my doc put me on a low sodium diet along with meds. Hard to find low sodium food in supermarket. Thanks for any help.

Are you the same one? But anyway. My wife has menier s disease and is on a low sodium diet as well. We use these folks: www.livinglowsodium.com. They don t have much but then again there isn t in general much to offer in low sodium unless you do everything from scratch. The other places we know of are www.healthyheartmarket.com and www.saltwatcher.com. Best if you do everything fresh and from scratch this way you know exactly how much sodium you re getting.

I am developing www.eatlowsodium.com as I am Meniere s patient and have to eat low sodium. The site will be richer soon! I hope AW s wife gets well soon Report Abuse

Read the lables and compare i suppose. drink lots of water and avoid salt is good to reduce the % intake. Eat oats. that ll help. Ob1

Reduce salt (Sodium chloride) in the diet. Sodium is also added to various food products. Some of these added forms are monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, sodium saccharin, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and sodium benzoate. These are ingredients in condiments and seasonings such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, and bouillon cubes. Processed meats, such as bacon, sausage, and ham, and canned soups and vegetables are all examples of foods that contain added sodium. Fast foods are generally very high in sodium.

Whats the best medication for hypertension? -

Hi Lalad Here are some ideas to heal the issue. Quick Action Plan For Stress 1.Emphasize an organic, whole foods diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and adequate amounts of essential fatty acids. Unless you suffer from low blood sugar, your protein intake should be moderate. People with low blood sugar should increase their intake of quality protein foods (organic, free-range poultry, meats and wild-caught fish) while decreasing their carbohydrate intake. Also drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day, to avoid dehydration, a common but overlooked cause of stress. 2. Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast. Skipping breakfast can add to stress levels by making you more tired and irritable. 3. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, food additives and preservatives, and processed foods, and minimize your intake of alcohol and caffeine. 4. Regularly practice relaxation exercises and/or meditation. Exercise at least three times each week, for 30 minutes each session. Gentle aerobic exercises combined with moderate weight training can significantly relieve stress and improve your overall mood. Be sure not to overexert yourself, however, as doing so will only increase your stress levels. 5. Useful nutritional supplements include vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, as well as a complete multivitamin/multimineral formula. 6. People who are hypoglycemic should also supplement with chromium and the amino acid glutamine, taken in a dose of 1,000 mg three times a day, 30 minutes before each meal. 7. Useful herbs for dealing with stress including American ginseng, chamomile, passionflower, and valerian root, all of which can be taken as teas. 8. Bach flowers and other flower essences can help to heal unresolved or inappropriately expressed negative emotions that can cause stress, as well as many other physical health problems. Rescue Remedy is a general all-purpose Bach flower tonic. 9. Get adequate amounts of sleep each night and be sure to go to bed at the same time. 10. Set up your daily schedule so that you have plenty of time to deal with your daily tasks, and focus on accomplishing those that are the most important first. 11. Cultivate your sense of humor and laugh more often. 12. Avoid long periods of isolation. Spend regular quality time with your loved ones. If you live alone, seek out your friends. 13. Find and devote yourself to one or more hobbies that you truly enjoy. 14. Become more conscious of your fears and worries and examine them objectively. Doing so can significantly reduce their hold on you. Best of health to you

I am on Lysinopril and it works great

What does it mean if i have irregular rhythm of my heart pulse? -

sometimes i feel irregularity in heart pulses.i am 21 years old,and i m suffering from hypertension.

You left way too much info not answered. You can naturally have a irregular heart rate. You could possibly live in what they call Atrail Fibbrilation. Which people live with. Consult your primary care physician. He/She can give you a much clearer answer.

Jeesh! Look, most everyone will experience fluctuating heart rates during a normal day. It may mean something...it may not. See your physician and get an EKG done. If your pulse is irregularly irregular and nothing shows on an EKG, your physician may want you to wear a Holter Monitor for a day or two while you keep a diary/log of your daily activities. This may show your irregular heart rate and the corresponding activity you were doing at the time of your irregular heart rate. These two tests can determine if your irregular heart rate may need treatment...or not.

What is the natural cure for Diabetes and Multiple sclerosis? -

You always hear about natural cures for diseases, but you never hear of what they are or even the treatments. I ve heard there is a natural cure for Herpes, diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, and hypertension, but no one ever seems to know what they are, or where they can be found. I have even read that book Natural Cures quot;Theyquot; Don t Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau and he just beats around the bush. Is there anyone out there with solid evidence and answers?

I am sure that if there was solid evidence backed by real proof of natural cures for diseases that _many_ healthcare professionals would be talking about them, they would be in respected journals, even the so-called evil pharmaceutical companies would be manufacturing enhanced , safer , more effective natural cures. Just look at all the various companies that make different kinds of Vitamin C, Rosehips, Iron pills, and the like for your local grocery store. IMHO, I think you re best bet is to work with a professional doctor. =============== Be cautious when referencing Kevin Trudeau s quot;Natural Cures They Don t Want You To Know About.quot; Do a little reading on this guy, then decide for yourself. Personally, I think he s a huckster out to make a buck using ridiculous claims backed by pseudo-science and possibly outright untruths .. but that s just my opinion .. and some other people like doctors, respected journalists, etc. Analysis of Kevin Trudeau s quot;Natural Curesquot; Infomercial (2004) by Stephen Barrett, M.D. entry Trudeau Banned from Infomercials Report quot;King Con? Bestselling Author Selling Questionable Cures to the Desperate and Gulliblequot; Dictionary http://skepdic.com/trudeau.html

If there were natural or any cure at all, don t you think that they d use them instead of letting people suffer?

i dont noe da natural cure 4 diabetes and multiple selcerosis!!

There is a cure for everything out there.The answer to your question would take to long to explain here but I am in the process of constructing my web site and it will contain your answer but if you do not want to wait for it and would be prepared to give me your address I will send you a copy of my news letter every month.Please don t give this over the net. send it to me at 123 Margate Rd-Ramsgate-Kent-CT11 7SX. I am a qualified alternative medicinal therapist in: Massage, Aromatherapy, Acupressure, Nutritional therapy and advanced herbal remedies. Mrs G Jones (BSYA-SEN)01843 588668

Why shun known medical cures that God gave us the ability to learn and know about..That has got to be the most quot;naturalquot; of all..there are no actual cures for these afflictions you have mentioned, but treatments that diminish problems and side effects and allow life as usual when followed...If Kevin is just beating around the bush in his book..there must not be much to tell ....What we hear about as far as natural remedies and cures, etc..mostly deal with medicine in other cultures and times....what was their life expectancy compared to ours? Just a few thoughts...I have no experience or documentation, just off the cuff observations, so will accept any criticism/more informed comments!

I don t know about diabetes, but there is an alternative treatment for MS...bee sting therapy...i can t remember the real name for it but from what I ve seen and read it can be pretty effective.

exercise and neutrition

I have also read Kevin s book. He gives you direction you need to search. I have found many good natural web sites. In his book he gives you references to read for yourself. Keep searching, I do believe that there is a cure for everything. God has made our bodies completely repairable, if you do the right things. www.gojuvo.com/NaturalCuresForDiabetes.h...

Drug companies do not make money on natural cures. That is why you will never hear about the natural cure for diabetes or any other disease from a drug company.

