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Forum - RESPeRATE User Reviews
Topic - I have a question...

Hi, I am 34 yrs old and have had hbp since giving birth to my first child. I am on meds and was doing quite well until just recently I have had episodes where my bp goes up to 140/97. I used resperate and after my session it...

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Hypertension at perimenopause

Topic - Blood Pressure & Hypertension

Q: I always had low blood pressure (110/70) readings until I reached perimenopause. I was on Loestrin for 9 years. My high bp fluctuated during this time. My blood pressure now is at 130 over 90. I have been off the Rx for a year and wonder if my readings will go down. I am 57, 130lbs 5'2" and have no other health problems. A: It is unlikely your blood pressure will go down by itself. It is more likely that it will continue to increase. Regular cardiovascular exercise and a diet rich in...

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Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure

Topic - Seasonal Variation in Blood Pressure

(Medical News Today) A French study reported in the January 12th issue of Archives of Internal Medicine has found a strong correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a large sample of the elderly. As a result, the investigators advise that, during periods of extreme temperatures, careful monitoring of blood pressure and antihypertensive treatment "could contribute to reducing the consequences of blood pressure variations in the elderly". Read more