I am a 24 year old male. Both my parents have high blood pressure. I first realized that I had high blood pressure (160/90) when I was 22. When I went to the doctor I was told that I was too young to take any medication and was told to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Now my blood pressure fluctuates a lot ranging from 120/68 to 160/110. But normally its around 140/90. I have been eathing healthy and exercising regularly, but I don't see any significant reduction in my blood pressure. Any advice would be highly appreciated.How to control High Blood Pressure?
Three top ways to lower blood pressure:
Try to cut out as much salt as possible.
Drink lots of water.
Get plenty of aerobic exercise.
Sounds like you are doing these. Get a second opinion from another doctor. If non-medicine methods aren't working, then medication is needed.How to control High Blood Pressure?
I'm surprised your doctor told you you're too young. Given your family history and the fact you're watching your diet and exercising and still have high readings, I would think trying a low dose of medications would be in order. Are you under a lot of stress regularly? Perhaps you should seek a second medical opinion. Also, there are some tests that should be run to rule out certain pre-existing diseases and conditions.
relaxation and meditation techniques.
you could try yoga or some other form of physical relaxation.
i would actually recommend some sort of breathing form
(ala anna coy's work) but when you relax, your body's tissues let go of the water they have been retaining. The ';fight or flight'; response causes your body to retain water. True relaxation allows your body to let go of the preparation for hardship.
I would say find some sort of relaxing practice that you do each
day to teach yourself/your body how to truly relax. Advanced
yogis can easily do things like control their blood pressure and heart rate. sounds like you could benefit from that.
you might also consider biofeedback to learn how to control
your body for this purpose.
This is what i do: www.dancemeditation.org
A cardiologist must give you a checkup...Maybe you do need medicine. You can ask him or her if you can have enalapril or valsartan.
Exercise. Water. Get a life, you sound normal.
Friday, May 14, 2010
I hate my workplace atmosphere. how can i controlled the pressures?
nothing interesting in there.I hate my workplace atmosphere. how can i controlled the pressures?
Don't care about the place.Just engage yourself fully in work %26amp; you will start enjoying it.I hate my workplace atmosphere. how can i controlled the pressures?
Throw a party and invite the boss to be in blindfolds.
Don't care about the place.Just engage yourself fully in work %26amp; you will start enjoying it.I hate my workplace atmosphere. how can i controlled the pressures?
Throw a party and invite the boss to be in blindfolds.
How does the air flow rate controlled by the orifice differential pressure affect the make up rate of water?
cooling towerHow does the air flow rate controlled by the orifice differential pressure affect the make up rate of water?
What orifice are you referring to?
The make up rate of a cooling tower is dependent on the heat load on the tower. Fans pull ambient air through the tower, contacting the water droplets of the tower spray from the distribution nozzles. The cooling does not necessarily occur by just lowering the temp of the water. Most of the cooling occurs by the process of evaporation of the circulating water. Water is not blown out the top of the tower. Water vapor is exiting the top of the tower. For every pound of water evaporated, you remove about 1000 BTU of heat from the cooling water system.
Suppose that a steam plant is operating a steam turbine generator, with a steam flow of 300,000 lbm/hr. The exhaust of the steam turbine is dumped to a condenser to be condensed back into water to be reused by thte boiler. To condense the steam, you must remove 1000 btu (this is called the latent heat of vaporization) from each pound of steam. This heat is transferred to the cooling water flowing through the condenser. Its flow rate (in pounds/hr) is much higher than that of the steam. Now, the heat must be removed from the cooling water in the tower. In fact we must remove the heat equal to the latent heat that was present in the steam before it was condensed. That means that we must evaporate 300,000 pound/hr of our cooling water, which means we are losing about 600 gallons of water per minute. That's a lot of water to be made up!How does the air flow rate controlled by the orifice differential pressure affect the make up rate of water?
The air flow rate is controlled by the orifice. Change in the orifice causes change in the differential pressure, which is how it controls the flow of air. More differential pressure, less air, less differential pressure, more air.
In a cooling tower, the make up water is the water used to replace the water lost in the cooling process.
So there are two mechanism by which the air flow rate could alter the rate of water make up.
The first is that the more air there is, the more water is caught up in the air flow, and leaves the tower.
The second is that the more air there is, the more cooling is done by air, and not the water, so the demand for water decreases.
It depends on the design of the tower whether the first or second mechanism has the greater effect.
If the tower is relatively large and the air velocity small, this ensures that very little water escapes, the second mechanism is dominant, and as air increases, water usage decreases.
If it is small, and the air velocity high, more water will be drawn out of the tower if more air is used, so the consumption goes up and not down.
Simple
What orifice are you referring to?
The make up rate of a cooling tower is dependent on the heat load on the tower. Fans pull ambient air through the tower, contacting the water droplets of the tower spray from the distribution nozzles. The cooling does not necessarily occur by just lowering the temp of the water. Most of the cooling occurs by the process of evaporation of the circulating water. Water is not blown out the top of the tower. Water vapor is exiting the top of the tower. For every pound of water evaporated, you remove about 1000 BTU of heat from the cooling water system.
Suppose that a steam plant is operating a steam turbine generator, with a steam flow of 300,000 lbm/hr. The exhaust of the steam turbine is dumped to a condenser to be condensed back into water to be reused by thte boiler. To condense the steam, you must remove 1000 btu (this is called the latent heat of vaporization) from each pound of steam. This heat is transferred to the cooling water flowing through the condenser. Its flow rate (in pounds/hr) is much higher than that of the steam. Now, the heat must be removed from the cooling water in the tower. In fact we must remove the heat equal to the latent heat that was present in the steam before it was condensed. That means that we must evaporate 300,000 pound/hr of our cooling water, which means we are losing about 600 gallons of water per minute. That's a lot of water to be made up!How does the air flow rate controlled by the orifice differential pressure affect the make up rate of water?
The air flow rate is controlled by the orifice. Change in the orifice causes change in the differential pressure, which is how it controls the flow of air. More differential pressure, less air, less differential pressure, more air.
In a cooling tower, the make up water is the water used to replace the water lost in the cooling process.
So there are two mechanism by which the air flow rate could alter the rate of water make up.
The first is that the more air there is, the more water is caught up in the air flow, and leaves the tower.
The second is that the more air there is, the more cooling is done by air, and not the water, so the demand for water decreases.
It depends on the design of the tower whether the first or second mechanism has the greater effect.
If the tower is relatively large and the air velocity small, this ensures that very little water escapes, the second mechanism is dominant, and as air increases, water usage decreases.
If it is small, and the air velocity high, more water will be drawn out of the tower if more air is used, so the consumption goes up and not down.
Simple
Where can I find a Toro lawn sprinkler controller that is controlled by water pressure instead of low voltage?
The system was installed around 1976, and has worked great. My problem is the zone dial has a hair line crack and is leaking water. I do not want to go electric, because I have no idea where the valves are at with out digging up the yard.Where can I find a Toro lawn sprinkler controller that is controlled by water pressure instead of low voltage?
I am not sure what you want - anything that is pressure-activated would seem to defeat the purpose of your timer, unless you are suggesting a low-pressure cut-off?
But you have several options to control water-flow if that is the only issue and if the zone dial cannot be repaired. We keep four of the units listed below that allow us to pretty much custom-program our soaker hoses for their location, type of plantings, length of hose and time of day. We stagger them so not more than one runs at any given time and they operate irrespective of pressure and load. Replace the one 9V battery each year and you are done. There is also a manual on/off option if needed.
Similar units exist for hard-plumbing directly into the feed line, or one of these may be installed with the correct fittings if you are operating a central irrigation system.
I am not sure what you want - anything that is pressure-activated would seem to defeat the purpose of your timer, unless you are suggesting a low-pressure cut-off?
But you have several options to control water-flow if that is the only issue and if the zone dial cannot be repaired. We keep four of the units listed below that allow us to pretty much custom-program our soaker hoses for their location, type of plantings, length of hose and time of day. We stagger them so not more than one runs at any given time and they operate irrespective of pressure and load. Replace the one 9V battery each year and you are done. There is also a manual on/off option if needed.
Similar units exist for hard-plumbing directly into the feed line, or one of these may be installed with the correct fittings if you are operating a central irrigation system.
I am 23 and I have problems controlling my blood pressure?
I am a 23 years old male and couple a weeks ago I found out that I have
a high blood pressure.I have been working out for about 5 years now
and I used many different supplements like creatine, protein, amino acids
and caffeine staff. Three weeks ago I didn;t feel good and I went to
the ER cuz my BP was 150/98 and they did a blood test and said that I am
ok and there is nothing wrong with my kidneys, heart, liver and I am
healthy, but couple a days after same thing happend and I had to go back
to the ER with the same BP readings. I got very scared, they checked
me out again and they said anxiety is the problem. The doc
put me on 1mg Xanax pills for the anxiety and said that I ll be fine .Next day I
called cardiologist and went to see him, he sent me for additional blood
tests and urine tests and EKG and ECHO cardiogram also. When the
results came he called me and he said that everything is compliteley normal.
I stoped all supplements and work out. My BP is stil going up and
down.At daytime it's about 130/80 and after 5 6 pm it goes up to
144-150/80-90I am 23 and I have problems controlling my blood pressure?
For blood pressure do these exercises everyday.You will see the benefits within days, as you can check BP yourself.Continue the exercise once a day, after you are better.You may be able to reduce/stop your medication over longer term, although the doctor will say you have be on medication for life.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.
Anulom Vilom 鈥?
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril
then 鈥?close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril
then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril
then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day).
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.
Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.
Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
Duration : 5 to 15 times
Do it and reap the benefits, and send me a message after 4 weeks.I am 23 and I have problems controlling my blood pressure?
you made a very good decision to stop taking different kinds of supplements. Some of those supplements have stuff in them that causes your heart to beat fast and make the blood pressure rise. Sounds like you are in good health. Your numbers are less than borderline. give the supplements time to get out of your system, then monitor how your bp does. If it has not gone down after a month of being off the supplements, then go back to your doctor.
Stop taking stimulants like that caffeine thing.
I have blood pressure problems too. I take a pill.
Go to www.healtline.com it might help you
You are right to be concerned... your BP is elevated. This can lead to many other health problems. That's why it's important to control it.
I'm assuming you have a home monitor? Is that where you're getting your readings?
Before taking a reading you should wait for 30 minutes after exercising, smoking, having caffeine or alcohol. Then sit quietly for five minutes. Take two readings about 3 to 5 minutes apart.
If possible, take readings several times throughout the week at different times of the day. A BP log can be found on this page: http://www.smart-heart-living.com/high-b鈥?/a>
You'll also find lots of other information about BP, what is considered high BP, a link to find home monitors.
But most importantly for you there are tips and links to ways you can control your blood pressure.
Good Luck!
The fear you're getting may really be more linked to anxiety than your blood pressure. You just happen to be checking your blood pressure to see if that's what's causing the stress you feel. People's blood pressure can change a lot more than yours and still not feel it. Your blood pressure is on the high side, but there is a lot of variation in blood pressure in a population of healthy people.
Just take care of your body and really try to lower the anxiety. I think you're pretty convinced that something is wrong with your body, but you may just be anxious--especially if you've had so many tests and they still think you're fine.
a high blood pressure.I have been working out for about 5 years now
and I used many different supplements like creatine, protein, amino acids
and caffeine staff. Three weeks ago I didn;t feel good and I went to
the ER cuz my BP was 150/98 and they did a blood test and said that I am
ok and there is nothing wrong with my kidneys, heart, liver and I am
healthy, but couple a days after same thing happend and I had to go back
to the ER with the same BP readings. I got very scared, they checked
me out again and they said anxiety is the problem. The doc
put me on 1mg Xanax pills for the anxiety and said that I ll be fine .Next day I
called cardiologist and went to see him, he sent me for additional blood
tests and urine tests and EKG and ECHO cardiogram also. When the
results came he called me and he said that everything is compliteley normal.
I stoped all supplements and work out. My BP is stil going up and
down.At daytime it's about 130/80 and after 5 6 pm it goes up to
144-150/80-90I am 23 and I have problems controlling my blood pressure?
For blood pressure do these exercises everyday.You will see the benefits within days, as you can check BP yourself.Continue the exercise once a day, after you are better.You may be able to reduce/stop your medication over longer term, although the doctor will say you have be on medication for life.
Build up your timing gradually.If you feel tired or dizzy, stop and resume after one minute.
Anulom Vilom 鈥?
Close your right nostril with thumb and deep breath-in through left nostril
then 鈥?close left nostril with two fingers and breath-out through right nostril
then -keeping the left nostril closed deep breath-in through right nostril
then - close your right nostril with thumb and breath-out through left nostril.
This is one cycle of anulom vilom.
Repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 minutes in one day).
You can do this before breakfast/lunch/dinner or before bedtime or in bed.Remember to take deep long breaths into the lungs.You can do this while sitting on floor or chair or lying in bed.
Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.
Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
Duration : 5 to 15 times
Do it and reap the benefits, and send me a message after 4 weeks.I am 23 and I have problems controlling my blood pressure?
you made a very good decision to stop taking different kinds of supplements. Some of those supplements have stuff in them that causes your heart to beat fast and make the blood pressure rise. Sounds like you are in good health. Your numbers are less than borderline. give the supplements time to get out of your system, then monitor how your bp does. If it has not gone down after a month of being off the supplements, then go back to your doctor.