My husban d iebetes with hypertension he has been prescribed amaryl 1mg morning glycomet night ramisare.is it? -

Glimepiride is used with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Glimepiride stimulates your pancreas to make more insulin and also makes your body more sensitive to insulin. Glimepiride may be used with or without insulin. Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) . Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body s response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). No medical literature is available on Ramisare unless it s ingredients are known. Please reduce fat and oils in the diet. Please see the web pages for more details on Diabetes, Hypertension, Glimepiride (generic name) Amaryl (brand name), Metformin (generic name) Glycomet (brand name),

ADULTS The usual starting dose is 1 to 2 milligrams taken once daily with breakfast or the first main meal. The maximum starting dose is 2 milligrams. If necessary, your doctor will gradually increase the dose 1 or 2 milligrams at a time every 1 or 2 weeks. Your diabetes will probably be controlled on 1 to 4 milligrams a day; the most you should take in a day is 8 milligrams. If the maximum dose fails to do the job, your doctor may add Glucophage to your regimen. Weakened or malnourished people and those with adrenal, pituitary, kidney, or liver disorders are particularly sensitive to hypoglycemic drugs such as Amaryl and should start at 1 milligram once daily. Your doctor will increase your medication based on your response to the drug.

Can anyone give me info on pulmonary hypertension? -

In medicine, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery or lung vasculature. Depending on the cause, it can be a severe disease with a markedly decreased exercise tolerance and right-sided heart failure. It was first identified by Dr Ernst von Romberg in 1891[1]. It can be one of five different types, arterial, venous, hypoxic, thromboembolic, or miscellaneous. A history usually reveals gradual onset of shortness of breath, fatigue, non-productive cough, angina pectoris, syncope (fainting), peripheral edema, and rarely hemoptysis. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) typically does not present with orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, while pulmonary venous hypertension typically does. In order to establish the cause, the physician will generally conduct a thorough medical history. A detailed family history is taken to determine whether the disease might be familial. Physical examination is performed to look for typical signs of pulmonary hyertension including a loud P2 (pulmonic valve closure sound), (para)sternal heave, jugular venous distension, pedal edema, ascites, hepatojugular reflux, etc Causes The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension is left heart failure leading to pulmonary venous hypertension. This may be due to systolic or diastolic malfunction of the left ventricle or due to valvular dysfunction such as mitral regurgitation or mitral stenosis. It usually manifests as pulmonary edema. Common causes of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include HIV, scleroderma and other autoimmune disorders, cirrhosis and portal hypertension, sickle cell disease[2], congenital heart disease, thyroid diseases[3], and others. Use of weight loss pills such as Fen-Phen, Aminorex, fenfluramine (Pondimin), and phentermine led to the development of PAH in the past[4]. Other causes include sarcoidosis, histiocytosis X, and fibrosing mediastinitis. Pulmonary embolism also leads to pulmonary hypertension, acutely as well as chronically. When none of these causes can be found, the disease is termed idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Lung diseases that lower oxygen in the blood (hypoxia) are well known causes of pulmonary hypertension, including COPD, interstitial lung disease, Pickwickian syndrome or obesity-hypoventilation syndrome, and possibly sleep apnea. Human herpesvirus 8, also associated with Kaposi s sarcoma, has been demonstrated in patients with PAH, suggesting that this virus may play a role in its development[5]. When a family history exists, the disease is termed familial pulmonary arterial hypertension (FPAH). IPAH and FPAH are now considered to be genetic disorders linked to mutations in the BMPR2 gene, which encodes a receptor for bone morphogenic proteins[6], as well as the 5-HT(2B) gene, which codes for a serotonin receptor Diagnosis Normal pulmonary arterial pressure in a person living at sea level has a mean value of 12–16 mm Hg (1600–2100 Pa). Definite pulmonary hypertension is present when mean pressures at rest exceed 25 mm Hg (3300 Pa). If mean pulmonary artery pressure rises above 30 mm Hg (4000 Pa) with exercise, that is also considered pulmonary hypertension. Diagnosis of PAH requires the presence of pulmonary hypertension with two other conditions. Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP or PCWP) must be less than 15 mm Hg (2000 Pa) and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) must be greater than 3 Wood units (240 dyn?s?cm-5 or 2.4 mN?s?cm-5). Although pulmonary arterial pressure can be estimated on the basis of echocardiography, pressure sampling with a Swan-Ganz catheter provides the most definite measurement. PAOP and PVR can not be measured directly with echocardiography. Therefore diagnosis of PAH requires a cardiac catheterization. Swan-Ganz catheter can also measure the cardiac output, which is far more important in measuring disease severity than the pulmonary arterial pressure. Other diagnostic tests generally include pulmonary function tests, blood tests, electrocardiography (ECG), arterial blood gas measurements, X-rays of the chest (followed by high-resolution CT scanning if interstitial lung disease is suspected), and ventilation-perfusion or V/Q scanning to exclude chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Biopsy of the lung is usually not indicated unless the pulmonary hypertension is thought to be secondary to an underlying interstitial lung disease but is fraught with risks of bleeding because of high pressure. Clinical improvement is often measured by a quot;six-minute walk testquot;, i.e. the distance a patient can walk in six minutes. Stability and improvement in this measurement correlate with reduced mortality. I think I answered your question.

If you need treatment info., etc., go to the website. Also, if this isn t enough info., try Google; there s a ton of info. out there. Pulmonary Hypertension What It Is High blood pressure in the arteries that supply the lungs is called pulmonary hypertension (PHT). The blood pressure measured by cuff on your arm isn t directly related to the pressure in your lungs. The blood vessels that supply the lungs constrict and their walls thicken, so they can t carry as much blood. As in a kinked garden hose, pressure builds up and backs up. The heart works harder, trying to force the blood through. If the pressure is high enough, eventually the heart can t keep up, and less blood can circulate through the lungs to pick up oxygen. Patients then become tired, dizzy and short of breath. If a pre-existing disease triggered the PHT, doctors call it secondary PHT. That s because it s secondary to another problem, such as a heart or lung disorder. Congenital heart disease can cause PHT. It s important to repair congenital heart problems (when possible) before permanent pulmonary hypertensive changes develop. Intracardiac left-to-right shunts (such as a ventricular or atrial septal defect, a hole in the wall between the two ventricles or atria) can cause too much blood flow through the lungs. This situation is sometimes called Eisenmenger complex. Heart valve conditions, such as mitral stenosis (a narrowing of the mitral valve), can also cause PHT. Fixing the valve usually reverses the PHT.

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I have hypertension, but I am somewhat athletic 5 6quot; and 130 lbs? -

I don t take medication. And I m not nervous when I go to the doctor. I don t drink coffee or any stim. It is consistently 140/90.

Do you exercise regularly? Hypertension may run in your genes. Are your parents hypertensive? What type of foods are you eating? Try to limit fatty foods.

Watch you salt intake. almost everything you eat has salt in it even sweets.oh, and diet sodas.

One of the best ways to fight hypertension (short of taking medication) is to take garlic pills. They re cheap and safe. But keep an eye on your blood pressure. And stay in shape. Obesity would make it worse.

Do you smoke? Do you drink? Are you on a low fat diet? Do you drink any kind of caffine drink? Do you take any kind of medications? Do you use street drugs or other people s prescriptions drugs? Do you have stress in your life?(personal,financial etc) These are valid questions and often times questions that few people consider when they speak up increased blood pressure. If these questions do not prove to give you the answer you are looking for then you might consider the family gene pool as it can often give you the answer you are looking for.

What causes increased levels of creatinin? -

Are there specific types of food that may cause this? The patient is 64, and with hypertension.

This is a chemical that is excreted when her liver isn t working properly. Don t think it is food related. But is does need to be checked out, liver damage results in liver failure, and there aren t enough livers for the people waiting for them.

