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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - menopouse and high blood pressure
I'm 54 years old. My blood pressure goes up to 152/90 sometimes, but most of the time it is between 123/80 and 135/85. In one occassion, it was 180/93 in doctor's office (I was under stress that time). I think my blood pressure goes higher (140/85 to...
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Leg cramping and blood pressure medication
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I take a blood pressure pill verapamil 180mg and a water pill. Lately I have been cramping in my legs. My husband thinks my potassium may be too low. He also takes BP medication but is also on potassium pills. What do you think?
A: Leg cramps can be caused by low levels of minerals such as potassium, calcium, or magnesium. Some diuretics cause the body to lose potassium. As your husband has been prescribed potassium supplementation, it is likely he is on that kind of water pill. Your diuretic may be different. I suggest you talk...
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Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
Topic - Key Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Identified
(Reuters) A gene that affects how the kidneys process salt may help determine a person's risk of high blood pressure, a discovery that could lead to better ways to treat the condition, researchers said on Monday.
People with a common variant of the gene STK39 tend to have higher blood pressure levels and are more likely to develop full-blown high blood pressure, also called hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers found.
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