Stop taking stimulants like that caffeine thing.
I have blood pressure problems too. I take a pill.
Go to www.healtline.com it might help you
You are right to be concerned... your BP is elevated. This can lead to many other health problems. That's why it's important to control it.
I'm assuming you have a home monitor? Is that where you're getting your readings?
Before taking a reading you should wait for 30 minutes after exercising, smoking, having caffeine or alcohol. Then sit quietly for five minutes. Take two readings about 3 to 5 minutes apart.
If possible, take readings several times throughout the week at different times of the day. A BP log can be found on this page: http://www.smart-heart-living.com/high-b鈥?/a>
You'll also find lots of other information about BP, what is considered high BP, a link to find home monitors.
But most importantly for you there are tips and links to ways you can control your blood pressure.
Good Luck!
The fear you're getting may really be more linked to anxiety than your blood pressure. You just happen to be checking your blood pressure to see if that's what's causing the stress you feel. People's blood pressure can change a lot more than yours and still not feel it. Your blood pressure is on the high side, but there is a lot of variation in blood pressure in a population of healthy people.
Just take care of your body and really try to lower the anxiety. I think you're pretty convinced that something is wrong with your body, but you may just be anxious--especially if you've had so many tests and they still think you're fine.
Any unfailing simple method of controlling high blood pressure based on experience?
Aerobic exercise on a regular basis. I take beta blockers and it works great as well, the drug is called Quinipril.Any unfailing simple method of controlling high blood pressure based on experience?
EXERCISE! I NO LONGER TAKE BP MEDICATION!Any unfailing simple method of controlling high blood pressure based on experience?
Depends on it's cause. Changing diet, doing relaxation techniques, or petting a cat or dog will all reduce blood pressure.
Yes, exercise and eat a diet high in protein, low in salt and fats. Salt in small amounts is ok, but even small amounts can raise blood pressure. Get a check up. You may have other issues causing your high blood pressure.
Yoga and pranayama will help you. But one should find out the reason for the BP first. It can be due to pathological or psychological reasons. You can take one rudved ayurvedic capsule daily as a preventive. Or drink Noni herbal fruit juice twice a day in water.
Hello:
High Blood Pressure a.k.a. Hypertension can be controlled in various ways with advice from your own doctor since everyone is different when it comes to their hypertension needs! I would check with your doctor first,and follow his or her advice as to if they want you to follow a diet,lose weight,take medication,etc...
High Blood Pressure can be controlled by doing the following things:
If your doctor prescribes high blood pressure medication for you,make sure that you take your medication EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR!! The only reason I say that is because some people stop taking their medication once they start feeling better,and you should contact your doctor's office and meet with your doctor before going off of any high blood pressure medication! If you are taking any high blood pressure medication and you have severe side effects,or if you start to feel really ill,than be sure to contact your doctor's office IMMEDIATELY,so they can advise you on what course of action that they want you to take next!
Diet is CRUCIAL when it comes to controlling high blood pressure and one of the culprits in food is salt! Salt is hidden in MANY FOODS that people aren't even aware of,so please READ FOOD LABELS VERY CAREFULLY!! There is a diet called the DASH Diet,but ALWAYS TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET!! The DASH Diet is for people with hypertension and it helps to either limit,or eliminate alot of salty foods in your diet,therefore providing you with different and more healty food options!
Alot of foods such as bologna,bacon,dill pickles,canned soups,frozen dinners,french fries,pizza,etc are just loaded with alot of salt!
If you are overweight,it is a good idea to talk with your doctor about starting a healthy diet plan,as well as exercise plan,and an overall lifestyle change,since being overweight puts alot of strain on your heart,and can cause serious health complications!
Last but not least,BE HONEST with your doctor and tell him or her ALL OF THE MEDICATIONS that you are currently taking because even over the counter medications,or certain vitamins or vitamin supplements can affect the way that your body absorbs your high blood pressure medication! Also,make sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about consuming grapefruit juice when you are on high blood pressure medicine,because again it could affect your health!! I hope this has been helpful and good luck to you!! ;-)philosophy
EXERCISE! I NO LONGER TAKE BP MEDICATION!Any unfailing simple method of controlling high blood pressure based on experience?
Depends on it's cause. Changing diet, doing relaxation techniques, or petting a cat or dog will all reduce blood pressure.
Yes, exercise and eat a diet high in protein, low in salt and fats. Salt in small amounts is ok, but even small amounts can raise blood pressure. Get a check up. You may have other issues causing your high blood pressure.
Yoga and pranayama will help you. But one should find out the reason for the BP first. It can be due to pathological or psychological reasons. You can take one rudved ayurvedic capsule daily as a preventive. Or drink Noni herbal fruit juice twice a day in water.
Hello:
High Blood Pressure a.k.a. Hypertension can be controlled in various ways with advice from your own doctor since everyone is different when it comes to their hypertension needs! I would check with your doctor first,and follow his or her advice as to if they want you to follow a diet,lose weight,take medication,etc...
High Blood Pressure can be controlled by doing the following things:
If your doctor prescribes high blood pressure medication for you,make sure that you take your medication EXACTLY AS PRESCRIBED BY YOUR DOCTOR!! The only reason I say that is because some people stop taking their medication once they start feeling better,and you should contact your doctor's office and meet with your doctor before going off of any high blood pressure medication! If you are taking any high blood pressure medication and you have severe side effects,or if you start to feel really ill,than be sure to contact your doctor's office IMMEDIATELY,so they can advise you on what course of action that they want you to take next!
Diet is CRUCIAL when it comes to controlling high blood pressure and one of the culprits in food is salt! Salt is hidden in MANY FOODS that people aren't even aware of,so please READ FOOD LABELS VERY CAREFULLY!! There is a diet called the DASH Diet,but ALWAYS TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET!! The DASH Diet is for people with hypertension and it helps to either limit,or eliminate alot of salty foods in your diet,therefore providing you with different and more healty food options!
Alot of foods such as bologna,bacon,dill pickles,canned soups,frozen dinners,french fries,pizza,etc are just loaded with alot of salt!
If you are overweight,it is a good idea to talk with your doctor about starting a healthy diet plan,as well as exercise plan,and an overall lifestyle change,since being overweight puts alot of strain on your heart,and can cause serious health complications!
Last but not least,BE HONEST with your doctor and tell him or her ALL OF THE MEDICATIONS that you are currently taking because even over the counter medications,or certain vitamins or vitamin supplements can affect the way that your body absorbs your high blood pressure medication! Also,make sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about consuming grapefruit juice when you are on high blood pressure medicine,because again it could affect your health!! I hope this has been helpful and good luck to you!! ;-)
How pranayam(breathing exerises) controls the blood pressure?
Prana is the Life force and yama is to control it...Prana is not the same as Breath(usually people think both are the same).
When the Prana is controlled, the heart rate drops, one feels very relaxed and calm and the blood circulation -or flow-is smoother.
Since all these are directly connected with the Blood Pressure, there is a healthy drop in the BP..
Pl. practise this everyday for abt 10 min...How pranayam(breathing exerises) controls the blood pressure?
Dear Friend,
Pranayam as you know is is an excercise done by controling our breath. Control over a human body as you know is all depending on the mind. The mind as you know is like a monkey jumping from place to place for which if you do not have any control can cause excitement which in turn causes for higher heart beat.
While doing pranayam we are try to get control over the mind in the sense that we are trying to breath in a systemtic way making our mind body and sprit to singernoise and have a steady thought that enable us to calm down our self and to settle ourself into within us where you feel a contenment resulting in a well balanced heart beat. This means the pressure in you blood streams is alos on a normal level. Over and above this while doing this excercise you are inhailing fresh air and letting it flow through the blood streams enabling the bood to be purified.
The consatant flow of the purified blood lets you have a purified thought in turn make your mind to calm down resulting in keeping you blood pressure normal.How pranayam(breathing exerises) controls the blood pressure?
the oygen concentration in the blood
pranayam slows down %26amp; calms down the mind ,resulting in slow heart beat,idle postures ensures higher rate of oxygen in the blood which refreshes the whole system resulting in normalisation of blood pressure.
it is a multipronged solution to no. of diseases,remember when your MIND is calm %26amp;
at peace half of the work is done.if one increses the duration of Pranayam it can even solve serious diseases like Paralysis etc.
you will feel energised after doing it , To perform itone need not need sit in an asana only one can sit on chair etc
I can go on %26amp; on on this.
it is something indispensible in today's world
pranayam slows down %26amp; calms down the mind ,resulting in slow heart beat,idle postures ensures higher rate of oxygen in the blood which refreshes the whole system resulting in normalisation of blood pressure.
it is a multipronged solution to no. of diseases,remember when your MIND is calm %26amp;
at peace half of the work is done.
Pranayam as you know is is an excercise done by controling our breath. Control over a human body as you know is all depending on the mind. The mind as you know is like a monkey jumping from place to place for which if you do not have any control can cause excitement which in turn causes for higher heart beat.
Prana is the Life force and yama is to control it...Prana is not the same as Breath(usually people think both are the same).
the oygen concentration in the blood
When the Prana is controlled, the heart rate drops, one feels very relaxed and calm and the blood circulation -or flow-is smoother.
Since all these are directly connected with the Blood Pressure, there is a healthy drop in the BP..
Pl. practise this everyday for abt 10 min...How pranayam(breathing exerises) controls the blood pressure?
Dear Friend,
Pranayam as you know is is an excercise done by controling our breath. Control over a human body as you know is all depending on the mind. The mind as you know is like a monkey jumping from place to place for which if you do not have any control can cause excitement which in turn causes for higher heart beat.
While doing pranayam we are try to get control over the mind in the sense that we are trying to breath in a systemtic way making our mind body and sprit to singernoise and have a steady thought that enable us to calm down our self and to settle ourself into within us where you feel a contenment resulting in a well balanced heart beat. This means the pressure in you blood streams is alos on a normal level. Over and above this while doing this excercise you are inhailing fresh air and letting it flow through the blood streams enabling the bood to be purified.
The consatant flow of the purified blood lets you have a purified thought in turn make your mind to calm down resulting in keeping you blood pressure normal.How pranayam(breathing exerises) controls the blood pressure?
the oygen concentration in the blood
pranayam slows down %26amp; calms down the mind ,resulting in slow heart beat,idle postures ensures higher rate of oxygen in the blood which refreshes the whole system resulting in normalisation of blood pressure.
it is a multipronged solution to no. of diseases,remember when your MIND is calm %26amp;
at peace half of the work is done.if one increses the duration of Pranayam it can even solve serious diseases like Paralysis etc.
you will feel energised after doing it , To perform itone need not need sit in an asana only one can sit on chair etc
I can go on %26amp; on on this.
it is something indispensible in today's world
pranayam slows down %26amp; calms down the mind ,resulting in slow heart beat,idle postures ensures higher rate of oxygen in the blood which refreshes the whole system resulting in normalisation of blood pressure.
it is a multipronged solution to no. of diseases,remember when your MIND is calm %26amp;
at peace half of the work is done.
Pranayam as you know is is an excercise done by controling our breath. Control over a human body as you know is all depending on the mind. The mind as you know is like a monkey jumping from place to place for which if you do not have any control can cause excitement which in turn causes for higher heart beat.
Prana is the Life force and yama is to control it...Prana is not the same as Breath(usually people think both are the same).
the oygen concentration in the blood
Controlling High Blood Pressure while on Adderall?
I am a college student and I'm not on any High Blood Pressure medications despite the fact that I have had reasonably high blood pressure for a few years now.
I'm prescribed Adderall for my ADD and to stop taking it isn't an option. I know that increased blood pressure is a side affect of Adderall.
I am well overweight just under the border line of grade 1 obesity according to my BMI.
Does anyone have any tips as to how to control my blood pressure?
I have a busy schedule and as a college student there isn't exactly much I can do about changing my diet.
Any help would be great!
Thanks.Controlling High Blood Pressure while on Adderall?
Aiming to get your weight down would be a good start. Link to sensible diet below.
Cut right down on added salt and sugar.
Eat very few fast foods, the recommended diet for hypertensives is on the lower link.
You could walk to college if it is near enough and go for a walk or a swim at the weekend.
Good luck with it all
I'm prescribed Adderall for my ADD and to stop taking it isn't an option. I know that increased blood pressure is a side affect of Adderall.
I am well overweight just under the border line of grade 1 obesity according to my BMI.
Does anyone have any tips as to how to control my blood pressure?
I have a busy schedule and as a college student there isn't exactly much I can do about changing my diet.
Any help would be great!
Thanks.Controlling High Blood Pressure while on Adderall?
Aiming to get your weight down would be a good start. Link to sensible diet below.
Cut right down on added salt and sugar.
Eat very few fast foods, the recommended diet for hypertensives is on the lower link.
You could walk to college if it is near enough and go for a walk or a swim at the weekend.
Good luck with it all
Any males ever had the pressure of being the minority in the family, ie being controlled by mom and aunts ?
i really had no male influence so i have small issues with the way some women do thingsAny males ever had the pressure of being the minority in the family, ie being controlled by mom and aunts ?
You can choose to perceive their controlling influence as their specific methodology for attempting to teach you how to successfully function in the world.