Hypertension medication-Benicor sideeffects? -

Do you mean Benicar? There is generally little to no side effects to this medication but you may need periodic monitoring of your blood pressure to ensure that it is adequately controlling your blood pressure. Below is copied from www.drugs.com ===== Side Effects of This Medicine Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Body aches or pain; blood in urine; chills; cough or cough producing mucus; difficulty breathing; ear congestion; fever; headache; loss of voice; nasal congestion; runny nose; shortness of breath; sneezing; sore throat; tightness in chest; unusual tiredness or weakness; wheezing Rare Bladder pain; bloody or cloudy urine; difficult, burning, or painful urination; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; frequent urge to urinate; joint pain, stiffness, or swelling; large amount of fat in the blood; lower back, side, or stomach pain; swelling of feet or lower legs Frequency not known Dark-colored urine; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; muscle cramps or spasms; muscle pain or stiffness Symptoms of overdose Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur Blurred vision; chest pain or discomfort; confusion; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness; fast, pounding, slow, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; shortness of breath; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome. Less common Abdominal pain; back pain; blurred vision; body aches or pain; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; general feeling of discomfort or illness; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased urination; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; shivering; sweating; tender, swollen glands in neck; troubled breathing; trouble sleeping; trouble in swallowing; unexplained weight loss; vomiting Rare Acid or sour stomach; belching; bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; chest pain; difficulty in moving; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; heartburn; indigestion; muscle pains or stiffness; nausea; rash; rapid weight gain; sensation of spinning; skeletal pain; sleeplessness; stomach pain; swelling or puffiness of face; tingling of hands or feet; unusual weight gain or loss Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

You mean Benicar, right? Warning: Do not take Benicar if you are pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking Benicar, stop taking Benicar right away and call your health care provider . Benicar and other medicines like Benicar can harm your baby. Side Effects: The most common side effect with Benicar is dizziness. Less common side effects may include: Back pain, blood in urine, bronchitis, diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, headache, high blood sugar, injury, runny nose, sinus inflammation, sore throat, upper respiratory tract infection. Rare side effects may include: Abdominal pain, bone pain, chest pain, cough, fast heartbeat, fatigue, indigestion, insomnia, joint pain or inflammation, muscle pain, nausea, rash, stomach problems, swelling of the face or limbs, urinary tract infection, vertigo

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What is hypertension and its pathophysiology??? -

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word quot;hypertensionquot; without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension. Blood pressure is a continuously distributed variable, and the risk of associated cardiovascular disease likewise rises continuously. The point at which blood pressure is defined as hypertension is therefore somewhat arbitrary. Presently finding sustained blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or above, measured on both arms is generally regarded as diagnostic.

Hypertension is the medical term for high bloodpressure. There is still much uncertainty about it s pathophysiology. A small number of people with hypertension have an underlying renal or adrenal disease as the cause for their raised blood pressure. In the remainder, however, no clear single identifiable cause is found and their condition is labelled quot;essential hypertensionquot;. A number of physiological mechanisms are involved in the maintenance of normal blood pressure, and their derangement may play a part in the development of essential hypertension. For more information, take a look at these websites: www.abdn.ac.uk/sms/ugradteaching/ BM3501/BM3501_2522005_14.ppt www.4um.com/tutorial/anaesth/highbp.ht... www.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT61a.HTM

Hypertension is highblood pressure.

Threshold values for hypertension (different sources do not agree on common values)? -

Define notion of quot;pre-hypertensionquot;

As you have mentioned in your question, different sources will show different ranges for hypertension. However, almost all of the studies and medical text books, agree on that the blood pressure above 140 mmHG systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic is a risk factor for atherosclerotic diseases.

How to Control Joint Pains with Herbal / Homeo Medicines ? -

Hi.....!!!!! Friends I am a DIABITIC Patient with HYPERTENSION and Hi-LDL CHOLOSTROL. However all the above ailments are under Control. Presently I am getting severe Knee Joint Pains with Pain in the Musile backside of the leg below the Knee.I am requesting all our Friends to Suggest a Medicine in Herbal or in Homeopathy which are considered to be not having any side Effects.

You should see a real doctor instead of asking the quacks here (besides, a lot of herbal medicines will interfere with your other medications). Homoeopathic medicines are just distilled water so they won t have any side effects but they also won t have any effects either (if something does not have side effects it probably isn t strong enough to be worth taking). Herbs aren t generally worth taking since the active ingredient of the ones that actually work is available as a drug that because it isn t contaminated with a whole heap of other junk has more predictable dosing and side effects (herbs tend to have unreliable dosing and also a lot of other stuff, some of which is not at all good for you). You d be better off just sticking with evidence-based medicine and staying away from quackery like homoeopathy and herbalism.

For diabetes consuming fenugreek seeds about 30 gms. for one month will reduce the sugar. This has been tested by Govt of India, Laboratories, Hyderabad and you can verify first if you want but there is no need to be influenced by these allopathic quacks who think no end of themselves. The drug industry in USA has taken its people for a big ride and they are actually ruling using their money power. As far as joint pain is concerned consuming banana pith juice on empty stomach will help you in getting rid of it. Do you know queen Elizabeth of England has a homeopath as a royal physician - a true example of a woman not influenced or bullied by these drug industry, therefore she is still strong and healthy in this old age. Consider what would be her fate if she had conventional doctor as her royal physician. She would be dead by now. Good luck and God bless. Cheers! :o)

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I have had joint pain for years, running in the military has done its damage over many years. I began taking large amounts of a nutritional suppliment, Glyconutrients, about 18 months ago and have had almost no joint pain since... It is a nutritional suppliment so it is food, no side effects (except you may experience a detox in the first few days of taking it)

