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Baja Blood Pressure cyber clinic

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 01:31 AM

OK Guys and Gents, sit in the comfort of your palapa for 15 minutes and take your blood pressure. The left arm is closer to the heart and more accurate. Let us know what blood pressure you have. Use a larger cuff if you are a big guy, a small or normal cuff on a large guy will cause higher blood pressure.

What meds are you taking or not taking to control your blood pressure.

Woody this is for you...I noticed yours was off the chart. What are you doing about it?

CortezBlue - 8-1-2013 at 08:33 AM

Hmmm, I noticed you didn't mention the ladies??

We just lost a 52 yo female friend to the "widow maker?" I guess it should be called a widower maker.

Ladies, rap em, strap em and pump them up, to check your stats as well.

Notice: I am not a Dr., but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 09:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
OK Guys and Gents, .........What meds are you taking or not taking to control your blood pressure.





Losartan 50mg

Amolodipine 5mg

DENNIS - 8-1-2013 at 09:41 AM

129/63
pulse-53

Don't worry....Be happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU

woody with a view - 8-1-2013 at 11:29 AM

doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 01:56 PM

Sorry I meant guys and gents AND GALS of course!!
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hmmm, I noticed you didn't mention the ladies??

We just lost a 52 yo female friend to the "widow maker?" I guess it should be called a widower maker.

Ladies, rap em, strap em and pump them up, to check your stats as well.

Notice: I am not a Dr., but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!

Sodium

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 02:21 PM

Since we are on a health topic, it appears that Mexico City has banned salt shakers from restaurant tables.............

http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3219/_no_salt_for_you_...

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 02:25 PM

Important though, what is your 15 minute resting blood pressure 2 hours after taking your BP medications?
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

DENNIS - 8-1-2013 at 02:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Since we are on a health topic, it appears that Mexico City has banned salt shakers from restaurant tables.............

http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3219/_no_salt_for_you_...



Sounds like the Bloomberg Strategy with the BIG New York sodas. That was tossed out the other day.

Doncha just love a government that tries to take care of you?

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 02:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Since we are on a health topic, it appears that Mexico City has banned salt shakers from restaurant tables.............

http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3219/_no_salt_for_you_...



Sounds like the Bloomberg Strategy with the BIG New York sodas. That was tossed out the other day.

Doncha just love a government that tries to take care of you?





Can you say "Nanny State"???........they are in our face with a soda and twinke ban and a high speed train to nowhere, but when we need them to really do something (like cut spending and reduce taxes) they are deaf. All they care about are pork projects and getting reelected.

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 02:38 PM

I think ban on Manteca would be more appropriate. The restaurants load the food up with salt before they serve you in Mexico, who needs to add salt after?
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Since we are on a health topic, it appears that Mexico City has banned salt shakers from restaurant tables.............

http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3219/_no_salt_for_you_...



Sounds like the Bloomberg Strategy with the BIG New York sodas. That was tossed out the other day.

Doncha just love a government that tries to take care of you?





Can you say "Nanny State"???........they are in our face with a soda and twinke ban and a high speed train to nowhere, but when we need them to really do something (like cut spending and reduce taxes) they are deaf. All they care about are pork projects and getting reelected.

DavidE - 8-1-2013 at 02:53 PM

Banned salt shakers? Groovy, now we can enjoy shakers with 20% pepper and 80% ground up charred tortilla.

Bajahowodd - 8-1-2013 at 05:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
OK Guys and Gents, .........What meds are you taking or not taking to control your blood pressure.





Losartan 50mg

Amolodipine 5mg


You are lucky, if that dosage works. Larger doses of Losartin are known to cause dizziness and larger dosages of amlodipine will cause swelling in your legs.

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 05:16 PM

Losartan is not recommended more than 100 mg. daily.

SFandH - 8-1-2013 at 06:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Since we are on a health topic, it appears that Mexico City has banned salt shakers from restaurant tables.............

http://www.thecommentator.com/article/3219/_no_salt_for_you_...



Sounds like the Bloomberg Strategy with the BIG New York sodas. That was tossed out the other day.