Their methods may have been poor and/or sometimes inappropriate, but their motives were probably to help as much as they could, rather than hinder or slow your developmental progress.
You can choose to perceive their controlling influence as their specific methodology for attempting to teach you how to successfully function in the world.
Their methods may have been poor and/or sometimes inappropriate, but their motives were probably to help as much as they could, rather than hinder or slow your developmental progress.
My bathtub has a pressure valve that controls the amt of water released. Bill is still high.?
I was told that the water pressure is actually low and could be changed to the norm which is much higher. I have seen it at that high level before and it seems wasteful. The water gushes out. Question: Will the normal/higher water pressure make me use less hot water because it seems that i am spending more time in the hot shower because of the lower water pressure. BTW, I have one of those efficient shower heads. The device to calibrate the water pressure coming from the hot water tank is found in the cold/hot water handle on the tub. It's an old tub.My bathtub has a pressure valve that controls the amt of water released. Bill is still high.?
You should spend the same amount of time in the shower under the lower pressure as you did under the higher pressure. That will reduce your water consumption and your energy bills. Spending a longer time in the shower won't make you any cleaner, though I have to admit that there's nothing quite as nice as a long hot shower; but in these times we do have to be more careful about our use of resources.
You should spend the same amount of time in the shower under the lower pressure as you did under the higher pressure. That will reduce your water consumption and your energy bills. Spending a longer time in the shower won't make you any cleaner, though I have to admit that there's nothing quite as nice as a long hot shower; but in these times we do have to be more careful about our use of resources.
How to control high blood pressure?
i have 30 years older, my blood pressure is 145/95, so how to control it withou any tablet?How to control high blood pressure?
make sure your weight is correct and work out. plus watch your diet. this works How to control high blood pressure?
watch what you eat and drink plenty of water.
You have got hypertension stage 1. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120 (systolic) and less than 80 (diastolic). You should check urine for microalbuminura and retina of the eye. This is to check whether other organs are invoved.
Boil one potato with skin and eat it. Do this on a daily basis.
reduce the consumption of salt and fried items and drink plenty of water and regular work out
its all set and done that way
all the best
Cut back on your salt intake. Try to concentrate on whole, natural foods instead of prefab or boxed foods.
You can lower your pressure by practicing different breathing techniques.
Whenever possible, sit back and close your eyes. Breath deeply. Time yourself. 5 Seconds on inhale. 5 Seconds on exhale. 5 Seconds inhale...
Do this for at least 2 minutes at a time, several times a day.
Sounds odd, but it does work. There's even a machine you can buy online, that plays music and monitors your breathing to help to you 'train' yourself to breath in a more healthy way. It's called ';Resp-e-Rate'; and you can read about it here: http://www.resperate.com/us/welcome/inde鈥?/a>
Studies have shown that at a certain point in our development, we change our breathing patterns. If you look at how children breath, they inhale deeply, down into their tummies. As adults, we don't do that. Stress and age changes that.
Good Luck!
1/ Do simple free hand exercises.
2/ Join laughter club
3/ Avoid excess salt, oil and spices
4/ Avoid red meat
5/ Go for walks. (Twice daily if you can)
6/ Try pranayams.
7/ Try to be stress free.
8/ Avoid over excitement and dishearten.
9/ Eat lots of fruits, green and fresh vegetables.
10/ Drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water everyday.
Honestly there is no real proven way to control high blood pressure other than medication. You can try to eliminate stress and breathe deeply and relax but that is just a temporary fix at best. High blood pressure is nothing to play around with. Over a long period of time it can cause major problems such as artery, kidney and heart damage and even death. It is known as the silent killer because there are really no visible or noticeable signs other than your readings which is a powerful signal to get medication and take it daily.
Passing gas does that for you. I read an article.
hey dont wait for these ansers. better to cumsult ur doctor or any physician. BP ...as per age,weight,changes in body internally so many reasons will b ther. cant say
dont dlay in taking doctors appointment. helath is most imp. ok. with out tablet if it is possible then ur doctor only guide u what to do? ok
so pls dont handle ur body with half-knowledge.
mental stress also may b reason for these problems.
anyway pls chek it once .
Have a speedy recovery
try them some of the best i could find
make sure your weight is correct and work out. plus watch your diet. this works How to control high blood pressure?
watch what you eat and drink plenty of water.
You have got hypertension stage 1. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120 (systolic) and less than 80 (diastolic). You should check urine for microalbuminura and retina of the eye. This is to check whether other organs are invoved.
Boil one potato with skin and eat it. Do this on a daily basis.
reduce the consumption of salt and fried items and drink plenty of water and regular work out
its all set and done that way
all the best
Cut back on your salt intake. Try to concentrate on whole, natural foods instead of prefab or boxed foods.
You can lower your pressure by practicing different breathing techniques.
Whenever possible, sit back and close your eyes. Breath deeply. Time yourself. 5 Seconds on inhale. 5 Seconds on exhale. 5 Seconds inhale...
Do this for at least 2 minutes at a time, several times a day.
Sounds odd, but it does work. There's even a machine you can buy online, that plays music and monitors your breathing to help to you 'train' yourself to breath in a more healthy way. It's called ';Resp-e-Rate'; and you can read about it here: http://www.resperate.com/us/welcome/inde鈥?/a>
Studies have shown that at a certain point in our development, we change our breathing patterns. If you look at how children breath, they inhale deeply, down into their tummies. As adults, we don't do that. Stress and age changes that.
Good Luck!
1/ Do simple free hand exercises.
2/ Join laughter club
3/ Avoid excess salt, oil and spices
4/ Avoid red meat
5/ Go for walks. (Twice daily if you can)
6/ Try pranayams.
7/ Try to be stress free.
8/ Avoid over excitement and dishearten.
9/ Eat lots of fruits, green and fresh vegetables.
10/ Drink at least 3 to 4 liters of water everyday.
Honestly there is no real proven way to control high blood pressure other than medication. You can try to eliminate stress and breathe deeply and relax but that is just a temporary fix at best. High blood pressure is nothing to play around with. Over a long period of time it can cause major problems such as artery, kidney and heart damage and even death. It is known as the silent killer because there are really no visible or noticeable signs other than your readings which is a powerful signal to get medication and take it daily.
Passing gas does that for you. I read an article.
hey dont wait for these ansers. better to cumsult ur doctor or any physician. BP ...as per age,weight,changes in body internally so many reasons will b ther. cant say
dont dlay in taking doctors appointment. helath is most imp. ok. with out tablet if it is possible then ur doctor only guide u what to do? ok
so pls dont handle ur body with half-knowledge.
mental stress also may b reason for these problems.
anyway pls chek it once .
Have a speedy recovery
try them some of the best i could find
I am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
Hi
I have been a diabetic for 22 years and just found this website about 3months ago. This is a great website for diabetics.
http://www.diabetesforums.com/I am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
have you tried diabetesforums.comI am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
IT WOULD BE EASIER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTORphilosophy
I have been a diabetic for 22 years and just found this website about 3months ago. This is a great website for diabetics.
http://www.diabetesforums.com/I am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
have you tried diabetesforums.comI am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
IT WOULD BE EASIER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR
Any males ever had the pressure of being the minority in the family, ie being controlled by mom and aunts ?
i really had no male influence so i have small issues with the way some women do thingsAny males ever had the pressure of being the minority in the family, ie being controlled by mom and aunts ?
You can choose to perceive their controlling influence as their specific methodology for attempting to teach you how to successfully function in the world.
Their methods may have been poor and/or sometimes inappropriate, but their motives were probably to help as much as they could, rather than hinder or slow your developmental progress.
You can choose to perceive their controlling influence as their specific methodology for attempting to teach you how to successfully function in the world.
Their methods may have been poor and/or sometimes inappropriate, but their motives were probably to help as much as they could, rather than hinder or slow your developmental progress.
My bathtub has a pressure valve that controls the amt of water released. Bill is still high.?
I was told that the water pressure is actually low and could be changed to the norm which is much higher. I have seen it at that high level before and it seems wasteful. The water gushes out. Question: Will the normal/higher water pressure make me use less hot water because it seems that i am spending more time in the hot shower because of the lower water pressure. BTW, I have one of those efficient shower heads. The device to calibrate the water pressure coming from the hot water tank is found in the cold/hot water handle on the tub. It's an old tub.My bathtub has a pressure valve that controls the amt of water released. Bill is still high.?
You should spend the same amount of time in the shower under the lower pressure as you did under the higher pressure. That will reduce your water consumption and your energy bills. Spending a longer time in the shower won't make you any cleaner, though I have to admit that there's nothing quite as nice as a long hot shower; but in these times we do have to be more careful about our use of resources.
You should spend the same amount of time in the shower under the lower pressure as you did under the higher pressure. That will reduce your water consumption and your energy bills. Spending a longer time in the shower won't make you any cleaner, though I have to admit that there's nothing quite as nice as a long hot shower; but in these times we do have to be more careful about our use of resources.
High blood pressure still not controlled with lisinopril and atenolol. Help!?
I am thirty-seven years old. I was diagnosed about two months ago with high blood pressure. Highest has been 198/122, average has been about 166/110. I started on 50mg atenolol and 5mg lisinopril, it didn't work now I take 50mg atenolol and 40mg lisinopril and it is still running about 145/105. Does anyone know how serious this is or if it will be able to be treated? I take those drugs once a day. Anyone have advice as to other drugs because eating healthy and all the other stuff I already do. I am only concerned because my wife and kids are scared I will be dying shortly, I'm not too worried but would like some advice. Thank you!!!High blood pressure still not controlled with lisinopril and atenolol. Help!?
Better consult your doctor, might be you require diuretics, in combination. Why be disheartened? rise up to the situation, and fight back, ok.High blood pressure still not controlled with lisinopril and atenolol. Help!?
Your doctor has just not yet come across the appropriate drug for you. There are probably hundreds of medications that can be prescribed and they don't always work on every one. You might ask your doctor about a diuretic. I take a beta blocker and diuretic and recently was put on an ace inhibitor as well and that did the trick.
ask your doctor about '; COREG '; I have been on it for 3 years and my bp is now perfect everytime. I started out on the highest dose possible ( 50 mg per day ) and now I am down to 12.5 mg a day, so the stuff does work but it is very expensive without insurance.
I am 42. I have High Blood Pressure. My Dr. started me on a new drug, Avapro. I seems to be helping. You are at a high risk for a stroke or heart attack. Hopefully, your Dr. talked to you about strokes and heart attacks. There are other things that can lead to having a stroke, but high blood pressure is a ';red flag';. There are many things that can cause high blood pressure. your Dr. should have given you an in-depth physical, blood tests, etc. What stresses do you have in your life? Stress, anxiety, marriage, children, finances, our economy these days, work, smoking, drinking, drug abuse and emotional things that you try to deal with, can cause an increase blood pressure. Your Dr. needs to find the source, and not just try and fix it with a pill.
Better consult your doctor, might be you require diuretics, in combination. Why be disheartened? rise up to the situation, and fight back, ok.High blood pressure still not controlled with lisinopril and atenolol. Help!?
Your doctor has just not yet come across the appropriate drug for you. There are probably hundreds of medications that can be prescribed and they don't always work on every one. You might ask your doctor about a diuretic. I take a beta blocker and diuretic and recently was put on an ace inhibitor as well and that did the trick.
ask your doctor about '; COREG '; I have been on it for 3 years and my bp is now perfect everytime. I started out on the highest dose possible ( 50 mg per day ) and now I am down to 12.5 mg a day, so the stuff does work but it is very expensive without insurance.
I am 42. I have High Blood Pressure. My Dr. started me on a new drug, Avapro. I seems to be helping. You are at a high risk for a stroke or heart attack. Hopefully, your Dr. talked to you about strokes and heart attacks. There are other things that can lead to having a stroke, but high blood pressure is a ';red flag';. There are many things that can cause high blood pressure. your Dr. should have given you an in-depth physical, blood tests, etc. What stresses do you have in your life? Stress, anxiety, marriage, children, finances, our economy these days, work, smoking, drinking, drug abuse and emotional things that you try to deal with, can cause an increase blood pressure. Your Dr. needs to find the source, and not just try and fix it with a pill.
Vital centers controlling things like heartrate, ventilation, blood pressure are located in what?
Heart rate and blood pressure is controlled mainly from the cardiac center and the vasomotor center in the medulla respectively. Ventilation is controlled from centers in the medulla and pons. Both medulla and pons are part of the brain stem. In addition, there are also other peripheral baroreceptors (BP control), and chemoreceptors (ventilation rate control) involved.Vital centers controlling things like heartrate, ventilation, blood pressure are located in what?
Brain stem
Brain stem
All Harley Davidson V Twins have a design flaw with small engine crankcases, can't control high pressures.?
Harley Davidson V Twins with small crankcases present some real challenges when it comes to controlling crankcase pressures. As the pistons rise and fall in their cylinders, the volume of the crankcase changes the same amount as the displacement of the engine.
Without some type of venting system the seals and the gaskets would fail immediately.
Bottom Line: its normal for all HD Engines to leak oil from the breather tube that attaches to the air box., then the oil leaks out and gets all over the engine and on your pants legs, its a mess!
Why don't HD just make a bigger crankcase and forget about the stupid oil tank?All Harley Davidson V Twins have a design flaw with small engine crankcases, can't control high pressures.?