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATISM / ARTHRITIS without any side effects or complications of any sort, (Arthritis including Gout, Arthritis Deformans/Osteoarthritis and Rheumatism) :- Pain knee joints, worse by movements; better initial movements, continuous pain in joints, worse while rising from seat; pain in heels, worse by movements. Cassia Sophera 30X, 4 hourly Acute attack of gout of joints of the feet.Pain with bright red swelling Aconite Nap 200, 2 hourly Pain with inflammation, worse by movements. Bryonia Alba 200 or 1M, 6 hourly Complaints worse after rest and exposure to cold Rhus tox 200 or 1M, 4 hourly Complaints worse during menstruation; beginning at the time of menopause; more in hands and feet Caulophyllum 30X, 4 hourly When the origin of complaints is gonorrhoeal; worse during day time. Medorrhinum 1M. fortnightly (3 Doses) When the origin of complaints is tubercular Tuberculinum k, 1M fortnightly (3 Doses) Complaints of small joints with red or pale swelling; tenderness and shifting pains; worse by motion. Main remedy for gout during cold weather Colchicum 30X, 4 hourly When Rhus Tox cease to work; pain is worse in cold damp weather and better by movements Calcarea Carb 200 or 1M, 6 hourly (6 Doses) Nodosities in the joints with gastric complaints. At last nodules become painless (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Tongue whitish thickly coated Antim Crud 30X or 200, 6 hourly Complaints of feets and ankles; stiffness Drosera 200 fortnightly (3 Doses) Complaints of long bones; contraction of ligaments Causticum 30X or 200, 4 hourly Pain worse at night; in wet weather; Rheumatism of large muscles Cimicifuga 30X, 4 hourly Rheumatism; worse in damp cold weather. Gout.Pain in limbs and hip joints Natrum Sulph 30X or 200, 4 hourly Pain travels downwards affecting the large part of a limb and passes through quickly along course of nerve Kalmia Lat 30X or 200, 6 hourly Pains worse during rest, night and warmth, better by cold, open air and movements Pulsatilla 30X or 200, 4 hourly Pain :- violent; bruised or as if sprained ; cannot bear touch, feels somebody coming near him may touch him and hit the affected part Arnica Montana 200, 4 hourly Gout of great toe and joints with swelling; soreness and drawing pain on stepping; worse in warmth, pressure and motion. Pain travels upwards; better cold compresses Ledum Pal 200, 4 hourly Gouty nodosities of joints; tearing pain and extremities and contraction of the muscles Guaiacum 30 4 hourly Chronic nodosities of joints; hands twisted, out of shape due to deposits of water of soda Ammonium Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourly Gouty complaints with offensive urine Acid Benzoic 6X or 30, 4 hourly When there is red sand in urine in gouty patients Lycopodium 30, 4 hourly Severe pain with enlargement of the joints; worse during rest and when storm approaches Rhododendron 200 or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses) Almost a specific for gout (to drain out uric acid and urates) Urtica Urens Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 -10 drops in hot water Arthritic deformans (chronic rheumatoid, particularly of fingers) Picric Acid 30X, 4 hourly Rheumatic pains or arthritis after checked diarrhoea Abrotanum 30 or 200 4 hourly (6 Doses) Specific for pain with numbness; Pain so severe patient says that he would prefer death than the pain Chamomilla 200 or 1M, 1/2 hourly (3 Doses) Pain appear diagonally as right arm and left leg with sensation of cold, numbness and tingling Agaricus Mus 30X or 200, 4 hourly In weak persons; burning pain with chilliness, feels better by heat, while eating, and worse in cold open air Capsicum 30X or 200, 4 hourly Unbearable pain; rigidity and stiffness. Superiority / inferiority complex Platina 1M, weekly (3 Doses) Pain flies like electric shock; due to exposurse of damp cold weather. Better by warmth and rest Phytolacca 30X or 200, 4 hourly Rheumatic pain, worse after washing clothes, doing laundry work Sepia 30X or 200, 4 hourly Pain in long bones; may be due to injury or rheumatism Ruta Grav 200, 6 hourly Pain worse on slightest touch specially after loss of vital fluids like excessive bleeding, diarrhoea, vomiting China Off 6X or 30, 3 hourly Pain in the small joints of extremities with swelling. Backache, worse in the morning before rising Staphysagria 30X or 200, 4 hourly Pain heels; better by putting most of the weight on them Berberis Vulgaris Q (Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8 - 10 drops Stiffing pain in all parts of the body; worse by movement Stellaria Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 8-10 drops in warm water Rheumatic pain without swelling; pain joints; worse at night Iodium 30X, 4 hourly Osteo-arthritis of large joints with degeneration. Pain, swelling, stiffness and tenderness of joints; worse by motion (cracking joints) and cold ; better by warmth O.A.Nosode 1M, weekly (6 Doses) Chronic muscular rheumatism of back and neck. Intense pain along with sciatic nerve. Numbness alternates with pain Gnaphalium 30X or 200, 4 hourly Muscular atrophy; rigidity and stiffness Strychninum 3X or 6X, 4 hourly Rheumatism accompained with skin ailments and itiching; cannot walk erect Sulphur 200, 10 min (3 Doses) Rheumatism of knee joint; with round worms Natrum Phos 6X or 30, 4 hourly For defective bony growth; better by warmth and worse by cold Calcarea Flour 12X or 30, 4 hourly Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence) For more information on Homeopathic Treatment of ARTHRITIS/RHEUMATISM/GOUT etc please check these articles :- href="rel="nofollow">of health to you my friend get well real soon. Take Care and God Bless you.

Ashwagandha. Apple cider vinegar and honey. Turmeric. Ginger. Flax seeds or linseeds. Omega-3 suplements. Glucosammine Chondroitin supplements. Karela or bitter gourd. Moderate exercise like walking or yoga.

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First of all you really need to be careful when taking herbal medicine if you are currently on medication because of drug-herb interactions....make sure you consult with a professional that knows these interaction before you take anything. From the sounds of things you have metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X). This is a relatively new diagnosis and consists of insulin resistance (diabetes), hypertension and high cholesterol. Each of these conditions have been shown in many research studies to be treatable through diet and lifestyle. You might want to look into The Functional Medicine Institute - composed of various MD s, PhD s and ND s that have had major success treating patients with metabolic syndrome. They have tonnes of research that has shown their treatments are more effective than medications (without the harmful side effects). Most likely your knee joint pain and leg pain is a result of the inflammation that is occurring in your body, which has resulted most likely from a combination of poor diet and lifestyle and medication side effects. If you are on a statin to lower your cholesterol, they have been shown to create a lot of muscle and joint pain in the body. All the conditions that are going on in your body and inter-related and probably stem from some root cause (whether it is a poor diet, stress, lack of blood sugar regulation etc.), therefore you need to get to the root cause of what is going on before you start using things to just cover up all your symptoms that are arising!

Indian Mulberry will help for your diabetes, joint pain and hypertension.

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What is a good natural remedy (foods,supplements, etc.)for stage 1 hypertension.? -

There are several things you can do for hypertension that can have a powerful effect: 1. Lose weight if you are overweight. 2. Exercise regularly, even if it is only walking. 3. Follow the DASH eating plan, which is proven to lower blood pressure: Discontinue the use of stimulants, including caffeine and tobacco. Look for hidden sources of stimulants in food and beverages. 5. Take calcium and magnesium. (Low intake of both are associated with high blood pressure; women need between 1,000 and 1,500 mg of calcium per day; men no more than 1,200 mg daily from all sources. If you get your calcium from supplements, take half as much magnesium as your calcium dosage.) 6. Take vitamin C, which has been shown to lower blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension. 7. Take omega 3 supplements (fish oil). Garlic and niacin, suggested above, while helpful for cholesterol, aren t remedies for hypertension.

garlic supplements work well, I ve also seen niacin given for it. check with your doc.

Garlic, CoEnzyme Q10, Magnesium. Stop meat consumption.

Also a good kidney flush is recommended for blood pressure patients. The kidneys are very related to high blood pressure. Go to herbalhealer.com and check it out.

Do you heard about white coat hypertension? -

Yes, I suffer from it. My blood pressure is always normal until I go to the doctor s office and then it shoots through the roof. White coat hypertension basically means that you get so nervous when you go to the doctor that your blood pressure rises into the hypertensive range.

White Coat Syndrome, as it is named, infers anxiety in the patient and results in erroneous vital signs. It is so termed due to the doctor and/or other staff wearing a quot;white coatquot; during their exam. If you purchase a good home BP monitor, you should be able to monitor your vital-signs at home. Some doctors will accept these results. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to get an accurate measure of your blood pressure and heart rate. Cheers!

I have and i suffer from it. I m pregnant right now and every time i go to the doctor my BP is really high. I bought a home monitor and took it with me to my appt yesterday. My monitor matched what they got (about 155/92!). When i got home after work and rechecked my BP it was 122/78. Now that they ve told me I have high BP, it s always in my head so it s always high at the docs office and always normal at home. Damn docs!

Person with hypertension can she consume egg white daily for breakfast ? -

Of course. Just don t add salt to it....or any other food. THAT S what will raise the blood pressure. Yolks in eggs will raise cholesterol.

I had hypertension and since I started to fast my blood pressure has really stayed at a healthy number. I went from 140/88 to 117/64. If possible I would stay away from dairy product they carry a lot of sodium, but one should not hurt.

Egg whites are packed with protein and won t cause you any harm. It s the yolks that are full of fat and cholesterol.