Doncha just love a government that tries to take care of you?
-

Yeah, too bad people don't take care of themselves, then gov wouldn't need to. Insurance premiums and Medicare taxes would be a lot less. I don't blame Bloomberg for trying. Banning harmful stuff is a good idea, especially considering individual irresponsibility. Strokes, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes are for the most part a result of poor lifestyle choices. It's our fault.


[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]

bledito - 8-1-2013 at 06:15 PM

124 over 80 and 54 years old

DENNIS - 8-1-2013 at 06:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
All they care about are pork projects and getting reelected.



And their pensions, which bothers me a lot.

DENNIS - 8-1-2013 at 06:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH
Strokes, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes are for the most part a result of poor lifestyle choices. It's our fault.




So....we pay for our indiscretions. That's our choice.
I don't need the government to tell me how to live their way. They have no idea what I want....my choice.....and I don't care for their suggestions.....turned to laws.
Leave me alone with my decisions.

SFandH - 8-1-2013 at 06:29 PM

127/79. I've been taking BP meds for 35 years. I've maybe missed 10 days. I always take it. I think I was born with hypertension. It's just me. Essential hypertension as the docs say.

I've taken every BP med invented, currently Losartan 50mg, Amolodipine 5mg. Same as Bajaguy. Good stuff but pricey. I buy it in TJ.

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 06:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH

I've taken every BP med invented, currently Losartan 50mg, Amolodipine 5mg. Same as Bajaguy. Good stuff but pricey. I buy it in TJ.

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]





I used to buy my meds in Ensenada and thought they were a bargain. I refilled my scripts in Nevada and received a 90 day supply for less then I was paying in Baja....depends on what health plan/insurance/medicare plans you have.

SFandH - 8-1-2013 at 07:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH

I've taken every BP med invented, currently Losartan 50mg, Amolodipine 5mg. Same as Bajaguy. Good stuff but pricey. I buy it in TJ.

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]





I used to buy my meds in Ensenada and thought they were a bargain. I refilled my scripts in Nevada and received a 90 day supply for less then I was paying in Baja....depends on what health plan/insurance/medicare plans you have.


I'm "self insured". Are you saying you paid for the meds in NV without insurance and they were cheaper than in Ensenada?

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]

bajaguy - 8-1-2013 at 07:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH
Quote:
Originally posted by bajaguy
Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH

I've taken every BP med invented, currently Losartan 50mg, Amolodipine 5mg. Same as Bajaguy. Good stuff but pricey. I buy it in TJ.

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]





I used to buy my meds in Ensenada and thought they were a bargain. I refilled my scripts in Nevada and received a 90 day supply for less then I was paying in Baja....depends on what health plan/insurance/medicare plans you have.


I'm "self insured". Are you saying you paid for the meds in NV without insurance and they were cheaper than in Ensenada?

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by SFandH]





Nah, had insurance...............however shop around as much as possible. I had a friend pick up my meds in San Felipe and they were about half of what I was being charged in Ensenada....same packaging.

BajaGeoff - 8-1-2013 at 09:55 PM

Popped into the chair at the supermarket this afternoon. 124/76. Not taking any medication currently....just trying to eat lean and surf more!

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 10:06 PM

You and Dennis are the only ones that are brave enough to post their resting blood pressures. I still want to know what Woody's is after taking his BP meds 2 hours later, resting 15 minutes. Great BP Geoff!!

Barry A. - 8-1-2013 at 10:30 PM

Losartan 25 mg, took it for 3 years but had to quit as I slowly became allergic to it------cheeks, tongue, and lips swelled up like crazy. Now I take nothing.

Tried 5 different types of BP meds--------allergic to all of them, and had similar reactions. They all did lower my BP, tho.

Now, at age 75, I live with high BP----------about 145/95 + -

Barry

EnsenadaDr - 8-1-2013 at 10:35 PM

Barry,

A very good medication is Clonidine, or Catapres, .1 mg. It lowers your blood pressure quickly and makes you a little drowsy, if you take it before bedtime, you can get a good night's rest as well.
Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Losartan 25 mg, took it for 3 years but had to quit as I slowly became allergic to it------cheeks, tongue, and lips swelled up like crazy. Now I take nothing.

