If you have Hypertension will your blood pressure ever go down without medication?

March 29, 2009 By 7 Comments
jamie asked:


I am wondering because I have a lot of anxiety and when I take my blood pressure it jumps around depending on how nervous I get. Sometimes it can be 140/90 and sometimes 121/76. I was wondering if I had Hypertension would my blood pressure ever be able to go down to normal or is it just always high for people with Hypertension? So if mine is 121/76 just once I should be OK?

Thanks…

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Can you tell acurately if a child has high blood pressure?

March 28, 2009 By 6 Comments
curious asked:


My sister checked my son with her at home cuff and it showed that his blood pressure was 142 over 92. Can this be right? Is this high? He is 11, 5ft. 3″ tall and 175 lbs and he carries all his weight in his belly and chest. I am extremely worried about his weight and I am very concerned about her thinking that his blood pressure is high. I will make an appointment with his physician in the morning but was curious if anyone else has delt with this?

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what happens when diastolic blood pressure is the same as systolic?

March 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
linna77 asked:


i have been trying to figure out what would happen if you have blood pressure, for example 90 over 90? and what would cause that to happen?

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Is it bad for people with hypertension to siesta or sleep at day time?

March 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Songbird asked:


Is there any truth about this? I have heard from several people that its bad for people with hypertension to sleep at day time or to siesta. I tried searching online but I couldnt find answers. Thanks

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How to prevent high blood pressure in the future?

March 24, 2009 By 2 Comments
Joy asked:


My mom has high blood pressure, so am I doomed to one day get it due to genes? Is there anything I should do to keep from getting it?

Thanks

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Do I need to stay on medication if my blood pressure is normal?

March 24, 2009 By 13 Comments
Jojo asked:


I have had high blood pressure for years, even with medication it would not go down. Over a year ago I joined Curves for Woman and since my blood pressure has been going down. Two days ago I went to the doctor for the results on the cholesterol test. My blood pressure is now 120 over 68. My doctor tells me I have to stay on medication for the rest of my life. Some time ago I was told by other doctors I could get off meds when it goes down I lose more weight. Who is right. I don’t like being on prescriptions for life. I think prescription drugs are dangerous, and am afraid of what the end result will be.

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What is the most accurate digital blood pressure monitor?

March 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
aaDiva asked:


I am currently using the Omron Brand digi monitor and it really differs with the aneroid sphygmomanometer. (Can’t operate the aneroid by myself)

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Can Inderal (propanolol Hydrochloride) be used to treat both essential tremor and hypertension?

March 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
sarah asked:


The doctor has prescribed Inderal 40mg once a day as a medication both for essential tremor and hypertension (for which I was taking another medicine). Does this mean that i will have to take this medication forever or it can be withdrawn after some time. What can be the side effects.

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What does mmHg mean in taking blood pressure and what type of measurement of speed do they use to find out BP.

March 20, 2009 By 7 Comments
Adam G asked:


I’m doing a science fair project and I don’t know what mmHg means on the blood pressure monitor. I also don’t know how they know how fast it’s going. Do they use some sort of measurement of speed or something? If someone can tell me the answers to those questions then I’ll be hoping for an A+

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What could be the reasons for frequent blood pressure fluctuations?

March 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
cool_gal asked:


What could be the reason for frequent blood pressure fluctuations and nose-bleeding? All tests (heart,kidneys etc) are normal. Is it in any way dangerous? Please advise. Any treatment?

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