Yes . The egg white is an excellent source of protien. The whites contain more than 1/2 the protein and only 25% of the calories. The yolk consists of 50% water and 34% fat and 16 % protein as well as traces of glucose and a number of minerals of which sulfur is one. The yellow color of the yolk is produced from pigments known as xanthophylls which is a distant relative of the carotene family

yes you can my mom has hyper tension and she eats egg whites all the time. In fact her doctor is who recoomended it.

What are your natural cures that actually work for pain and high blood pressure? -

The ones you find to be tried and true: Such as potassium in bananas for high blood pressure for example or steamed broccoli for the calcium. One resource I read claimed that it may not be just high sodium intake but also a mineral deficiency such as potassium and calcium causing or something that can help lower it. Here s another resource. other successful natural pain and hypertension reducers that you know of?

Homeopathic Treatment for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) :- Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses) With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses) Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses) Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 - 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision s disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses) In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine Take Care and God Bless !

cq10 helps lower high blood pressure, which is a natural supplement good for the heart...also garlic

yoga.

My wife is an acupuncturist and she has had great results simply recommending a daily bowl of oatmeal to reduce high blood pressure.

Vital Zyme X, that s another great product to address the bodies ability to break down unwanted scarring and aging tissues, which open up arteries and air ways. Steer clear of the one supplement takes care of everything mentality. There are five systems of the body that must be addressed at all times to nourish your cells 24/7 so that the body can heal itself. We wouldn t need to supplement if our agricultural practices were like they used to be over 80 years ago. But, we are so deficient, we need to. Make sure supplements are GMP (good manufacturing practices) are whole food molecules with no toxicity levels.

High doses of vitamin Eamp;C have been proven to reduce Artary plaque over time. They are antioxidants and you can t O.D. on them Danni

Here are some Natural Home Remedies...

You could go for the one that won the Nobel Prize nine years ago: nitric oxide, which is produced from the amino acid arginine. Several studies indicate that arginine can lower high blood pressure to normal in six weeks or less. It doesn t cause impotence either as the blood pressure drugs usually do. Good luck and be well. Kelley

Have you tried a Yahoo search for quot;high blood pressurequot; + quot;natural curesquot; (OR natural remediesquot;)?

Medical personnel: help with hypertension? -

I can t seem to find an appropriate medication for myself. So far have been on: ace-inhibitor: gave me lupus; calcium blocker: I was allergic; diuretic: did nothing for me; alpha-blocker: caused severe edema in lower extremities; beta-blocker: minimally effective and caused my blood sugar and lipids to skyrocket. Right now I am on Clonidine, which is controlling my blood pressure well, but has caused me to be deeply depressed and lethargic. I am thin and eat a low-calorie, low-carb diet. My doctor was so perplexed that he even checked me for a pheochromocytoma (negative). Is there any other group of medications to try, or have I run the gamut? I m about ready to chuck them all and say to heck with it.

Cut the salt if you haven t already. Potassium: Try to eat around 3000 mgs a day, this can make a huge difference, sometimes within days. The Wal-Mart supplements suck though because they are only 99 mg and can upset your stomach Co Q-10: 200-300 mg a day capsules a day (takes about three months to fully kick in and is expensive, but it does work) Hawthorne Berry supplements: Around 500 mg 3-5 times a day Magnesium supplements Valerian is good for people who have stress/temper related hypertension. I ve literally seen someone combine all of this and their blood pressure go from 149/95 to 117/79 within two weeks. Don t mix anything if you are on medication without talking to the doctoe first though.

Pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy? -

I have just been diagnosed with mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension (i m only 21). The doctors say that pregnancy can be very dangerous for me.. Since I m so young, I really hope that in a few years..maybe by my late 20 s I can have a child. Is it possible to have the condition stabilize and be well controlled through medications.. and have a baby? Or am I just being naive and too optimistic

I would suggest you consult a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies before you got pregnant. Lots of times a general physician doesn t know as much as a specialist. You would most likely be at high risk but only a specialist can tell how severe your condition is and whether you can safely sustain a pregnancy.

it will break your legs!!!!!! dont risk it

Can hypertension be cured in a natural way? -

Homeopathic Treatment for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) :- Head remedy; with nervousness (during pregnancy use with care) Rauwolfia S.Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly With depression; suicidal tendency; cardiac symptoms Aurum Met 200X or 1M, 10 min (3 Doses) With arteriosclerosis and senile paresis Aurum Iod 30X, 6 hourly With senility and senile behavioural changes Baryta Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Systolic pressure high and diastolic pressure very low Baryta Mur 3X or 6X, 4 hourly With constriction in heart region and anginal pain Cactus G.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X, 3 hourly For fat and flabby patient; sweat on head, palms and soles, craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) In old age;old bachelors and old maids Conium Mac 200X or 1M weekly (3 Doses) Palpitations in slight exertion; dyspnoea, insomnia and gastric complaints Crataegus Ox.Q(Mother Tincture) or 30X 4 hourly Due to shock (broken love affair etc) emotional disturbances Ignatia 200X or 1M 4 hourly(3 Doses) Due to congestion in brain; severe headache, lassitude and dizziness Glonoine 3X or 6X, 1/2 hourly Due to syphilitic origin; lancinating pain in head and bones Kali Iod.30X or 200X 4 hourly (3 Doses) Due to gastric origin; flatulence; craving for sweets and warm food; worse 4 - 8 P.M. Lycopodium 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Due to shock or grief; hyperthyroidism, goitre, addision s disease, diabetes ,etc. Desire for salt preparations Natrum Mur 200X or 1M 10 min (3 Doses) In syphilitic cases; angina pectoris; vertigo, dyspnoea and endocarditis Natrum Iod.30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) In tall, intelligent, hypertensive people; craves for icy cold things; fear of dark and stroms, etc. Phosphorus 30X or 200X 10 min (3 Doses) With sclerotic degeneration specially of spinal cord Plumbum Iod 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Due to grief; apprehension, dullness, loss of thirst etc. Gelsemium 30X or 200X, 3 hourly During menopausal stage; worse after sleep; great loquacity Lachesis 30X or 200X, 4 hourly Bursting pain in head; better by cold application, pressure, vertigo; palpitation of heart; worse when alone; sleeplessness with heaviness in head; oedematous swelling on face and legs Boerhaavia Diffusa Q (Mother Tincture) or 6X , 4 hourly Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine Take Care and God Bless !

If you mean by natural not using drugs/herbs then regular aerobic exercise and reduced sodium intake will lower your blood pressure. That s it. Simple and cheap! If you cannot keep your blood pressure in a normal range this way, then you will need proper medication (not homeopathic remedies , which are ultimately only water and nothing else: www.homeowatch.org). Anyone who tells you otherwise is either deluded, or totally immoral for suggesting treatments that at best won t help your condition, leading you to heart problems.

Hypertention is more structural. If there are any trouble in blood circulation, the body orders the heart to enforce the circulation. For details, please visit the site www.harabiclinic.com and read the quot;heart dieasequot;.

Yes. Hypertension has many, many KNOWN causes. When you identify and treat the underlying cause, you have cured in a natural way . An excellent book that explains the many causes and proper treatment of hypertension has been written by Sherry Rogers, M.D. It is called quot;The High Blood Pressure Hoaxquot;. It is available at Amazon.com. Another excellent book is by Mark Houston, M.D., professor of medicine at Vanderbilt Medical School. It is called What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Hypertension and is also available at Amazon.com. Best wishes and good luck.

Depends on the seriousness of the condition. Hypertention can ge helped with meditation, and physical exercize such as Qigong. Tai Chi, pillates, and Yoga. Of course changing your diet and using less salt will help too.