I agree. As much as I like HD it's still a puzzle as to WHY so many people want to shell out so much cash for a 50 year old engine design that leaks, vibrates, too heavy, too slow, too thirsty. A Ducatti is the polar opposite -- no leaks, smooth as butter, trim %26amp; sleek, fast as hell and gets decent fuel mileage. I don't blame HD for building the bikes that they do -- they're simply filling supply %26amp; demand. Heck, they even tried to go high tech with the V-Rod but the public stayed away in droves. As long as there are middle age biker wannabes that like to dress up in leather chaps and salad bowl helmets there will always be a Harley Davidson.All Harley Davidson V Twins have a design flaw with small engine crankcases, can't control high pressures.?
Bart, you obviously do not know what you are talking about. HD does not have a design flaw that causes an automatic oil leak.
All internal combustion engines have venting for internal pressures.
Bottom line:
When oil leaks from the breather there is an internal problem, not a design flaw. Air and oil are supposed to be separated so that air comes out the breather and oil goes to the tank.
Breather = vent.
because you need oil in an IC engine
my don't leak any oil and it has over 80,000 miles on it
Without some type of venting system the seals and the gaskets would fail immediately.
Bottom Line: its normal for all HD Engines to leak oil from the breather tube that attaches to the air box., then the oil leaks out and gets all over the engine and on your pants legs, its a mess!
Why don't HD just make a bigger crankcase and forget about the stupid oil tank?All Harley Davidson V Twins have a design flaw with small engine crankcases, can't control high pressures.?
I agree. As much as I like HD it's still a puzzle as to WHY so many people want to shell out so much cash for a 50 year old engine design that leaks, vibrates, too heavy, too slow, too thirsty. A Ducatti is the polar opposite -- no leaks, smooth as butter, trim %26amp; sleek, fast as hell and gets decent fuel mileage. I don't blame HD for building the bikes that they do -- they're simply filling supply %26amp; demand. Heck, they even tried to go high tech with the V-Rod but the public stayed away in droves. As long as there are middle age biker wannabes that like to dress up in leather chaps and salad bowl helmets there will always be a Harley Davidson.All Harley Davidson V Twins have a design flaw with small engine crankcases, can't control high pressures.?
Bart, you obviously do not know what you are talking about. HD does not have a design flaw that causes an automatic oil leak.
All internal combustion engines have venting for internal pressures.
Bottom line:
When oil leaks from the breather there is an internal problem, not a design flaw. Air and oil are supposed to be separated so that air comes out the breather and oil goes to the tank.
Breather = vent.
because you need oil in an IC engine
my don't leak any oil and it has over 80,000 miles on it
I am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
Go to a good doc, get some useful literature on the subject, be regular with ur medication and ur diet.
Avoid salt and sugar.
If possible go on a low carb, healthy carb diet.
Reduce your cholestrol, avoid trans fats.
dunno about a chat room, u can try www.stellstyle.comI am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
Forget about the doctor and the chatroom. Just get this book:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/diabe鈥?/a>
I did and it made a big difference. My blood sugar has been so easy to control since putting the suggestions into daily practice. No, I'm not selling anything, just offering good advice that has helped me.... a lot.philosophy
Avoid salt and sugar.
If possible go on a low carb, healthy carb diet.
Reduce your cholestrol, avoid trans fats.
dunno about a chat room, u can try www.stellstyle.comI am looking for a chat room to obtain help with controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.?
Forget about the doctor and the chatroom. Just get this book:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/diabe鈥?/a>
I did and it made a big difference. My blood sugar has been so easy to control since putting the suggestions into daily practice. No, I'm not selling anything, just offering good advice that has helped me.... a lot.
Neural and chemical controls of blood pressure?
Neural controls include the sympathetic and parasympathetic inputs. Parasympathetic especially coming from the 10th cranial nerve (vagus). if the heart wasnt innervated by that nerve the heart would speed up to 100bpm. hormones include ADH released by the pituitary which tells the kidneys to conserve water, raising the blood volume and making the heart pump harder. Epinephrine can also have dilating or constricting effects depending on what kind of receptor it binds one. Angiotensin II is also another hormone that can have an impact on bp as it is a potent vasoconstrictor. however this is released after renin is released by the kidneys which happens after it gets sympathetic input. Angiotensin II can also simulate the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which results in salt retention and further water retention as well.
Has anyone tried, or heard of Xango juice for controlling your blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc.?
I was off all my medications 6 weeks after starting to drink Xango juice. www.ZpowerofX.comHas anyone tried, or heard of Xango juice for controlling your blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc.?
I am suspicious of the fad juices out there--pomegranate, goji, etc. There's always something new.Has anyone tried, or heard of Xango juice for controlling your blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc.?
Yes, i know someone who sells it and drinks it daily. It helps with the almost everything but im not sure if it helps blood sugar or blood pressure?
will surge blood sugar but no affect on BP.
A little dab will do ya!
I am suspicious of the fad juices out there--pomegranate, goji, etc. There's always something new.Has anyone tried, or heard of Xango juice for controlling your blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc.?
Yes, i know someone who sells it and drinks it daily. It helps with the almost everything but im not sure if it helps blood sugar or blood pressure?
will surge blood sugar but no affect on BP.
A little dab will do ya!
Is it okay to take multiple non-prescription products to control high blood pressure?
I currently take Garlic, L-Arginine, and Triple Strength Fish Oil Daily, I also take a multivitamin, I use the products every morning I feel good but i wonder if its okay to take all these at the same time.
I take 1- 1000mg garlic pill, 1-900mg Fish Oil Pill, and 1-1000mg dose of L-arginine in the morning before i workout.
I dont feel any problems in my body after taking these products it just seems like a lot of pills to be taking at one time is this bad?Is it okay to take multiple non-prescription products to control high blood pressure?
You should be getting all vitamins and minerals from your diet. It's alright to supplement, but I think the industry has you duped into thinking you need them. I took lots of vites and they didn't do anything beneficial that proper diet and exercise couldn't.Is it okay to take multiple non-prescription products to control high blood pressure?
If you have high BP you need to either lose weight and fix your diet (eg remove as much salt, alcohol and caffeine as possible) and reduce your stress and stop smoking (if you do), or go see your doctor and be prescribed actual BP medications. The products (I refer to them spefically as products and not medicine) will not have any effect on your BP and they're a waste of precious time and money that should be spent properly addressing the problem at hand.
Good luck
To treat blood pressure with out medicines you may find digital product at the following website--
High Blood Pressure %26amp; Hypertension Solution
http://hoagrawal.bl00d.hop.clickbank.net鈥?/a>
if you have high blood pressure, why play around with it.. seek doctors help 4 the right dose-age.. a stroke can take you 2 your knees.. along with my pressure meds, i take a aspirin everyday 2 help prevent the big stroke.. but if i'm going in 4 surgery, i stop taking the aspirin 3 days before.. aspirin is a blood thinner.. also wal-mart will fill your prescriptions for 4 dollars, if you have no ins.. neat eh : )
I take 1- 1000mg garlic pill, 1-900mg Fish Oil Pill, and 1-1000mg dose of L-arginine in the morning before i workout.
I dont feel any problems in my body after taking these products it just seems like a lot of pills to be taking at one time is this bad?Is it okay to take multiple non-prescription products to control high blood pressure?
You should be getting all vitamins and minerals from your diet. It's alright to supplement, but I think the industry has you duped into thinking you need them. I took lots of vites and they didn't do anything beneficial that proper diet and exercise couldn't.Is it okay to take multiple non-prescription products to control high blood pressure?
If you have high BP you need to either lose weight and fix your diet (eg remove as much salt, alcohol and caffeine as possible) and reduce your stress and stop smoking (if you do), or go see your doctor and be prescribed actual BP medications. The products (I refer to them spefically as products and not medicine) will not have any effect on your BP and they're a waste of precious time and money that should be spent properly addressing the problem at hand.
Good luck
To treat blood pressure with out medicines you may find digital product at the following website--
High Blood Pressure %26amp; Hypertension Solution
http://hoagrawal.bl00d.hop.clickbank.net鈥?/a>
if you have high blood pressure, why play around with it.. seek doctors help 4 the right dose-age.. a stroke can take you 2 your knees.. along with my pressure meds, i take a aspirin everyday 2 help prevent the big stroke.. but if i'm going in 4 surgery, i stop taking the aspirin 3 days before.. aspirin is a blood thinner.. also wal-mart will fill your prescriptions for 4 dollars, if you have no ins.. neat eh : )
What controls the pressure in E.F.I motor vehicle engines?
fuel pressure regulator controls fuel.What controls the pressure in E.F.I motor vehicle engines?
Fuel = Fuel Pressure Regulator
Oil = Pressure relief valve
Water = Water Pump
Air = Throttle Valve
Fuel = Fuel Pressure Regulator
Oil = Pressure relief valve
Water = Water Pump
Air = Throttle Valve
Controlling blood pressure?
medication is not working is there any home remediesControlling blood pressure?
Forget your doctor, forget JB and Mz.Lanb and I think I'll be able to tell you you can forget ';controlling your blood pressure';.
Give me some figures, age, height, weight, etc, what medications you're on, and some BP readings WITH SIMULTANEOUS PULSE RATES. (BP's on their own are quite meaningless)..
Please EDIT your question and ADD DETAILS.Controlling blood pressure?
First of all realize that there are huge numbers of medications on the market for lowering blood pressure. The ACE and ARB meds I have taken in the past did nothing to lower my blood pressure.
Talk to the doctors about something different than what is supposedly newest medication or best bet medication.
My blood pressure finally went to where the doctors wanted it after taking a very low dose of Calcium Channel Blocker type med.
Go talk to the doctor!!
Healthy diet, adequate daily water intake and exercising daily (a walking program is easiest) and weight loss. Those are the home remedies I'm sure your doctor has also recommended. Also, stop smoking and following a low-salt diet.
Forget your doctor, forget JB and Mz.Lanb and I think I'll be able to tell you you can forget ';controlling your blood pressure';.
Give me some figures, age, height, weight, etc, what medications you're on, and some BP readings WITH SIMULTANEOUS PULSE RATES. (BP's on their own are quite meaningless)..
Please EDIT your question and ADD DETAILS.Controlling blood pressure?
First of all realize that there are huge numbers of medications on the market for lowering blood pressure. The ACE and ARB meds I have taken in the past did nothing to lower my blood pressure.
Talk to the doctors about something different than what is supposedly newest medication or best bet medication.
My blood pressure finally went to where the doctors wanted it after taking a very low dose of Calcium Channel Blocker type med.
Go talk to the doctor!!
Healthy diet, adequate daily water intake and exercising daily (a walking program is easiest) and weight loss. Those are the home remedies I'm sure your doctor has also recommended. Also, stop smoking and following a low-salt diet.
Why high blood pressure needs to be controlled/???
i m boy age of 23 and i have high blood pressure. At 1st when my bp went high i was a little worried but now it dont feels and i dont care if its high or no. I wanna ask wat harms can be done to body if the bp is not controlled??Why high blood pressure needs to be controlled/???
Hi,I too suffer from Hypertension(high blood pressure) Pleese pleese see a GP about beta blockers to manage this condition. It's known as the silent killer because syptoms are not recognized by the patient (you).I now have Stage 3 kidney disease because of high blood pressure. This is a condition you must manage daily. You owe yourself that much. get checked out so you don't have to end up with organ damage. Good luckWhy high blood pressure needs to be controlled/???
How about death? And I am being very serious.
Here are the best heart/blood pressure websites where you can learn the facts:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j鈥?/a>
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highb鈥?/a>
There 2 blood pressures:
good is:
the upper one(systolic): 120-130
the lower one(diastolic): less then 85.
You have to worry if your upper is about 180 and your lower too low.
Can lead to heartattack, please if any doubts contact a good doctor that give you the right medicines to control it.
If your blood pressure is too high you could have a stroke or heart attack and die or be paralyzed. You need to control it.
High BP = Overworked heart which means higher risk for any heart related accident.. stroke.. heart attack... its called a silent killer for a reason.
High blood pressure can cause Atherosclerosis due to narrowing of arteries. It can cause stroke due to hemorrhage or blood clot in the brain.
Damage to blood vessels in the heart due to high blood pressure can cause heart attacks.
Damage to the blood vessels in the kidney can lead to kidney failure.
Damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes due to blood pressure can lead to blindness.
I would not think in your age blood pressure is a question of warrior but if you are over 40 you should think of what you eating and observe check your blood pressure with out worries until slow you get to know how your hurt pomp in. The bad blood pressure is come from the stiffness of cell wall and that have to do with heritage and eating.philosophy
Hi,I too suffer from Hypertension(high blood pressure) Pleese pleese see a GP about beta blockers to manage this condition. It's known as the silent killer because syptoms are not recognized by the patient (you).I now have Stage 3 kidney disease because of high blood pressure. This is a condition you must manage daily. You owe yourself that much. get checked out so you don't have to end up with organ damage. Good luckWhy high blood pressure needs to be controlled/???
How about death? And I am being very serious.
Here are the best heart/blood pressure websites where you can learn the facts:
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.j鈥?/a>
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/
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There 2 blood pressures:
good is:
the upper one(systolic): 120-130
the lower one(diastolic): less then 85.
You have to worry if your upper is about 180 and your lower too low.
