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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 Support Forum
Topic - working on the weight
My weight kind of got away from me over the last year -- I shot up from 165 to 180. I was under a lot of stress, two sick offspring, one struggling in college - one had dental surgery and complications. On top of that was early...
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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:.
Types of BP meds to take without causing sexual dysfunction and impotence
Topic - Sex
Q: What are the best types of BP meds I can take without causing sexual dysfunction and impotence? A: Not all the diuretics used to treat high blood pressure are associated with sexual side effects but sometimes just a diuretic isn't enough to control hypertension. Some of the problems caused by blood pressure medication may be dose related so adjusting dosing can improve sexual function. Your doctor needs to know your concerns and figure out the best treatment plan for you. As an alternative to drugs, you might want to consider use of the RESPeRATE. Regular use lowers blood...
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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:
Lack of Sleep And Rising Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Topic - Lack of Sleep And Rising Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
(Medical News Today) - A report published in the November 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine finds that people who sleep less than 7.5 hours per day may have a higher future risk of heart disease. Kazuo Eguchi, M.D., Ph.D. (Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan) and colleagues also find an increased risk of heart disease among people who have little sleep combined with overnight elevated blood pressure. Read more
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