I also have hypertension. When it was diagnosed, I took the meds the Dr. gave me. After researching them, I promptly stopped taking them and began a routine of regular exercise and improved diet along with a GOOD multi-vitamin-Life Essence-and supplementation with calcium magnesium and potassium. Works great for me and my blood pressure stays within normal ranges. Best of luck to you!

perhaps. w/o going through a complete medical/family/social history, exercise in evening to deplete stress chemicals, add 1500 mg Callcium (organic) /day, quit your job, dump kids and spouse, move to tropical paradise. or what ever above makes sense.

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diet and exercise, maybe.

Hi Abraham, sometimes such measures as reducing salt consume, reduction of fat consume, and especially of saturated fat consume, weight reduction, relaxing and stress reduction techniques, for example meditation and autogenic training, regular exercise - are enough to cure this condition. Also, natural supplements to treat hypertension exist. These supplements reduce blood pressure by lowering the cholesterol and lipid content in the blood, by preventing oxidation of tissue components by free radicals, and by helping damaged blood vessels to heal. Examples of ingredients having these effects are vitamin B3, inositol, turmenic extract and gum guggul extract. They may also contain Ingredients giving a direct anti-hypertensive effect, like potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and fatty acids from marine sources. Jason Homan

Whatare the main side efects of hypertension medication? -

E.D. can be one, dizziness, frequent urination,

Why hypertension occurs in hypothyroidisim? -

Almost any health condition will improve with proper nutrients. So rather than wondering why... fix the problem,

The other day I did my blood pressure and it was pretty high? -

It was 137/98. The info card said the top # was prehypertension and the bottom said hypertension. I know BP can fluctuate and Im 26. I felt pretty OK, not stressed at the time or even very excited. I thought I would check it once a week and if it stayed up I would go to a dr. Beore this I hadnt checked it in several months, so is it still important to get a check up over this one time?

I think it s great that you are checking your BP and concerned about controlling it, if necessary. As others have said, BP constantly varies, so one high reading is not something to worry *too much* over. That said, I would suggest you ask your pharmacist to recommend an automated digital blood pressure cuff, so that you can take your BP when you are relaxed at home. (Get the kind of cuff that goes above the elbow, not the wrist.) They only cost about $50 and are well worth it, IMO. Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor and relax a few minutes before taking the reading. Morning is often best. One of the easiest dietary factors to control is your sodium intake. You may find that if you simply watch your sodium by reading food labels and not adding salt to foods you will be able to reduce your BP. Eating fruits high in potassium may also reduce your BP (oranges, bananas, etc.)

137-98 is a very good bp.. dont stress yourself

Just go and consult a doctor and do not worry toomuch that itself will make your blood pressure higher, Only a doctor can tell you the correct solution

When you take your blood pressure, you should be sitting or lying down for at least 30 minutes. If you were up moving around just prior to taking your BP then it is invalid. Take your pressure again after resting. If you are nervous or upset it can make your blood pressure higher.

will it is kinda high for your age but i think you should go see your Dr about this because it kinda bad to have it can cause many health problem like heart attack so i hope it become better :)

Stop worrying and go enjoy your short time on the planet!

You ve got the right idea. A one-time blood pressure is not enough to make any medical decisions upon. Check your blood pressure at least once a day for five days...preferably more than once a day. Be sure to note the time for each check. If anything significant was going on prior to the check...if it is elevated...note that too. If the majority of elevations are normal, then you might just call the doctor s office and ask whether you should make an appointment to come in. If there are very many elevations, I d just go ahead and make the appointment. Be sure to take your log of readings with you.

Yes, get checked. A diastolic reading of 98 at your age is quite high.

If you have not had your yearly check up, then you should go for a check up and tell the Dr your high reading. It might be a fluke but then it might not. The fluctuation is due to changing conditions like tension, worrying, anxiety, exercise, climate, etc. but only a Dr can look at the whole picture and know what is wrong or not.

Normal BP is 119/72. My Aunt has hypertension. But, i wouldn t diagnose it immediately. It could possibly be stress related. Next time you take it, try and relax for a few minutes. If it s still high, then i d go to the doctor. You could possibly have insulin resistance, which is a pre-diabetes quot;curse,quot; which i happen to have. But, my BP is normal, it could go either way. Just make sure you stay healthy!

Your top number is fine, its the bottom number that is a concern. Were you checking it at a store where you sit down at the machine or at home? Store machines are notorious for not being accurate. My advice, stop by either your doctors office or even the local fire department. You wont need an appointment, just stop in and ask them to check your blood pressure for you. If you are still in the high range, make and appointment for further evaluation. Dont brush this off, follow up on it.

you might have diabetics

You can t really diagnose hypertension until you ve had it measured on at least 3 separate occasions at a doctor s office. A single high reading doesn t mean much since your blood pressure tends to fluctuate and you may have just caught it at a spurious high value. Best bet would be to see your doctor and if it remains high then have it checked a couple more times to make the diagnosis.

yes-go to doctor-high blood pressure can cause heart attack-and should never be ignored.

Why does hypertension cause ulcers? -

it is usually what is causing the hypertention that is causing the ulcers. the food you eat and stress. Also some medications cause an increased risk for ulcers

Please read this article about hypertension? -

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Ok I read it, nothing new

Nah, i dont feel like it...

Person with hypertension can she consume egg white daily for breakfast ? -

As long as she eats before 6:00am.

Yes -- egg whites are cholesterol-free and, as long as they re not fried, fat-free. She should be careful not to over-salt the egg whites, however, as this can contribute to hypertension.

Yes she can. I believe all the cholesterol is contained in the yolk of the egg.

What factors can lead to hypertension? -

I ll list the ones off the top of my head: genetic pre-disposition, high salt intake, age, sleep apnea, kidney disfunction, there s a long, long list. HTN is a mainstay amongst our aging population, luckily there are very effective and advanced drugs to control it, but only after proper diagnosis.

These statistics amply demonstrated that, in hypertension, as with any other disease, violations are always very individual. What do people with the same diagnosis, the causes of the disease may be quite different. It follows that there is no pattern in the treatment of hypertension may not be easy. Causes of high blood pressure may be as follows:

Anxiety and exxagerated coital hypertension? -

google it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cures for hypertension and tachycardia? -

I have hypertension and tachycardia, i am 19 years old and not overweight and do not have a bad diet. I have had countless tests and my consultants (cardiologist and renal consultant) can find no specific reason. It is really effecting my standard of life, my average BP is 180/140 and my average pulse is about 160 bpm, i see my GP twice a week for blood pressure checks and my consultant roughly once a month. Is there anything they can do to stop it?? any operations? I can hardly breathe because my heart rate is so high, i take more than 20 tablets a day to try and keep my heart rate and bp down and i dont know how long my heart will carry on like this, my doctor likes to refer to me as a walking time bomb please help me :)

hypertension and tachycardia are symptoms and therefore not curable. if your current doctors are not finding answers, I would urge you to see different doctors, not all are equally skilled.

Hypertension in newborns? -

Does anyone have any experience with high blood pressure in babies? If so, what are some warning signs that it s not being properly controlled. She gets her blood pressure taken once a month, but is that enough to know if the medication is being effective all the time?