Tried 5 different types of BP meds--------allergic to all of them, and had similar reactions. They all did lower my BP, tho.

Now, at age 75, I live with high BP----------about 145/95 + -

Barry

bledito - 8-2-2013 at 06:30 AM

viagra will lower bp and keep the honey happy

Barry A. - 8-2-2013 at 08:00 AM

Thank you, Doc----I will look into it.

Barry
Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Barry,

A very good medication is Clonidine, or Catapres, .1 mg. It lowers your blood pressure quickly and makes you a little drowsy, if you take it before bedtime, you can get a good night's rest as well.
Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Losartan 25 mg, took it for 3 years but had to quit as I slowly became allergic to it------cheeks, tongue, and lips swelled up like crazy. Now I take nothing.

Tried 5 different types of BP meds--------allergic to all of them, and had similar reactions. They all did lower my BP, tho.

Now, at age 75, I live with high BP----------about 145/95 + -

Barry

Bill Collector - 8-2-2013 at 08:02 AM

110/70
Logimax twice a day

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by Bill Collector]

EnsenadaDr - 8-2-2013 at 08:35 AM

That is 0.1 mg. Start out with that dosage, which is the lowest. Of course, make sure you ok it with your personal physician, as always.
Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Thank you, Doc----I will look into it.

Barry


Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Barry,

A very good medication is Clonidine, or Catapres, .1 mg. It lowers your blood pressure quickly and makes you a little drowsy, if you take it before bedtime, you can get a good night's rest as well.
Quote:
Originally posted by Barry A.
Losartan 25 mg, took it for 3 years but had to quit as I slowly became allergic to it------cheeks, tongue, and lips swelled up like crazy. Now I take nothing.

Tried 5 different types of BP meds--------allergic to all of them, and had similar reactions. They all did lower my BP, tho.

Now, at age 75, I live with high BP----------about 145/95 + -

Barry

DavidE - 8-2-2013 at 09:44 AM

Note: Do NOT use clonidine with Varapamil if you are Rx'd Verapamil, a very common BP and heart rate control med.

Additional note: Ask your personal MD about adding or subtracting medications from your personal formulary. I do not self-medicate. It gets more and more important as I age...

PS: Minus the Verapamil, the clonidine did exactly what Ensenada Dr. said it would. Sadly I need the Verapamil more than the clonidine...

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by DavidE]

DENNIS - 8-2-2013 at 10:48 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH
I don't blame Bloomberg for trying. Banning harmful stuff is a good idea, especially considering individual irresponsibility.



He didn't ban anything but the big cup. The soda was still readily available.
It was just "control freak" stooopid.

"Oh....I can't have a big cup? Well....give me two smaller cups instead."

Bajahowodd - 8-2-2013 at 04:55 PM

Processed foods and restaurant foods always contain high levels of sodium. It is the cheapest flavor enhancer. Sodium intake is the biggest problem with elevated blood pressure bar none.

There are myriad reasons that people may have elevated BP. But, as has been mentioned earlier, sometimes, it's just genetics. In midlife, I bicycled 10 miles a day, five days a week. The exception was when I had to make numerous business trips around the country. I had a weight ranging between 190 and 210, on a 6'4" frame. Yet, my BP was still hovering around 140/90. Now, I'm much older. Don't ride the bike. I'm now 245. I take Losartin, Amlopdipine, and Triamtermine daily and my BP is 130/78. But, due to the medications side effects. I feel crappy more often than not.

That brings me to question whether the so-called healthy BP readings were not overly influence by big pharma for profit.

DavidE - 8-2-2013 at 05:08 PM

What works for me,

Is drinking an extra three or four glasses of water a day. Does it help to flush sodium?

Barry A. - 8-2-2013 at 05:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Processed foods and restaurant foods always contain high levels of sodium. It is the cheapest flavor enhancer. Sodium intake is the biggest problem with elevated blood pressure bar none.