Can lead to heartattack, please if any doubts contact a good doctor that give you the right medicines to control it.
If your blood pressure is too high you could have a stroke or heart attack and die or be paralyzed. You need to control it.
High BP = Overworked heart which means higher risk for any heart related accident.. stroke.. heart attack... its called a silent killer for a reason.
High blood pressure can cause Atherosclerosis due to narrowing of arteries. It can cause stroke due to hemorrhage or blood clot in the brain.
Damage to blood vessels in the heart due to high blood pressure can cause heart attacks.
Damage to the blood vessels in the kidney can lead to kidney failure.
Damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes due to blood pressure can lead to blindness.
I would not think in your age blood pressure is a question of warrior but if you are over 40 you should think of what you eating and observe check your blood pressure with out worries until slow you get to know how your hurt pomp in. The bad blood pressure is come from the stiffness of cell wall and that have to do with heritage and eating.
If you have a strong enough static charged can you control the directions of high pressured water?
an ex. water from a fire hidrentIf you have a strong enough static charged can you control the directions of high pressured water?
I didn't get the meaning of static charged. i am thinking that it has enough strength to sustain that force.
Even up to before releasing water from fire hydrant, under operator control only.
That door it self can resist the full flow of water, not only direction.
Compare to some pneumatic, Hydraulic applications that fire hydrant pressure is less. But all applications are going under predetermined directions only.
if u have sufficient energy you can stop this earth rotation also.
I didn't get the meaning of static charged. i am thinking that it has enough strength to sustain that force.
Even up to before releasing water from fire hydrant, under operator control only.
That door it self can resist the full flow of water, not only direction.
Compare to some pneumatic, Hydraulic applications that fire hydrant pressure is less. But all applications are going under predetermined directions only.
if u have sufficient energy you can stop this earth rotation also.
There has been a lot on the news lately about BETA BLOCKERS for controlling blood pressure.?
Has anyone switched to the new tablets and are they any better than Beta Blockers in regard to side effects I.E, controlling rashes, swelling of the feet, impudence, etc.?There has been a lot on the news lately about BETA BLOCKERS for controlling blood pressure.?
i dont really know i take atenalol which is a beta blocker but havent had to change yetThere has been a lot on the news lately about BETA BLOCKERS for controlling blood pressure.?
don't self medicate. beta-blockers could cause your heart to stop, if they are not used correctly. ask your doctor wich beta-blockers he recommends, because there are a lot of different kinds
As a heart patient of 3 years now , over the last few years I have been put on and taken off many medications for Blood presure, etc.. (currently on 4 different ones now)
As with many medication there are different side effects of them all , also many have different reactions to other medications taken too , prescribed and over the counter, some foods ,etc... counter act with medications too. Depending on your own personal heath situation (s) your doctor and you should discuss all of them , the pros and cons .
You need to be totaly honest with your dotor (s) about all your health situations so that they can find the best treatment for you as an individual . Not all people have or experience the same side effects to medications
best of luck to you and I would contact your doctor to have a long chat ...
i dont really know i take atenalol which is a beta blocker but havent had to change yetThere has been a lot on the news lately about BETA BLOCKERS for controlling blood pressure.?
don't self medicate. beta-blockers could cause your heart to stop, if they are not used correctly. ask your doctor wich beta-blockers he recommends, because there are a lot of different kinds
As a heart patient of 3 years now , over the last few years I have been put on and taken off many medications for Blood presure, etc.. (currently on 4 different ones now)
As with many medication there are different side effects of them all , also many have different reactions to other medications taken too , prescribed and over the counter, some foods ,etc... counter act with medications too. Depending on your own personal heath situation (s) your doctor and you should discuss all of them , the pros and cons .
You need to be totaly honest with your dotor (s) about all your health situations so that they can find the best treatment for you as an individual . Not all people have or experience the same side effects to medications
best of luck to you and I would contact your doctor to have a long chat ...
The kidneys play a role in controlling blood pressure, what is it?
If blood vessels in the your kidneys are damaged, they may stop removing wastes and extra fluid from the body. The extra fluid raises the blood pressure even more.It's a dangerous cycle.High blood pressure is 1 of the leading causes of kidney failure.The kidneys play a role in controlling blood pressure, what is it?
The kidneys also secrete hormones that regulate blood pressure in addition to regulating the sodium balance in your blood.Decresed kidney function will cause sodium retention
The kidneys also secrete hormones that regulate blood pressure in addition to regulating the sodium balance in your blood.Decresed kidney function will cause sodium retention
My pulse rate and blood pressure is controlled by medication but ...?
my pulse gets up to 150 in a matter of minutes when i exercise im 24 male and 5'8 and 220 lbs my pulse resting is 65 why does my pulse go so high so quick is this bad??My pulse rate and blood pressure is controlled by medication but ...?
That is fine. You want to stay at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for 20 minutes or longer (with burst of higher heart rates up to your MHR) to gain cardiovascular health. You are under 80%
MHR=220-ageMy pulse rate and blood pressure is controlled by medication but ...?
How long have you been exercising? Meaning, are you just beginning an exercise program and hadn't exercised in years or are you a seasoned vet? What kind of exercises are you doing that gets your heart rate up so fast?
However, you should try to get you heart rate up, but not quite that high. To calculate your heart rate, you take 220 (constant) minus your age. That equals 196. That is your maximum heart rate (you don't want to go near that). 80% of that 196 is 156. That number is the max you want to stay around for cardiovascular fitness. Of that same 196, you take 60%, and you get 117. Stay around that number for fat burning.
Don't think that you have to get you heart rate really high to see improvement in your body and fitness level. Studies have shown that keeping you heart rate relatively low for a sustained period of time is just as effective if not more effective than high levels in shorter periods of time.
Hope I helped.
it goes up because you are over weight and out of shape. You need to slow down your routine, your heart rate should be sustained around 140 during exercise.
That is fine. You want to stay at 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for 20 minutes or longer (with burst of higher heart rates up to your MHR) to gain cardiovascular health. You are under 80%
MHR=220-ageMy pulse rate and blood pressure is controlled by medication but ...?
How long have you been exercising? Meaning, are you just beginning an exercise program and hadn't exercised in years or are you a seasoned vet? What kind of exercises are you doing that gets your heart rate up so fast?
However, you should try to get you heart rate up, but not quite that high. To calculate your heart rate, you take 220 (constant) minus your age. That equals 196. That is your maximum heart rate (you don't want to go near that). 80% of that 196 is 156. That number is the max you want to stay around for cardiovascular fitness. Of that same 196, you take 60%, and you get 117. Stay around that number for fat burning.
Don't think that you have to get you heart rate really high to see improvement in your body and fitness level. Studies have shown that keeping you heart rate relatively low for a sustained period of time is just as effective if not more effective than high levels in shorter periods of time.
Hope I helped.
it goes up because you are over weight and out of shape. You need to slow down your routine, your heart rate should be sustained around 140 during exercise.
The Limbo system which controls automatic functions such as blood pressure is found in which part of the brain?
A. Cerebellum
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. CerebrumThe Limbo system which controls automatic functions such as blood pressure is found in which part of the brain?
CThe Limbo system which controls automatic functions such as blood pressure is found in which part of the brain?
C. the Hypothalamus - it is near the base of the brain
Yes, it is the hypothalamus.
It's the ';limbic system';, not the ';limbo system';.
Closest here is C.
But it is a very poor question.
The Limbic system is not found IN the hypothalamus; the hypothalamus comprises one part OF the limbic system. It would be more appropriately worded as:
Which part of the limbic system controls ... blood pressure?
Also, many automatic functions (including much blood pressure regulation) are managed from the medulla oblongata.
B. Thalamus
C. Hypothalamus
D. CerebrumThe Limbo system which controls automatic functions such as blood pressure is found in which part of the brain?
CThe Limbo system which controls automatic functions such as blood pressure is found in which part of the brain?
C. the Hypothalamus - it is near the base of the brain
Yes, it is the hypothalamus.
It's the ';limbic system';, not the ';limbo system';.
Closest here is C.
But it is a very poor question.
The Limbic system is not found IN the hypothalamus; the hypothalamus comprises one part OF the limbic system. It would be more appropriately worded as:
Which part of the limbic system controls ... blood pressure?
Also, many automatic functions (including much blood pressure regulation) are managed from the medulla oblongata.
What is considered '; Controlled Blood Pressure';? since it goes up & down on a daily basis?
The average, maximum and minimum levels are brought into the normal ranges with treatment; therefore controlled, although normal variation eg with posture, exercise, emotion, etc. still continue.What is considered '; Controlled Blood Pressure';? since it goes up %26amp; down on a daily basis?
As I understand it it means you are taking medication to keep your blood pressure in a certian range. Mine is in the 140s and is considered controlled by my doctor. Still high but I can function well.philosophy
As I understand it it means you are taking medication to keep your blood pressure in a certian range. Mine is in the 140s and is considered controlled by my doctor. Still high but I can function well.
What part of the brain is this? Controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
medulla oblongataWhat part of the brain is this? Controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
I know this one, I know this one. I know it coz I got it wrong in a multiple choice test, lol.
It's the medulla oblongata that controls involuntary actions like breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. .What part of the brain is this? Controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
It izz zeee Medula Oblongata... al viteze
I know this one, I know this one. I know it coz I got it wrong in a multiple choice test, lol.
It's the medulla oblongata that controls involuntary actions like breathing, heart rate and blood pressure. .What part of the brain is this? Controls basic functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure?
It izz zeee Medula Oblongata... al viteze
What is pressure regulated volume controlled ventilation?
When a patient is on a ventilator, PRVC (pressure regulated volume control) is a vent setting. The breaths are delivered to preset volumes, and can either be ventilator initiated or patient initiated. So a person can take a breath on their own, but the vent will still help, or if they ';forget'; to breathe, the vent will do it for them.What is pressure regulated volume controlled ventilation?
CPAP?
CPAP?
The “brain of the brain” that controls such things as blood pressure temperature, water balance, emotions?
and sleep, to name a few, is the:
a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. hypothalamus
d. spinal cordThe “brain of the brain” that controls such things as blood pressure temperature, water balance, emotions?
C. Hypothalamus
a. cerebrum
b. cerebellum
c. hypothalamus
d. spinal cordThe “brain of the brain” that controls such things as blood pressure temperature, water balance, emotions?
C. Hypothalamus
Is an automotive AC Dryer unit pressure controlled by a schrader valve?
1996 Mercedes C280 AC dryer unit has two sensors/switches mounted into it. One pressure switch and the other a temperature sensor.
Is it safe to replace the pressure switch without draining the refrigerant from the system first, isn't there a schrader valve built into the dryer unit to allow replacement of these two parts?Is an automotive AC Dryer unit pressure controlled by a schrader valve?
Yes, there should be a schraeder valve on the drier where the sensors mount.
Is it safe to replace the pressure switch without draining the refrigerant from the system first, isn't there a schrader valve built into the dryer unit to allow replacement of these two parts?Is an automotive AC Dryer unit pressure controlled by a schrader valve?
Yes, there should be a schraeder valve on the drier where the sensors mount.
I have high blood pressure that is controlled by medication. Can i take phentermine for weight lose?
If Doctor supervised? I have to lose 100+ poundsI have high blood pressure that is controlled by medication. Can i take phentermine for weight lose?
I doubt the doctor would approve. Phentermine should not be taken if you have high blood pressure, it will increase your risk of stroke and heart attack. Look at the GI Diet by Rick Gallop. Its a good healthy diet and is sustainable. I have lost a lot of weight with it in the last 7 months;I have high blood pressure that is controlled by medication. Can i take phentermine for weight lose?
Don't do it. Go natural! Traditional, without drugs. Good luck!
yes
The medication can potentially elevate your blood pressure. I'm glad you mentioned doctor supervision. Your physician could counsel you regarding medications or other methods that could assist you in reaching your goal.
I, like you, also take medication for blood pressure control and could lose some pounds. I've found that walking, eating more vegetables and fruits, less ';sweets'; and drinking lots of water helps me in shedding the pounds and inches.
Good Luck!
Ask your dr., girl. There are major dangers from weight loss drugs.
Talk to your doctor and your pharmicist!!!!
Taking medication when you don't absolutely need it is always a bad idea, as they all have side effects. Eating well and burning more calories than you ingest through healthy and moderate exercise is always better than taking a pill.
That's up to your doctor. At your weight you should be able to get a prescription. But you'll need to have your BP monitored while you're on it. You might have to get a blood test first too.
It does work very well and I've been happy with my results.
I wouldn't mess with it...a lot of these things speed up your heart rate as far as I know...you shouldn't be messing with your heart. Exercise...every day...small meals...see a nutritionist and get a trainer at the gym.
Ask your doctor but the warning label says no!
Definetly talk to your doctor, blood pressure is the silent killer, and you can't mix too many meds with it. If under supervision I think u would be fine because they can keep a constant check on you. I would not mix a diet pill with it, those things cause problems without having high blood pressure.
Now that's a great question for YA! I'm so glad YA is here to answer my medical questions; it's such a bother to call my doctor or pharmacist and ask these questions.
I would talk to your doctor before taking it. I believe that you can - but I am not a doctor.
I doubt the doctor would approve. Phentermine should not be taken if you have high blood pressure, it will increase your risk of stroke and heart attack. Look at the GI Diet by Rick Gallop. Its a good healthy diet and is sustainable. I have lost a lot of weight with it in the last 7 months;I have high blood pressure that is controlled by medication. Can i take phentermine for weight lose?