Medical Care: Numerous medications are available that may be used in the treatment of neonatal hypertension. Assess the clinical status of the infant and correct any easily correctable iatrogenic causes of hypertension (eg, infusions of inotropic agents, volume overload, pain) prior to instituting drug therapy. Next, choose an antihypertensive agent that is most appropriate for the specific clinical situation. * Intravenous antihypertensive infusions o Usually, continuous intravenous infusions are the most appropriate initial therapy, especially in acutely ill infants with severe hypertension. The advantages of intravenous infusions are numerous, most importantly including the ability to quickly increase or decrease the rate of infusion to achieve the desired BP. As in patients of any age with malignant hypertension, take care to avoid too rapid a reduction in BP in order to avoid cerebral ischemia and hemorrhage; premature infants in particular are already at an increased risk because of the immaturity of their periventricular circulation. Because of the paucity of available data regarding the use of these agents in newborns, the choice of agent depends on the individual clinician s experience. o Currently available drugs for continuous infusion include sodium nitroprusside, labetalol, esmolol, and nicardipine (see Table 1). Nicardipine, which is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, appears to have some advantages over older drugs, such as sodium nitroprusside, that may make it the drug of choice in this population. Regardless of the drug chosen, monitor BP continuously via an indwelling arterial catheter or by frequently repeated (q10-15min) cuff readings so that the rate of infusion can be titrated to achieve the desired degree of BP control. Table 1. Intravenous Drugs for Severe Hypertension in Neonates Drug Class IV Dosage Comments Diazoxide Vasodilator (arteriolar) 2-5 mg/kg/dose rapid IV bolus Slow IV injection ineffective; duration unpredictable; use with caution, may cause rapid hypotension; increases blood glucose levels Esmolol Beta-blocker 100-300 mcg/kg/min IV infusion Very short-acting; constant IV infusion necessary Hydralazine Vasodilator (arteriolar) 0.15-0.6 mg/kg/dose IV bolus or 0.75-5 mcg/kg/min IV constant infusion Tachycardia is frequent adverse effect; must administer q4h when administered as IV bolus Labetalol Alpha- and beta-blocker 0.2-1 mg/kg/dose IV bolus or 0.25-3 mg/kg/h IV constant infusion Heart failure, BPD relative contraindications Nicardipine Calcium channel blocker 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV constant infusion May cause reflex tachycardia Sodium nitroprusside Vasodilator (arteriolar and venous) 0.5-10 mcg/kg/min IV constant infusion Thiocyanate toxicity can occur with prolonged use (gt;72 h) or in renal failure; usual maintenance dose lt;2 mcg/kg/min, may use 10 mcg/kg/min for short duration (ie, lt;10-15 min) * Intermittently administered intravenous antihypertensive agents: For some infants, intermittently administered intravenous agents have a role in therapy (see Table 1). Hydralazine and labetalol, in particular, may be useful in infants with mild-to-moderate hypertension who are not yet candidates for oral therapy because of GI dysfunction. Enalaprilat, the intravenous ACE inhibitor, has also been reported to be useful in the treatment of neonatal renovascular hypertension, but it should be used with great caution. Even doses at the lower end of published ranges may lead to significant prolonged hypotension and oliguric acute renal failure. * Oral antihypertensive agents o Oral antihypertensive agents (see Table 2) are best reserved for infants with less severe hypertension or infants whose acute hypertension has been controlled with intravenous drugs and who are ready to be converted to long-term therapy. While captopril had once been considered by many authorities to be the oral drug of choice for neonatal hypertension, this has recently come under question because of the possibility of adverse effects on renal development, particularly in premature infants. It is probably acceptable for use in infants aged 38-40 weeks. o Beta-blockers may need to be avoided in long-term antihypertensive therapy in infants with BPD. In such infants, diuretics may have a beneficial effect not only in controlling BP but also in improving pulmonary function. Other drugs, which may be useful in some infants, include vasodilators, such as hydralazine and minoxidil (because it can be compounded into a stable suspension) and the calcium channel blocker isradipine, which may be superior to the older agents. Nifedipine is a poor choice for long-term therapy because of the difficulty in administering small doses and because of the rapid, profound, and short-lived drops in BP that are typically produced by this agent. Table 2. Oral Antihypertensive Agents Useful for Treatment of Neonatal Hypertension Drug Class Oral Dosage Comments Captopril ACE inhibitor lt;3 months: 0.01-0.5 mg/kg/dose tid; not to exceed 2 mg/kg/d gt;3 months: 0.15-0.3 mg/kg/dose tid; not to exceed 6 mg/kg/d Monitor serum creatinine and potassium Clonidine Central agonist 0.05-0.1 mg/dose bid-tid Adverse effects include dry mouth and sedation; rebound hypertension with abrupt discontinuation Hydralazine Vasodilator (arteriolar) 0.25-1 mg/kg/dose tid-qid; not to exceed 7.5 mg/kg/d Suspension stable up to 1 wk; tachycardia and fluid retention are common adverse effects; lupuslike syndrome may develop in slow acetylators Isradipine Calcium channel blocker 0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose qid; not to exceed 0.8 mg/kg/d or 20 mg/d Suspension may be compounded; useful for both acute and chronic hypertension Amlodipine Calcium channel blocker 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/dose bid; not to exceed 0.6 mg/k/d or 20 mg/d Less likely to cause sudden hypotension than isradipine Minoxidil Vasodilator (arteriolar) 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose bid-tid Most potent oral vasodilator; excellent for refractory hypertension Propranolol Beta-blocker 0.5-1 mg/kg/dose tid Maximal dose depends on heart rate; may administer as much as 8-10 mg/kg/d if no bradycardia; avoid in infants with BPD Labetalol Alpha- and beta-blocker 1 mg/kg/dose bid-tid, up to 12 mg/kg/d Monitor heart rate; avoid in infants with BPD Spironolactone Aldosterone antagonist 0.5-1.5 mg/kg/dose bid Potassium-sparing diuretic; monitor electrolytes; several days necessary to observe maximum effectiveness Hydrochlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic 2-3 mg/kg/d PO qd or divided bid Monitor electrolytes Chlorothiazide Thiazide diuretic 5-15 mg/kg/dose bid Monitor electrolytes * Few medications are approved for use in treating hypertension in neonates; therefore, all such use must be considered off-label. Surgical Care: Surgery is rarely indicated for treatment of neonatal hypertension, except for specific diagnoses, such as ureteral obstruction, aortic coarctation, or certain tumors. Unilateral RVT is commonly treated with nephrectomy to avoid the need for long-term drug therapy. For infants with renal arterial stenosis, managing the infant medically may be necessary until growth is sufficient to undergo definitive repair of the vascular abnormalities. Infants with malignant hypertension secondary to PKD may require bilateral nephrectomy. Fortunately, such severely affected infants are quite rare. Consultations: Consultation with a cardiologist may be indicated for performance of echocardiography or evaluation of CHF or both. Consultation with an interventional radiologist may also be needed in some cases for performance of renal angiography. Diet: A low-sodium diet may assist in treatment of infants with persistent hypertension; however, because most infant formula is relatively low in sodium content, no special dietary modifications are usually necessary in the neonatal period. Please follow this link for further details. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2778.h...

if she is on medication, yes once a month is plenty, the medications build a level over time and once a month will show if the level achieved is adequate. Calm down, so your worry doesn t affect the baby s mental state and raise it s blood pressure.

Hypertension alternative medicines? -

my dad is diagnosed of Hypertension, the bagk-fighter among all heart ailment. He is eating green leaves of vegetables and known plants such as camote, mallunggay, pechay, caturay, chili leaves etc.. is these really effective? We ve come to read that folic acids are good at fighting and lowering hypertension; these folliates are found on green leaves. thats why we blanch these leaves and eat it right away with garlic and apple cider vinegar(which are also proven for lowering blood pressure). Are there any other alternative medicines(effective ones) that can help in treating hypertension? P.S. We dont take medicines cause its side effect is really evident on us. Whenever my dad take his medicine for hypertension prescribed by his doctor, his arthritis attacks and he has difficulty in walking. Also, his joints and knee caps are aching.