There are myriad reasons that people may have elevated BP. But, as has been mentioned earlier, sometimes, it's just genetics. In midlife, I bicycled 10 miles a day, five days a week. The exception was when I had to make numerous business trips around the country. I had a weight ranging between 190 and 210, on a 6'4" frame. Yet, my BP was still hovering around 140/90. Now, I'm much older. Don't ride the bike. I'm now 245. I take Losartin, Amlopdipine, and Triamtermine daily and my BP is 130/78. But, due to the medications side effects. I feel crappy more often than not.

That brings me to question whether the so-called healthy BP readings were not overly influence by big pharma for profit.


Exactly!!! I feel so much better since I quit BP meds altogether. I do drink A LOT of water daily, and have for years-----I think that helps. At my age (75) I am interested in 'quality of life', not feeling bad for years to come------so I will take my chanches with elevated BP.

Barry

Lee - 8-2-2013 at 05:45 PM

Resting 130/80. Tachyacardia last night and this morning, pulse to 130bpm. When B/P reached 160/110 resting, checked into an ER where it peaked at 190/120, P = 140. Still haven't figured it out and MDs are scratching their heads. Blood/thyroid fine. Swear I'm healthy.

EnsenadaDr - 8-3-2013 at 02:15 PM

That is very impressive!! Height and weight? I would bet you are normal weight for your height.
Quote:
Originally posted by bledito
124 over 80 and 54 years old

EnsenadaDr - 8-3-2013 at 02:21 PM

Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker and Clonidine has a totally different mechanism of action. I have included a link which mentions possible side effects of using the two together, that is why you should make sure your heart rate is not too low when using both of them together. But most medcations have warnings when used concurrently. Why not ask your doctor to switch you over to another Calcium channel blocker such as Diltiazem?

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/ucm1969...
Quote:
Originally posted by DavidE
Note: Do NOT use clonidine with Varapamil if you are Rx'd Verapamil, a very common BP and heart rate control med.

Additional note: Ask your personal MD about adding or subtracting medications from your personal formulary. I do not self-medicate. It gets more and more important as I age...

PS: Minus the Verapamil, the clonidine did exactly what Ensenada Dr. said it would. Sadly I need the Verapamil more than the clonidine...

[Edited on 8-2-2013 by DavidE]


[Edited on 8-3-2013 by EnsenadaDr]

EnsenadaDr - 8-3-2013 at 02:33 PM

What are your meds? I think you need to see a cardiologist ASAP and get a 24 hour Holter monitor. You need to be on some blood pressure medication and possibly one that will lower your heart rate. You might have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or superventricular tachycardia.
Quote:
Originally posted by Lee
Resting 130/80. Tachyacardia last night and this morning, pulse to 130bpm. When B/P reached 160/110 resting, checked into an ER where it peaked at 190/120, P = 140. Still haven't figured it out and MDs are scratching their heads. Blood/thyroid fine. Swear I'm healthy.

SFandH - 8-3-2013 at 03:06 PM

I get my lowest BP readings after a couple of beers.. No kidding, really, it's true.

Never measured after 4 or more beers.

Who cares then? ;)

In fact I'm in the process of lowering my BP now after a day working in the yard.

Salud amigos!

[Edited on 8-3-2013 by SFandH]

DENNIS - 8-3-2013 at 03:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
You might have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or superventricular tachycardia.




A-Fib is what caused my stroke. It's a common occurence with A-Fib.
Go to a doctor and have it cured. They do that.

SFandH - 8-3-2013 at 03:49 PM

Can you feel A-Fib? If so, how so?

DENNIS - 8-3-2013 at 04:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH
Can you feel A-Fib? If so, how so?



Oh sure. It's an uneven heart beat, like.......thub blub thub blub blub thub blub thub blub blub............something like that in minor cases. More severe cases, you can feel with your hand, or other ways.
Get a stethoscope and listen.

They have these wrist band heat monitors...Costco here....70 bucks.....that will tell you everything.....bp/ pulse and an indicator for uneven heart beat.....A-Fib. I use mine daily.

Lee - 8-3-2013 at 08:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
What are your meds? I think you need to see a cardiologist ASAP and get a 24 hour Holter monitor. You need to be on some blood pressure medication and possibly one that will lower your heart rate. You might have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or superventricular tachycardia.