Don't do it. Go natural! Traditional, without drugs. Good luck!
yes
The medication can potentially elevate your blood pressure. I'm glad you mentioned doctor supervision. Your physician could counsel you regarding medications or other methods that could assist you in reaching your goal.
I, like you, also take medication for blood pressure control and could lose some pounds. I've found that walking, eating more vegetables and fruits, less ';sweets'; and drinking lots of water helps me in shedding the pounds and inches.
Good Luck!
Ask your dr., girl. There are major dangers from weight loss drugs.
Talk to your doctor and your pharmicist!!!!
Taking medication when you don't absolutely need it is always a bad idea, as they all have side effects. Eating well and burning more calories than you ingest through healthy and moderate exercise is always better than taking a pill.
That's up to your doctor. At your weight you should be able to get a prescription. But you'll need to have your BP monitored while you're on it. You might have to get a blood test first too.
It does work very well and I've been happy with my results.
I wouldn't mess with it...a lot of these things speed up your heart rate as far as I know...you shouldn't be messing with your heart. Exercise...every day...small meals...see a nutritionist and get a trainer at the gym.
Ask your doctor but the warning label says no!
Definetly talk to your doctor, blood pressure is the silent killer, and you can't mix too many meds with it. If under supervision I think u would be fine because they can keep a constant check on you. I would not mix a diet pill with it, those things cause problems without having high blood pressure.
Now that's a great question for YA! I'm so glad YA is here to answer my medical questions; it's such a bother to call my doctor or pharmacist and ask these questions.
I would talk to your doctor before taking it. I believe that you can - but I am not a doctor.
If I take Levitra, will it have problems if I have high blood pressure which is controlled by Altace?
As long as you have a doctor prescribing Levitra you should be fine. As you know, Levitra can cause your blood vessels to enlarge and your blood pressure can fall. This is a big problem for people on nitrogycerin pills. I would start on the lowest dose of Levitra and see how it goes. You should be fine.philosophy
I went for my birth control today and they wouldn't give it to me due to my blood pressure being 130 over 100
I guess this sounds dumb but do I need to see a doctor right away ? I have to do this huge eval. before they will let me make an appointment but I dont want to hold it off any longer if its risky??Does anyone know because I know nothing about blood pressure and they told me a my gyno to make a regular doctors appointment right away but they said it could be a week before I can even get the eval.I went for my birth control today and they wouldn't give it to me due to my blood pressure being 130 over 100
Blood pressure of 130/100 is quite high (the 130 is high-normal for heart pumping, but the 100 is *very* high for a relaxed heart)... it's not a good thing to combine with hormonal contraceptives and your doctor would be right to avoid prescribing them.
You need to have your circulatory issues evaluated and treated first. That's really all there is to it.I went for my birth control today and they wouldn't give it to me due to my blood pressure being 130 over 100
Keep a check on your BP. You may have developed high blood pressure and this does not mix with birth control pills. There are alternated methods to use...
Birth control pills can cause stroke and blood clots. That is why they would not prescribe them to you with your blood pressure being that high. 130/100 is higher than normal (mine is 120/80 and they call me borderline, but I am on the Pill).
Did they take your pressure more than once? Could it have been because you were nervous? Go see your regular doctor. If your pressure is normal there then it may be that you were just nervous. There was a study not long ago that showed that the longer someone had to wait to see a doctor or the more concerned they were about their health, made their blood pressure go up and gave an inaccurate reading.
That is why at my OB/GYN's office and my regular doctor's office they both take my pressure more than once if I have a high reading. Sometimes, they're using the wrong cuff too. If you are overweight they need to use the larger cuff because the regular cuff will cut into your arm and make it hurt which will make your pressure spike (pain causes high blood pressure too).
If you do suffer from high BP, then it's time to evaluate what dietary things you need to do and/or medications (that is SOLELY your doctor's decision). There are other forms of birth control that are non-hormonal that you can use - such as the diaphram or cervical cap.
Good luck, honey!
Blood pressure of 130/100 is quite high (the 130 is high-normal for heart pumping, but the 100 is *very* high for a relaxed heart)... it's not a good thing to combine with hormonal contraceptives and your doctor would be right to avoid prescribing them.
You need to have your circulatory issues evaluated and treated first. That's really all there is to it.I went for my birth control today and they wouldn't give it to me due to my blood pressure being 130 over 100
Keep a check on your BP. You may have developed high blood pressure and this does not mix with birth control pills. There are alternated methods to use...
Birth control pills can cause stroke and blood clots. That is why they would not prescribe them to you with your blood pressure being that high. 130/100 is higher than normal (mine is 120/80 and they call me borderline, but I am on the Pill).
Did they take your pressure more than once? Could it have been because you were nervous? Go see your regular doctor. If your pressure is normal there then it may be that you were just nervous. There was a study not long ago that showed that the longer someone had to wait to see a doctor or the more concerned they were about their health, made their blood pressure go up and gave an inaccurate reading.
That is why at my OB/GYN's office and my regular doctor's office they both take my pressure more than once if I have a high reading. Sometimes, they're using the wrong cuff too. If you are overweight they need to use the larger cuff because the regular cuff will cut into your arm and make it hurt which will make your pressure spike (pain causes high blood pressure too).
If you do suffer from high BP, then it's time to evaluate what dietary things you need to do and/or medications (that is SOLELY your doctor's decision). There are other forms of birth control that are non-hormonal that you can use - such as the diaphram or cervical cap.
Good luck, honey!
Im 21..my blood pressure was high last week(147/90). Should I stop taking my birth control pills?
I'm 5'2';, 100 lbs. I have a lot of stress in my life right now and I have anxiety disorder... Probably the reason for the high bp. I don't want to make it worse with birth ctrl but I have one baby and I don't want to get pregnant again right now. I am married by the way.Im 21..my blood pressure was high last week(147/90). Should I stop taking my birth control pills?
Exercise and low-sodium diet will help lower the BP. Check your diet because a lot of young people eat high sodium foods. Fast food is extremely high, as well as anything processed or packaged/canned. Soy Sauce is extremely high in sodium. My doc told that 2000 mg/day for sodium was a good amount. No more than that.Im 21..my blood pressure was high last week(147/90). Should I stop taking my birth control pills?
That is probably the reason for it to raise like that. I would just keep an eye on it and see. If it doesn't go down, I would consult with the doctor that prescribed the bc pills.
Okay, please call your doctor's office and ask to speak with his/her nurse; then tell the nurse exactly what you said about the blood pressure, the stress/anxiety and your question about the birth control pills. The nurse will consult your doctor and let you know, or ask him/her to call you. The rest of us will only be guessing at the right answer to tell you, but you should be confident in your doctor's reply, and by the way, this type of question is usually free.
It would be good to check your blood pressure daily for awhile, and keep a record of the results, so that the next time you see or speak with your physician, you can relay this info.
Best wishes,
cryllie, who is wondering if being married explains the stress...
hugs and a grin, cryllie, who is also married, by the way
the best advice i could give you is to talk about your health with your doctor not those of us on yahoo answers.....
Can you just use condoms with spermicide for now? Those won't affect your bp. I would talk to your gyn asap- did you check your bp at the doctor, or at a drug store? (Doctor should have asked about meds, etc and discussed it with you.) Either way, call and they can have you come in or advise you on how to proceed. Just know, you ARE at risk by continuing to take them!
I do not think it is the BC, but you should consult a doctor!
TRY exercise...it relieves a lot of stress...I personally run three mil about 3-4 times a week to releive stress...
i would ask a docter or a professonal that question just to be safe.
Another baby sure won't help with the BP! LOL
Maybe you should start bp meds? See what your doctor suggests.
best thing to do is call and ask your gyno. she should know the correct answer.
What does your doctor say?? See a doctor
Exercise and low-sodium diet will help lower the BP. Check your diet because a lot of young people eat high sodium foods. Fast food is extremely high, as well as anything processed or packaged/canned. Soy Sauce is extremely high in sodium. My doc told that 2000 mg/day for sodium was a good amount. No more than that.Im 21..my blood pressure was high last week(147/90). Should I stop taking my birth control pills?
That is probably the reason for it to raise like that. I would just keep an eye on it and see. If it doesn't go down, I would consult with the doctor that prescribed the bc pills.
Okay, please call your doctor's office and ask to speak with his/her nurse; then tell the nurse exactly what you said about the blood pressure, the stress/anxiety and your question about the birth control pills. The nurse will consult your doctor and let you know, or ask him/her to call you. The rest of us will only be guessing at the right answer to tell you, but you should be confident in your doctor's reply, and by the way, this type of question is usually free.
It would be good to check your blood pressure daily for awhile, and keep a record of the results, so that the next time you see or speak with your physician, you can relay this info.
Best wishes,
cryllie, who is wondering if being married explains the stress...
hugs and a grin, cryllie, who is also married, by the way
the best advice i could give you is to talk about your health with your doctor not those of us on yahoo answers.....
Can you just use condoms with spermicide for now? Those won't affect your bp. I would talk to your gyn asap- did you check your bp at the doctor, or at a drug store? (Doctor should have asked about meds, etc and discussed it with you.) Either way, call and they can have you come in or advise you on how to proceed. Just know, you ARE at risk by continuing to take them!
I do not think it is the BC, but you should consult a doctor!
TRY exercise...it relieves a lot of stress...I personally run three mil about 3-4 times a week to releive stress...
i would ask a docter or a professonal that question just to be safe.
Another baby sure won't help with the BP! LOL
Maybe you should start bp meds? See what your doctor suggests.
best thing to do is call and ask your gyno. she should know the correct answer.
What does your doctor say?? See a doctor
Should I worry about chest pain/pressure and tingling in the arm? 21/F and taking Solia birth control.?
The catch is that I have anxiety and in the past have brought symptoms on from worrying. But I also know that Solia can cause blood clots and possible heart attacks. It happened for the first time two days ago and lasted about 8-9 hours. I eventually took aspirin and also got drunk and the pain went away, though I'm not sure from what. Today I felt alittle pressure again but I think it was more of a confirmation bias than anything else. Should I wait and see if it happens again and more severely or should I call a doc right away? Thanks for the advice!Should I worry about chest pain/pressure and tingling in the arm? 21/F and taking Solia birth control.?
If it were me, I'd see a doctor.Should I worry about chest pain/pressure and tingling in the arm? 21/F and taking Solia birth control.?
It is better to be checked out 100 times and not have it be a heart attack than not go once and it is a heart attack.
Alcohol is not the recommended cure for heart attacks. See your doctor regarding the pain with conjunction with the bc.
If it were me, I'd see a doctor.Should I worry about chest pain/pressure and tingling in the arm? 21/F and taking Solia birth control.?
It is better to be checked out 100 times and not have it be a heart attack than not go once and it is a heart attack.
Alcohol is not the recommended cure for heart attacks. See your doctor regarding the pain with conjunction with the bc.
Is there any birth control pill that is less likely to cause an increase in blood pressure?
About 2 years ago my blood pressure went really high while I was on a trip. I took a few medications on that trip so I am not sure which one caused it. After that my blood pressure has been fine except when I go to the doctors office as I am often anxious, but when i check it at home and at the pharmacy it is fine. I am due to start Yasmin next week and I am kind of scared that it may cause an increase in my bp. Does anyone know of a pill that is less likely to cause an increase in bp ? Also can you tell me how Yasmin was for you?
I am 18Is there any birth control pill that is less likely to cause an increase in blood pressure?
theyre all the same
I am 18Is there any birth control pill that is less likely to cause an increase in blood pressure?
theyre all the same
What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
I have some high blood pressure so my Dr advised me not to use the usual birth controls- such as Marvelon, because it can increase the risk for stroke. I'm only young- 25, so this shouldn't happen, but is there kinds out there that are safe for me? I know, I need to ask the Dr, and I will, but I'm just wondering what different ones you all know about. (Using condoms for now, but don't really like them!)What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
The progesterone only pills. The Mini-pill.
Also you could use Depo-provera. Because it is also only progesterone, but if you don't like the side effects of Depo-Provera you can't just stop taking it. You have to wait for it to wear off.What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
they make progesterone only pills...it's also called the ';mini'; pill...ask your ob if they offer that type of pill.
The progesterone only pills. The Mini-pill.
Also you could use Depo-provera. Because it is also only progesterone, but if you don't like the side effects of Depo-Provera you can't just stop taking it. You have to wait for it to wear off.What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
they make progesterone only pills...it's also called the ';mini'; pill...ask your ob if they offer that type of pill.
What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
I have some high blood pressure so my Dr advised me not to use the usual birth controls- such as Marvelon, because it can increase the risk for stroke. I'm only young- 25, so this shouldn't happen, but is there kinds out there that are safe for me? I know, I need to ask the Dr, and I will, but I'm just wondering what different ones you all know about. (Using condoms for now, but don't really like them!)What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
The progesterone only pills. The Mini-pill.
Also you could use Depo-provera. Because it is also only progesterone, but if you don't like the side effects of Depo-Provera you can't just stop taking it. You have to wait for it to wear off.What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
they make progesterone only pills...it's also called the ';mini'; pill...ask your ob if they offer that type of pill.philosophy
The progesterone only pills. The Mini-pill.