There are studies that eating a teaspoon of cinnamon every day drastically lowers blood pressure. I have actually been doing this for about a month now, and my hypertension has improved without meds. Also, lowering your salt intake helps.

There are lots of medicines for hypertension. He should discuss this side effect with his doctor and try a different medicine.

I heard beet juice lowers BP, here s a article about it http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-b...

What can a woman do when her man has erectile dysfunction? -

the man hasn t had regular intercourse in almost four years and has only masterbated 3 times in the course of this 4 yrs .Can take something from the GNC store. He also takes psych meds.and hypertension meds too.

The psych meds and hypertension meds are both causing it. Doc probably can t prescribe Viagra/Levitra/Cialis cause it makes BP go higher. Try American or Chinese ginseng, gingko biloba, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, and zinc. Make sure he s eating healthy--veggies and fruit vs. artery clogging meats, potatoes, and fried foods. 2 Ginseng tabs should perk him right up in about 1 week, the zinc will help also.

some phsyc meds (prozak and zoloft) are ACTUALY prescribed in low doses to men who suffer premature ejaculation, because one of the side effects is inability to reach orgasm. In high doses this side effect can lead all the way to ED (erectyle dysfunction). He should talk to his urologyst about this problem and get a professional opinion, has he tried the pump? It is a vacum tube in which when he inserts his penis and pumps the air out it cause an erection, then he uses a quot;penis ringquot; to sustain it.

Hes just out of practice. Four years is a long time. The psych meds might also have a lot to do with it. He needs a little confidence boost right now. A mans ego can tear down a mountain but its more fragile than crystal. Don t be dissapointed, just keep being a support and keep trying.

its the meds,

USE AN EXTENDER

Have the man go to the doctor. There are meds he can take for ed. In the meantime, you might have to amuse yourself until he can start performing again.

go to the doctor- get a prescription for Viagra or one of those pills...

It s caused by the medications, get him to see the doctor and get a prescription. Very easy, just make sure to encourage him. If he feels guilty he may be more anxious to go.

What are the chances of mitral valve regurgitation progressing? -

I am asking this for a friend of mine...her comp. does not work. Okay, so she was diagnosed with MR and it s mild now. But she s still young. She s 13, going to be 14 in May. She also has hypertension and arrhthymias. Is it likely to progress? She also said that the doctor report said to watch out for MVP.

Hi Abigail, MVP is mitral valve prolapse which is not something critical. I cannot see any reason why it would progress but your friend will have regular check ups and they will keep an eye on it. It would help if she cut down on salt in her diet. Also it may be necessary for her to have antibiotic cover when she goes to the dentist or if she ever has to have a general anaesthetic. Unless she has already been told about this, she should ask her doctor about it. I wish her well. Love mel.X

MR can progress over time, slowly but certainly get worse. Usually its something that can be monitored, when it gets severe, symptoms can include blackouts, worstening arrythmias, worstening hypertension, chest pains, trouble breathing, trouble lying flat, waking up breathless, and leg edema. She should have active followup by a physician, every 1-2 years. Eventually the option is open heart surgery where a prosthetic valve is inserted. It certainly can help but means a lifetime of medication (to prevent bloodclots)

It could and it could not. it may get worse if you put a lot of stress on your heart, and the arrhythmias and hypertension may progress it a bit faster. but you wont really know. Im 16, and i was diagnosed with Aortic Regurgitation at 10, and it hasnt really gotten any worse, on top of that i have Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve and an enlarged aorta, and the regurgitation hasnt gotten any worse. so you never really can determine that. Good luck with everything

Hypertension question? -

how do i know if i have hypertension? about a month ago i was told by the doctor my blood pressure was trough the roof, although he didnt pay much attention since it kept going up and down but not below 30. at night i almost cant sleep beacuase i get so tense... my whole body tenses up. i am also dizzy most of the day headaches and kinda lethargic... also i have like no appetite to eat.. i am also 19. could this be hypertension?

Start taking your blood pressure regularly, like at those machines at pharmacies. Lots of other places will do it for you. If it/ consistently running over 130/90, yes, you need to get back w/your doctor amp; get on some treatment. Things you can try on your own include: lose weight if you need to, exercise, eat properly amp; cut down on salt, don t smoke. Hypertension is nothing to mess around with, so get it going!!!

This could be hypertension but its something that should be looked at. If your doctor is not concerned then maybe you should get a second opinion. Nobody knows your body like you do!

Hypertension There is no quot;idealquot; blood pressure reading. However, there is a range of quot;normalquot; blood pressure readings. Generally, a reading that is less than 120 over 80 indicates that you don t need to worry. If either or both numbers are equal to or greater than 120 over 80 for an extended period of time, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hypertension is dangerous because it causes the heart to work extra hard. This strain contributes to heart attacks and stroke. When the heart is forced to work extra hard for an extended period of time, it tends to enlarge. A slightly enlarged heart can function well, but a significantly enlarged heart cannot. High blood pressure also causes damage to the arteries, causing arterial disease. Hypertension can be treated. Mild cases of hypertension can be treated through behavior modification like changing diet and increasing exercise. More severe cases of hypertension require medications like diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers. Each type of chemical works differently in an attempt to bring blood pressure back into a normal range. For example, diuretics rid the body of excess fluids and salt while beta blockers reduce the heart rate and the heart s output of blood. Please note that these are general statements about hypertension. For individualized information, it is essential that you consult with a medical professional.

How long does it take before Accupril begins to lower blood pressure? -

I began taking it a few days ago and I am still testing in the pre-hypertension range. Thanks!

Esmerelda, My accupril was added to a diuretic for blood pressure that wasn t enough. By my next doctor s visit a month later, I was already in the range where I needed to be.

Accupril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. It prevents certain enzymes in the body from narrowing blood vessels. It can take a little while to get the right dose so don t get too concerned just yet. Here is a bit of a guide, and as we don t know your age or other health details it is open to interpretation. OK... Dosage for most adults: Oral: Hypertension: Initial: 10-20 mg once daily, adjust according to blood pressure response at peak and trough blood levels; initial dose may be reduced to 5 mg in patients receiving diuretic therapy if the diuretic is continued; usual dose range 10-40 mg once daily Elderly: Initial: 2.5-5 mg/day; increase dosage at increments of 2.5-5 mg at 1- to 2-week intervals.

Can exercise reduce hypertension? -

Getting at least 30 minutes a day of exercise not only helps prevent heart problems, but it should also be a part of the prescription for treating people with high blood pressure, according to a new report. Revised guidelines on exercise and hypertension released today by the American College of Sports Medicine indicate that exercise should be a cornerstone of therapy for the prevention, treatment, and control of high blood pressure, and getting the recommended daily dose may not necessarily require working up a sweat. Good things to do are walking and cycling. Check first with your doctor before you embark on an exercise routine.

yes it can but discuss it with your doctor, what kind of exercise would be most appropriate for u. if u have a serious hypertension some kinds of exercise may not be suitable, like aerobics. exercise helps with the circulation of blood, lowers cholesterol levels, lowers stress etc.

most definately

I must be the only one who gets regular cardio-vascular exercise (lifetime membership at Ballys) and still am on the hypertension drug Diovan. I take my hearbeat all the way upto 160+ during workouts, then do the strength machines, but my BP is still high borderline. I work out every other day, am in great shape, but my BP sucks. I am thinking marriage or a pet would be good for BP, so I am told, but I hate messing with smelly pets, and I ve been a bit too picky in finding a wife.

Yes. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and therefore is more effective at pumping the blood.

Yes. Exercise strengthens the heart and stimulates proper blood flow. The combination helps combat hypertension.

Yes, and will if you do enough of it. Check with your doctor first.