Not on meds. Today GP told me to see a cardio next week for a Event Monitor (worn for a month). No hx of this stuff. ER doc asked if I was ''A Fib''. You know your stuff.
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by SFandH
Can you feel A-Fib? If so, how so?


Oh sure. It's an uneven heart beat, like.......thub blub thub blub blub thub blub thub blub blub............something like that in minor cases.


Yup. Have a Steath and THAT is what I sounded like yesterday. About every 3 beat was off -- like it was skipping. Freaked out. GP said the Event Monitor can ''take a picture'' of the A-Fib -- I just push a button on the monitor.

Other symptoms in the a.m. during tachy: sweating, left shoulder ache (thought it was from working out the day before). Totally caught off guard by this stuff.

[Edited on 8-4-2013 by Lee]

EnsenadaDr - 8-3-2013 at 09:25 PM

Quote:
Dennis is talking about cardioversion which can take your heart out of an irregular rhythm. However, there are many causes for afib, and all of them have to be ruled out including an electrolyte imbalance, abnormal anatomy of the heart and/or valves (can be seen with a TEE or doppler study). You are taking the right step in getting the event monitor, but if you notice your heart rhythm going very fast, you might try the valsalva maneuver which is akin to bearing down as in a bowel movement. No kidding I had a young 20 year old guy come in to the ER and his heart rhythm was racing uncontrollably. I told him to go into the bathroom and act like he was having a bowel movement, and after the third try his heart was back to normal. Always head to the ER if you have an episode like this and call your doctor if your heart rate starts going over 120 and/or your blood pressure goes over 160/110.
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
[][iOriginally posted by EnsenadaDr
You might have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or superventricular tachycardia.




A-Fib is what caused my stroke. It's a common occurence with A-Fib.
Go to a doctor and have it cured. They do that.

Frank - 8-3-2013 at 10:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hmmm, I noticed you didn't mention the ladies??

We just lost a 52 yo female friend to the "widow maker?" I guess it should be called a widower maker.

Ladies, rap em, strap em and pump them up, to check your stats as well.

Notice: I am not a Dr., but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!


Left main coronary arterial blockage. The left main supplies a large portion of the heart with oxygenated blood.

Time is muscle when it comes to the heart.

Edit, forgot my BP 108/73

[Edited on 8-4-2013 by Frank]

Udo - 8-4-2013 at 07:44 AM

My BP usually varies a lot, but resting BP, 2 hours after meds, and early morning:

from 115 to 138 over 66 to 90. Heart rate is 58 to 72

Here are my meds:
Cartia 240mg
Carvedilol 6.25 mg
Atorvastatin 40mg

Estazolam 2mg
Temazepam 30 mg

Trilipix 135mg

Now for my daily vitamin supplements:
Selenium 200mcg
D-3 2000iu
Cinnamon 500mg
Fish oil (Omega3) 1400mg
Psyllium husks 200mcg
Vit. C 3000mg
Daily multivitamin from Costco ! large pill
Niacin 500mg
Potassium Gluconate 550mg
Valerian root 450mg

Last PSA 7.2 (30 days ago) which has been my average for the last three years.

Had it not been for Jana's running marathons, 15 years ago, I would never have known about my cholesterol and my BP. I went to pick up her race packet and afterward I stopped at a free BP test booth.
My BP and heart rate were off the charts. No wonder they call high blood pressure the silent killer! I felt fine! Had it not been for that day, i would not be writing this.

All my MDs are aware of my daily vitamin intake
Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Important though, what is your 15 minute resting blood pressure 2 hours after taking your BP medications?
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

DENNIS - 8-4-2013 at 09:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Frank
Edit, forgot my BP 108/73




WOW. That's probably about as low as you want to see it go, Frank. :?:

EnsenadaDr - 8-4-2013 at 10:46 AM

Great Frank, keep up the good work.
Quote:
Originally posted by Frank
Quote:
Originally posted by CortezBlue
Hmmm, I noticed you didn't mention the ladies??

We just lost a 52 yo female friend to the "widow maker?" I guess it should be called a widower maker.