Also you could use Depo-provera. Because it is also only progesterone, but if you don't like the side effects of Depo-Provera you can't just stop taking it. You have to wait for it to wear off.What kind of birth control can I use that doesn't have estrogen? High blood pressure...?
they make progesterone only pills...it's also called the ';mini'; pill...ask your ob if they offer that type of pill.
Am 50.Blood pressure level increasing..150/100.is it ok ? How do i control it??
Once a while I see my regular physician.He tells me my blood pressure level is around 150/100 and does not want me to take any prescribed medicines.Is it ok ? or are there any methods (yoga/reiki,excercises) by which i can bring it down to 120/80 my original and normal level ??Am 50.Blood pressure level increasing..150/100.is it ok ? How do i control it??
your blood pressure is a little high,normal is 120/80,so its not real bad but you make think about seeing a dotor to get some blood pressure medicine and you can also help if you change some bad eating habitsAm 50.Blood pressure level increasing..150/100.is it ok ? How do i control it??
You better get another doctor, that Blood pressure would make me horizontal. You need to be on meds. Everyday you have a pressure like that you're tempting stroke and death. ';get another doctor';
Take life easy. Reduce intake of salt. Take plenty of water.
Start taking medicine only on medical advice, cauz once on it, you have to continue it for life. Do deep-breething.
This is indeed a medical so no one other than your doctor knows you well enough to answer . The literature would indicate that exercise, weight loss, limitation on sodium , limtation of stress are all factors that could contribute to blood pressure reduction.
You should come up with ideas on all of these issues, review them directly with your doctor and set a follow-up date with him to see if you are making progress.
Other than the normal risks of exercise, all of these can only help.
Not.Your blood pressure is too high.Ways to decrease your BP walking daily,lose weight,eat %26lt;2000 mg of sodium per day,control stress(take a tranquilizer if you have to) You should purchase a wrist BP device at the pharmacy and record your blood pressure daily and make a log.Take the log to your doctor and let him review your daily BPs.They are very pleased with these logs.He may not be treating you because he thinks you have ';white coat syndrome'; meaning a doc visit causes you stress,hence elevating your blood pressure.He should still have requested you to keep a daily log,maybe he just doesn't care.Maybe you need a new doc.
If your Dr. says it's 150/100 and won't give you any meds. He/she is nutz. It's NOT OK.
First of all, get another Dr.
You should be at least taking 40 mg's of Accupril or 40 mg's of Norvasc to lower and regulate it.
It is not OK. Before resorting to medication please try following:
(a) Reduce your weight
(b) Reduce your salt intake considerably
(c) stop worrying.
(b) Go for regular walk of at least 2 KMs daily
If nothing work you have no choice but to see a doctor and act as per his advice
Try Hawthorn in capsules also trymoducale if you have high cholesterol . You may want to try garlic as well and deffinatly get another medical oppinion. Even though I am a naturopathic practioner I feel that sometimes modern and holistic work together. By the way you can find all these suplements at a health food store!
Your blood pressure is high. Your doctor should be going over ways to reduce it. You should cut down on sodium in your diet and increase potassium. Some quick tips- my dad has high blood pressure and while he is controlling it with medication, I try to get him to eat certain things that are high in potassium and to stay away from salty snacks like salted nuts, chips, deli meats, and canned soups. He eats a banana every day (at least one) which are very high in potassium. Also, potatoes are high in potassium (no salt allowed). Don't sprinkle salt on your foods.
Do a Google search for the DASH diet. You should make changes in your lifestyle or try medication, as your blood pressure is relatively high- serious risk factor for stroke, heart disease.
I would consider you to get a different Medical Doctor. Any thing not normal blood pressure, 120/80 is very high in your case. You should try walking and if that does not work you should get blood pressure medication, before it's too late. That could cause Heart and Kidney failure.
If my bood pressure was that high, I would insist on being put on medication.
your blood pressure is a little high,normal is 120/80,so its not real bad but you make think about seeing a dotor to get some blood pressure medicine and you can also help if you change some bad eating habitsAm 50.Blood pressure level increasing..150/100.is it ok ? How do i control it??
You better get another doctor, that Blood pressure would make me horizontal. You need to be on meds. Everyday you have a pressure like that you're tempting stroke and death. ';get another doctor';
Take life easy. Reduce intake of salt. Take plenty of water.
Start taking medicine only on medical advice, cauz once on it, you have to continue it for life. Do deep-breething.
This is indeed a medical so no one other than your doctor knows you well enough to answer . The literature would indicate that exercise, weight loss, limitation on sodium , limtation of stress are all factors that could contribute to blood pressure reduction.
You should come up with ideas on all of these issues, review them directly with your doctor and set a follow-up date with him to see if you are making progress.
Other than the normal risks of exercise, all of these can only help.
Not.Your blood pressure is too high.Ways to decrease your BP walking daily,lose weight,eat %26lt;2000 mg of sodium per day,control stress(take a tranquilizer if you have to) You should purchase a wrist BP device at the pharmacy and record your blood pressure daily and make a log.Take the log to your doctor and let him review your daily BPs.They are very pleased with these logs.He may not be treating you because he thinks you have ';white coat syndrome'; meaning a doc visit causes you stress,hence elevating your blood pressure.He should still have requested you to keep a daily log,maybe he just doesn't care.Maybe you need a new doc.
If your Dr. says it's 150/100 and won't give you any meds. He/she is nutz. It's NOT OK.
First of all, get another Dr.
You should be at least taking 40 mg's of Accupril or 40 mg's of Norvasc to lower and regulate it.
It is not OK. Before resorting to medication please try following:
(a) Reduce your weight
(b) Reduce your salt intake considerably
(c) stop worrying.
(b) Go for regular walk of at least 2 KMs daily
If nothing work you have no choice but to see a doctor and act as per his advice
Try Hawthorn in capsules also trymoducale if you have high cholesterol . You may want to try garlic as well and deffinatly get another medical oppinion. Even though I am a naturopathic practioner I feel that sometimes modern and holistic work together. By the way you can find all these suplements at a health food store!
Your blood pressure is high. Your doctor should be going over ways to reduce it. You should cut down on sodium in your diet and increase potassium. Some quick tips- my dad has high blood pressure and while he is controlling it with medication, I try to get him to eat certain things that are high in potassium and to stay away from salty snacks like salted nuts, chips, deli meats, and canned soups. He eats a banana every day (at least one) which are very high in potassium. Also, potatoes are high in potassium (no salt allowed). Don't sprinkle salt on your foods.
Do a Google search for the DASH diet. You should make changes in your lifestyle or try medication, as your blood pressure is relatively high- serious risk factor for stroke, heart disease.
I would consider you to get a different Medical Doctor. Any thing not normal blood pressure, 120/80 is very high in your case. You should try walking and if that does not work you should get blood pressure medication, before it's too late. That could cause Heart and Kidney failure.
If my bood pressure was that high, I would insist on being put on medication.
Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am 54, have diabetes, high blood pressure (both controlled by meds),?
asthma, arthritis and recently underwent c-spine fusion surgery. I have always believed that fibromyalgia was not really a disease, but in the last several months, have been completely disabled. I am unable to walk, drive and even cry when washing my hair. The rheumatologist I saw told me fibromyalgia is real, even though it cannot be verified by lab tests. I am going to start taking neurontin, along with my other meds. Does neurontin help and also, if the pain is so disabling that I am unable to do even simple things, what kind of prognosis do I have for things to get better?Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am 54, have diabetes, high blood pressure (both controlled by meds),?
Fibromalgia is a diagnosis given to a person who suffers from symptoms that cannot be explained or confirmed with lab tests. It is diagnosed only after all other inflammatory diseases have been ruled out and based on trigger point pain. I worked for a rheumatologist for awhile and quit because it became a depressing work environment that seemed like pain management. I don't believe that fibromyalgia exists, either. I think that there will be a link someday that connects it to depression from chronic pain. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause debilitating pain and all doctors acknowlege that this can cause depression (it's hard to be happy when you are in constant pain) which further aggravates the physical symptoms. Multiple studies have been done on the physical symptoms manifested from depression, such as muscle and joint pain, headaches, fatigue,difficulty concentrating,etc.The rheumatologist I worked for prescribed Cymbalta to any patient who had a generalized diagnosis of ';fibromyalgia'; and we saw marked improvements, both physically and mentally as Cymbalta helps with both. You asked about Neurontin. It helps with nerve pain, which you may have from diabetes. It is widely used in treating diabetic neuropathy. Do you use any biologicals to treat your RA ? Like Humira or Enbrel, methotrexate ? If you have tried these without results, ask about beginning Remicaid infusions. Remicaid can actually stop RA from progressing and give you so a better quality of life. Like I said, it is very hard to be a happy , carefree person when you have limited mobility, constant pain. One problem begets another, you lose your independance, the simplest tasks become difficult. Ibelieve that fibromyalgia is related to the depression caused by the inflammatory condition you have.The treatment for fibromyalgia is usually stress reduction, exercise, a regular sleep pattern, all things pretty hard to do with chronic pain and associated depression.What area do you live in ? Maybe I can help you find a doctor in your area.You have so many options out there. I would speak to your rheumatologist about Cymbalta and Remicaid infusions. If he can't help you, seek the advice of another rheumatologist.Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am 54, have diabetes, high blood pressure (both controlled by meds),?
Hi Donna
I would do either of the following for your pain: Reiki, Healing Touch, and Therapeutic Touch, all of which can significantly improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms, and which can be taught to patients as a form of self-care, as well as being provided by professional energy healers. I've also been recently introduced to a new healing frequency on the earth and you can read about it on thereconnection.com. Could assist you as well.
Causes of Fibromyalgia
There is not one specific cause for primary fibromyalgia. Certain common features among fibromyalgia patients provide a better idea as to the primary factors that are involved in its onset, however. These include dental amalgam fillings, hormone imbalances, infection, neurotransmitter imbalances, sleep problems, problems with the thalamus gland, and physical trauma. Other factors that can play a role include chemical and food allergies and sensitivities, chronic stress, and dysfunctions in system.muscle metabolism.
Conventional physicians treat fibromyalgia primarily through the use of painkiller medications. Such an approach fails to address the multiple causes of fibromyalgia, and also carries with it the risk of serious side effects. In addition, this symptom care approach is typical of conventional medicine`s failure to properly understand chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, which explains why it so often fails to successfully treat such conditions. Practitioners of alternative medicine, on the other hand, focus their treatment approaches on the multiple factors involved in fibromyalgia in order to eliminate them, while simultaneously stimulating the body`s ability to repair itself. What follows is an overview of some of the most common therapies they employ in order to achieve those goals
Quick Action Plan for Fibromyalgia
1. A healthy, whole foods diet is an important part of any fibromyaglia treatment program. Emphasize organic foods, especially fresh, organic vegetables, and drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. For even more benefits, consider adopting a vegetarian diet, which has been shown to significantly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms.
2. Essential nutrients to help treat fibromyalgia include vitamin C, vitamin E, niacinimide (vitamin B3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA-an essential fatty acid), magnesium, selenium, zinc, and the lipotrophic factors inositol, methionine, and phosphatidyl choline. The nutritional supplements cetyl myristoleate and SAMe are also highly beneficial, as it the Meyers Cocktail, which must be administered by a trained health care practitioner.
3. Herbal remedies for fibromyalgia include cayenne and chamomile. An herbal combination of tinctures of black cohosh, celery, dandelion, devil`s claw, Echinacea, and licorice in equal parts, can also be helpful.
4. Homeopathic remedies for fibromyalgia include Arnica, Bryonia, and Rhus. Tox.
5. Various bodywork therapies, such as Massage, Acupressure, Bowen Therapy, Feldenkrais, myotherapy, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Therapeutic Touch, and Trigger Point Therapy, can provide significant relief of fibromyalgia pain and speed healing.
6. Mind/body medicine therapies such as biofeedback, guided imagery and visualization, hypnotherapy, and meditation, can help relieve chronic stress, thereby soothing muscle tension and reducing pain
7. Be sure to do a colon and liver cleanse to clean out the toxins in the colon and the blood. Most important step is cleansing and detoxifying the body. This will help with your other issues as well.
Best of health to you
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Donna, I wish you accepted e-mail.
If you did, I would suggest you speak with a freind of mine who has the same combo.
I cope with Fibro and a whole long laundry list of other things.. many the same as yours
but not also the diabetes and high blood pressure
Most days I have difficulty walking. On the days that my feet will co-operate with walking, I fall frequently. I haven't been able to drive since '02........... these are things that you must learn to cope with and adapt around. I am sorry, I know it hurts. Yes, the pain can be immensely disabling.
If you will e-mail me @ bama.brat@yahoo.com
and you might consider joining
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cop鈥?/a>
This is a goup that I started. A lady in the group named Terry is who I have in mind for you to chat with.
There are other on-line support groups that you might also consider.
Treatments for Fibro vary from person-to-person. What doesn't work for others might work for you and vice-versa.
So far, none of the meds seem very effective for most of the folks with Fibro. If you join a couple of groups, then you have a chance to compare notes %26amp; consider what might be helpful to you.
