Join in on interesting and helpful discussions in our vibrant online community. You’ll learn how others are dealing with their hypertension and gain valuable insight on controlling your own blood pressure. Take a look at the most recent post from our User Forum:
Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - New and happy customer
Hello, I have been using Resperate for about 4 days now and I cannot express how happy I am with the results I am getting with this machine so far. The manual says to be patient with the results since it might take 3-4 weeks but I cannot...
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Your questions about high blood pressure are answered by our board certified doctor. Browse through hundreds of helpful answers or ask your own question in our Ask Dr. Rowena page. Here’s a recent question:.
Drug reactions
Topic - Taking BP Meds
Q: I have taken Cozaar for 4 years + Resperate. About 6 months ago my blood sugar elevated and I lost the use of my foot. I have had many tests to no avail. Last week I forgot to take my medication and all my control came back to my foot. I feel better than I have in a long while. Could it be the meds? A: Drugs can cause all sorts of reactions but problems usually occur fairly soon after a drug is started, not years later. Sometimes, doctors are never able to find out why a...
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For an interesting collection of information, blogs and news about hypertension, visit our All About Hypertension page. Take a look at a recent snippet:
High Blood Pressure Continues to Stalk Many Americans
Topic - High Blood Pressure Continues to Stalk Many Americans
(Gannett News Service) It’s one of medicine’s mantras: If you have high blood pressure, taking steps to lower it will have a dramatic impact on your risk of stroke, heart disease and more. But 70 percent of people with high blood pressure still aren’t doing a good enough job controlling it, according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. ‘‘High blood pressure is clearly associated with stroke, and it’s a very preventable and treatable condition, but a lot of people still aren’t doing what they should,’’ says Dr. Keith Siller, medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Care...
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