Ladies, rap em, strap em and pump them up, to check your stats as well.

Notice: I am not a Dr., but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!


Left main coronary arterial blockage. The left main supplies a large portion of the heart with oxygenated blood.

Time is muscle when it comes to the heart.

Edit, forgot my BP 108/73

[Edited on 8-4-2013 by Frank]

EnsenadaDr - 8-4-2013 at 10:52 AM

Yes, Udo, high blood pressure is the silent killer alright, in fact most people feel better off the BP meds than on them, but the real test is the sphygmomanometer!!
Quote:
Originally posted by Udo
My BP usually varies a lot, but resting BP, 2 hours after meds, and early morning:

from 115 to 138 over 66 to 90. Heart rate is 58 to 72

Here are my meds:
Cartia 240mg
Carvedilol 6.25 mg
Atorvastatin 40mg

Estazolam 2mg
Temazepam 30 mg

Trilipix 135mg

Now for my daily vitamin supplements:
Selenium 200mcg
D-3 2000iu
Cinnamon 500mg
Fish oil (Omega3) 1400mg
Psyllium husks 200mcg
Vit. C 3000mg
Daily multivitamin from Costco ! large pill
Niacin 500mg
Potassium Gluconate 550mg
Valerian root 450mg

Last PSA 7.2 (30 days ago) which has been my average for the last three years.

Had it not been for Jana's running marathons, 15 years ago, I would never have known about my cholesterol and my BP. I went to pick up her race packet and afterward I stopped at a free BP test booth.
My BP and heart rate were off the charts. No wonder they call high blood pressure the silent killer! I felt fine! Had it not been for that day, i would not be writing this.

All my MDs are aware of my daily vitamin intake


Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Important though, what is your 15 minute resting blood pressure 2 hours after taking your BP medications?
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

luv2fish - 8-4-2013 at 01:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Yes, Udo, high blood pressure is the silent killer alright, in fact most people feel better off the BP meds than on them, but the real test is the sphygmomanometer!!
Quote:
Originally posted by Udo
My BP usually varies a lot, but resting BP, 2 hours after meds, and early morning:

from 115 to 138 over 66 to 90. Heart rate is 58 to 72

Here are my meds:
Cartia 240mg
Carvedilol 6.25 mg
Atorvastatin 40mg

Estazolam 2mg
Temazepam 30 mg

Trilipix 135mg

Now for my daily vitamin supplements:
Selenium 200mcg
D-3 2000iu
Cinnamon 500mg
Fish oil (Omega3) 1400mg
Psyllium husks 200mcg
Vit. C 3000mg
Daily multivitamin from Costco ! large pill
Niacin 500mg
Potassium Gluconate 550mg
Valerian root 450mg

Last PSA 7.2 (30 days ago) which has been my average for the last three years.

Had it not been for Jana's running marathons, 15 years ago, I would never have known about my cholesterol and my BP. I went to pick up her race packet and afterward I stopped at a free BP test booth.
My BP and heart rate were off the charts. No wonder they call high blood pressure the silent killer! I felt fine! Had it not been for that day, i would not be writing this.

All my MDs are aware of my daily vitamin intake


Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Important though, what is your 15 minute resting blood pressure 2 hours after taking your BP medications?
Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

Hi Ensenada Dr. and thank you for your post. My b.p. 117/75 {with tribenzor 20-5-12.5 mg}however a couple of weeks ago I stopped taking cymbalta 60mg x 2 day and I began to get palputations and fluttering in my ears,I checked my b.p. and it was 175/113.I called Keck Med Ctr @ U.S.C. and they told me so long as I had no chest pain I was ok. So my question to you is can not taking Cymbalta elevate your b.p.?????????

Bajahowodd - 8-5-2013 at 04:52 PM

My father had multiple episode of tachycardia after he turned 70. Three time he had to go to the ER and have them use the paddles to stop and restart his heart. He died at 76 with what was diagnosed as congestive heart failure. Sorry Dennis.:no:

DENNIS - 8-5-2013 at 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Sorry Dennis.:no:



I'm still here and my pulse is rock solid steady.
Thanks for the premature condolences.

Udo - 8-5-2013 at 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Yes, Udo, high blood pressure is the silent killer alright...


sphygmomanometer!!
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:?::?::?:

In good company

bajaguy - 8-5-2013 at 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

I'm still here and my pulse is rock solid steady.
Thanks for the premature condolences.





You and Mark Twain, Dennis :lol:

DENNIS - 8-5-2013 at 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Udo


sphygmomanometer!!


Blood pressure cuff.

DENNIS - 8-5-2013 at 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy




You and Mark Twain, Dennis :lol:




Yeah...."greatly exaggerated" or something like that. :biggrin:

Retireded - 8-5-2013 at 07:28 PM

I quit taking bp meds on the road coming here from Wa state. It has stayed around 130/65 ever since.
Changes in attitude, changes in lattitude. Just like Hukd on fonix, werkd for me.

EnsenadaDr - 8-5-2013 at 07:58 PM

OH man, no doesn't sound right. Seems like someone else had a problem with Cymbalta. That blood pressure is off the charts...and it would seem to coincide with your taking Cymbalta. One of the side effects of Cymbalta is high blood pressure. Please see your doctor immediately.
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Yes, Udo, high blood pressure is the silent killer alright, in fact most people feel better off the BP meds than on them, but the real test is the sphygmomanometer!!
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My BP usually varies a lot, but resting BP, 2 hours after meds, and early morning:

from 115 to 138 over 66 to 90. Heart rate is 58 to 72

Here are my meds:
Cartia 240mg
Carvedilol 6.25 mg
Atorvastatin 40mg

Estazolam 2mg
Temazepam 30 mg

Trilipix 135mg

Now for my daily vitamin supplements:
Selenium 200mcg
D-3 2000iu
Cinnamon 500mg
Fish oil (Omega3) 1400mg
Psyllium husks 200mcg
Vit. C 3000mg
Daily multivitamin from Costco ! large pill
Niacin 500mg
Potassium Gluconate 550mg
Valerian root 450mg

Last PSA 7.2 (30 days ago) which has been my average for the last three years.

Had it not been for Jana's running marathons, 15 years ago, I would never have known about my cholesterol and my BP. I went to pick up her race packet and afterward I stopped at a free BP test booth.
My BP and heart rate were off the charts. No wonder they call high blood pressure the silent killer! I felt fine! Had it not been for that day, i would not be writing this.

All my MDs are aware of my daily vitamin intake


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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Important though, what is your 15 minute resting blood pressure 2 hours after taking your BP medications?
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Originally posted by woody with a view
doc has me well medicated for BP, cholesterol.

edit: i commented on the other thread to say that if it wasn't for the Naval Regs REQUIRING me to get a checkup i would have prolly had an issue sooner or later.

[Edited on 8-1-2013 by woody with a view]

Hi Ensenada Dr. and thank you for your post. My b.p. 117/75 {with tribenzor 20-5-12.5 mg}however a couple of weeks ago I stopped taking cymbalta 60mg x 2 day and I began to get palputations and fluttering in my ears,I checked my b.p. and it was 175/113.I called Keck Med Ctr @ U.S.C. and they told me so long as I had no chest pain I was ok. So my question to you is can not taking Cymbalta elevate your b.p.?????????

EnsenadaDr - 8-5-2013 at 07:59 PM

There are now medications, such as calcium channel blockers, like Diltiazem, beta Blockers, and a newer drug called Amiodarone which can control episodes of tachycardia.
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
My father had multiple episode of tachycardia after he turned 70. Three time he had to go to the ER and have them use the paddles to stop and restart his heart. He died at 76 with what was diagnosed as congestive heart failure. Sorry Dennis.:no:

EnsenadaDr - 8-5-2013 at 08:02 PM

Congratulations, but I wouldn't suggest that for everyone..Blood pressure needs to be checked daily for anyone with high blood pressure and don't go off of any medication without the ok of your doctor.
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Originally posted by Retireded
I quit taking bp meds on the road coming here from Wa state. It has stayed around 130/65 ever since.
Changes in attitude, changes in lattitude. Just like Hukd on fonix, werkd for me.