Also, a movie that should offer you some inspiration... it is about WheelChair Rugby... if Quadraplegics can find a way to enjoy life... then so can folks with Fibro.... Wheelchair Rugby is part of Paralympics (note this is much more rigorous than Special Olympics!!!) the original name for WheelChair Rugby is MurderBall... that is the name of the movie. If you have netflix, you can order the movie to watch it.. it is an AMAZING story of the lives of the men in that sport.
Hope these thoughts help
try adding vitamin B6, Magnesium and manganese to your diet, first check with your doctor and make sure they will not interfere with your current meds.
http://www.fibromyalgiasource.com has lots of information about Fibromyalgia and may be able to provide you with some assistance.
FMS can be an ugly thing depending on the person. I would suggest that you find a support group on line so that you can network with others that have it. It can be a tricky thing to treat as what works well for some may not work for others. The neurontin helps spme but not others. Again, it depends on how you react to it. There are a pluthra of womens groups on the net. I could direct you to a few if you would like. Send me an e-mail. I own Men Survivng FMS but it's for men only just because they need to be able to talk about things openly that they may not if we had ladies in the group. Look up Men Surviving FMS and you will also find some info and links therein. God Bless.
Yes this is a real autoimmune disease. Neurontin may be of some help. There are also some studies and experimental meds in the works. Your rheumatoligst can answer questions about them. You might want to do a google search to get more details. While you may have good days and bad days there is no known cure for this.
Actually, slices of the muscle contain tiny crystals, then with movement cause rubbing if causes pain. Some feel that dextromethorhan can relieve the symptoms. Neurontin can cause quite a bit of weight gain, however, it does help with sharp shooting pain
Donna, So sorry. Sounds like you're really going through a lot right now. I'll share with you my illness in 1993. I had Hepatitis C %26amp; others around me were getting liver transplants or dying. I went on the drug interferon (self injected shots 3 times a week). The side effects were in some cases much harder to deal with than the disease %26amp; it only had a 25% success rate after a year %26amp; half of those relapsed in 6 months.
I too was searching for answers %26amp; I got in contact w/ a naturpathic doctor %26amp; became involved in Breath exercises, certain herbs, %26amp; change of diet, to go along w/ my main stream medical therapy. I did a 21 day cleanse to rid all the toxins out of my system. It worked great %26amp;I had a much better outlook dealing with the disease %26amp; side affects of the therapy. Good Luck %26amp; God Bless
Fibromyalgia is real as you have now learned. I'm sorry you found out this way but dont give up, you can have a better life. Many people who end up with fibromyalgia do so after spinal or head injuries. It is now considered to be a neurological condition.
I found the following article very helpful in understanding just exactly what fibromylagia is and the suggestions for treatment are also some of the things that we fibro patients have found to be helpful in our treatment:
A Novel Holistic Explanation for the Fibromyalgia
Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
By Manuel Mart铆nez-Lav铆n, M.D.
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Mexico
(National Cardiology Institute of Mexico)
This article discusses scientific evidence supporting the notion that all fibromyalgia (FM) features can be explained on the basis of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system dysfunction. On this basis, a holistic approach for FM treatment is proposed.
My first argument is that FM is a multi-system illness. This means that FM symptoms are not limited to the muscles as the name fibromyalgia may suggest. It is obvious that this illness also produces dramatic manifestations in different organs and systems of the body. The most frequent associated complaints are: fatigue, sleep disorders, morning stiffness, headache, a numbness and tingling feeling in the extremities, restless legs, anxiety, dryness in the mouth, cold-clammy hands, irritable bowel, mental fogginess, and cystitis. So, any valid theory attempting to explain FM mechanisms should first give a coherent explanation for the presence of these disparate symptoms in the same patients. When we started our FM research at the National Cardiology Institute of Mexico, our working hypothesis was that all of the above-mentioned features could be explained on the basis of autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
What Is the Autonomic Nervous System?
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the portion of the nervous system that controls the function of the different organs and systems of the body. For instance, it regulates body temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat rate, and bowel and bladder tone, among many other variables. It is ';autonomic'; because our mind does not govern its performance; rather, it works below the level of consciousness. One striking characteristic of this system is the rapidity and intensity of the onset of its action and its dissipation. Centers located in the central nervous system (brain stem, hypothalamus, and thalamus) and in the spinal cord activate the ANS. These centers also receive input from the limbic system and other higher brain areas. This means that the ANS is the interface between mind and body functions. These connections enable the ANS to be the main component of the stress response system in charge of fight-or-flight reactions.
The ANS works closely with the endocrine system (the hormonal system), particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Another endocrine axis closely related to the ANS involves growth hormone secretion.
The peripheral autonomic system is divided into two branches; sympathetic and para- sympathetic. These two branches have antagonistic effects on most bodily functions, and their proper balance preserves equilibrium. Thus, the ANS represents the ying-yang concept of ancient eastern cultures. Sympathetic activation prepares the whole body for fight or flight in response to stress or emergencies; in contrast, parasympathetic tone favors digestive functions and sleep. The sympathetic autonomic branch extends from the brain stem to the spinal cord and features rich sympathetic nerve tissue in the neck and pelvic areas (important facts for FM research). From the spinal cord, the sympathetic nervous system goes to our internal organs and to the extremities. At the skin level, sympathetic activity induces cold clammy hands, mottled skin, and piloerection (goose flesh).
The action of the two branches of the ANS is mediated by neurotransmitters. Adrenaline (also known as norepinephrine) is the predominant sympathetic neurotransmitter whereas acethylcoline acts in the parasympathetic periphery.
Until recently, the action of this extremely dynamic ANS has been difficult to assess in clinical practice. Changes in breathing pattern, mental stress, or even posture alter immediately and completely the sympathetic/parasympathetic balance. Nevertheless, with the introduction of a new powerful cybernetic technique named heart rate variability analysis, the outlook has changed dramatically.
What is Heart Rate Variability Analysis?
This technique is based on the fact that the heart rate is not uniform but varies continuously from beat to beat by a few milliseconds. The periodic components of this endless heart rate variation are dictated by the antagonistic impulses that the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches have on the heart. Cybernetic recording of this constant variability is able to estimate both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. The elegance of this method resides in the fact that all measurements are derived from electrocardiograms, so patients are subjected to no discomfort whatsoever.
Heart rate variability analysis is not a test that a patient can readily obtain from practicing physicians. So far, this test is largely confined to research centers.
Our Research on Fibromyalgia
We have used heart rate variability analysis to estimate ANS function in patients with FM. We have found that such patients have changes consistent with relentless hyperactivity of their sympathetic nervous system which continues 24 hours a day. Very interestingly, in a different study, we subjected FM patients to a simple stress test which involved having them stand up. Their overworked sympathetic nervous system became unable to further respond meaning that the system was already exhausted.
It is known that as we stand up, blood tends to pool in the lower parts of the body. In normal circumstances, there is an immediate sympathetic surge that compensates for this blood shift and maintains normal blood circulation to the head. People with FM clearly have an abnormal response, and their sympathetic nervous system fails to respond properly. It is pertinent to mention that researchers from different parts of the world have confirmed these abnormal heart rate variability findings in patients with FM.
Based on this research, we proposed that dysautonomia (the medical term for ANS dysfunction) is frequent in patients with FM. Such dysautonomia can be characterized as a sympathetic nervous system that is persistently hyperactive but hypo-reactive to stress. Furthermore, we propose that such dysautonomia explains all FM features. Our ANS findings fully agree with previous ground-breaking research on sleep disorders and hormonal abnormalities in FM.
Dysautonomia Explains All FM Features
Sympathetic hypo-reactivity provides a coherent explanation for the constant fatigue and other symptoms associated with low blood pressure, such as dizziness, fogginess, and faintness. This phenomenon can be compared to what would happen to a constantly forced engine that becomes unable to speed up in response to further stimulation.
Relentless sympathetic hyperactivity also explains the sleep disturbances associated with FM. It is known that parasympathetic tone predominates during deep sleep stages and that seconds before awakening episodes there is a sympathetic surge. Our concurrent studies of polysomnography and heart rate variability analyses have shown that FM people have relentless nocturnal sympathetic hyperactivity associated with constant arousal and awakening episodes.
Sympathetic hyperactivity may also explain the cold, clammy hands (pseudo Raynaud's phenomenon) and the constant dryness in the mouth often seen in persons with FM. Investigators who have directly studied irritable bowel syndrome and interstitial cystitis have also reported alterations which are consistent with sympathetic hyperactivity.
The relationship between FM and anxiety and/or depression also deserves special mention. It is clear that FM patients frequently have these two conditions. It hardly could be any other way in persons suffering from chronic intense pain. Unfortunately, the psychological component associated with multisystem FM features has led some physicians to diagnose these patients with pejorative labels such as hypochondriasis or hysteria. In recent years, new labels have been applied, such as ';health seeking behavior'; or ';somatization';. In my opinion, these labels are totally misplaced and do not help by any means in understanding the causes that lead to FM. The fact that there is a psychological component to FM does not diminish the validity of the diagnosis nor make patients guilty for their own suffering. The key issue in FM research is not whether there is a psychological component; the key issue is why these persons have so much pain. (It is the pain, stupid !!!). There is ample evidence to sustain the fact that FM pain is real as attested by different studies demonstrating very high levels of the powerful pain-transmitting substance P in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients. According to our model, anxiety could be either the cause or the effect of sympathetic hyperactivity. It should be noted that any normal person injected with adrenaline becomes jittery and anxious.
However, we have to address the key FM issue: how to explain its defining features (i.e., widespread pain and tenderness at palpation on specific anatomical points). We propose that these key features can be explained by the mechanism known in medicine as sympathetically maintained pain. This type of pain is characterized by its frequent onset after trauma, by its independence of any tissue damage, and by the presence of allodynia (the medical term for pain elicitation with light touch) and paresthesias (the medical term for burning, tingling sensations). Sympathetically maintained pain is a type of neuropathic pain. This means that the problem lies in the pain-transmitting nerve itself. Examples of neuropathic pain are post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. We have suggested that FM is a generalized form of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Unfortunately, these types of neuropathic pain respond poorly to the usual analgesic/anti-inflammatory medications.
Sympathetically maintained pain syndromes have strong experimental foundations. Studies performed in animals have shown that trauma may trigger relentless sympathetic hyperactivity and that in such instances the pain-transmitting nerves are altered and abnormally activated by norepinephrine (a phenomenon known as norepinephrine-evoked pain), thus starting a vicious cycle of sympathetic hyperactivity and pain.
FM has clear sympathetically maintained pain features. As discussed before, there is relentless sympathetic hyperactivity. There is frequent onset after physical or psychological trauma. There is widespread pain without underlying tissue damage accompanied by allodynia and paresthesias. The typical FM tender points reflect a state of generalized allodynia. It should also be noted that most FM tender points are located in the neck area, a zone very rich in sympathetic interconnections. Nowhere else in the body are the sympathetic cell bodies so near to the skin. Our recent findings (see sidebar) show that injections of tiny amounts of norepinephrine induce pain in FM patients, thus reinforcing the notion that FM is a sympathetically maintained pain syndrome.
Treatment of Dysautonomia in Fibromyalgia
The realization of dysautonomia in FM demands a holistic approach for its treatment. We are not dealing with a localized ailment; rather, it is our main regulatory system that is not working properly.
Dysautonomia provides a plausible explanation for the reported beneficial effects of interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and graded aerobic exercises. These disciplines improve FM symptoms and also improve resting autonomic tone.
It also seems wise to ask patients to avoid the intake of adrenaline-like substances such as nicotine, caffeine-containing soft drinks, and coffee. Liberal intake of mineral water may help symptoms related to low blood pressure such as fatigue, dizziness, and faintness.
For this chronic illness with multiple complaints, is important to refrain from excessive use of medications. Therapy should be individualized and remain under a physician's supervision. Medications should be directed to improve sleep and autonomic balance. The main FM symptom, widespread pain, should be eased with centrally acting analgesics. Anti-inflammatory medications have little beneficial effects. It is clear that current analgesic therapy is insufficient in many cases. We have to direct our attention to anti-neuropathic medications, but again, currently available compounds are not satisfactory in many instances. Different types of anti-neuropathic drugs are in the developmental stage, and there is reason to believe that these new medications will also be effective for FM pain. There is much to be learned about the possible beneficial effects of eastern relaxation disciplines on ANS balance and on FM symptoms.
In conclusion, we can be optimistic. The FM enigma is in the process of being better understood. I am convinced that scientific evidence will eventually disprove FM non-believers. Both patients and heath care providers have to be daring and move away from the decrepit medical paradigm that views any illness without obvious structural damage as non-existent or as belonging to the realm of psychiatry. We need to adopt a scientifically holistic paradigm that recognizes the tight mind-body interactions in any chronic disease state. We have to be imaginative and develop different treatments for FM based on the unfolding new knowledge.
About the Author: Manuel Mart铆nez-Lav铆n, M.D. graduated as a physician from the National University of Mexico. He did his postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at St. Louis University in Missouri and in Rheumatology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is currently Chief of the Rheumatology Department at the National Cardiology Institute of Mexico. He has published over 60 research articles in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. His research interest focuses on cardiovascular involvement in rheumatic diseases.
Reprinted from Fibromyalgia Frontiers, 2001, Vol.10 #1.
Neurontin will probably help but nothing has worked like Cymbalta (duloxetine) for me.
Here is an article on it:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/5379鈥?/a>
It took some time to get over the side effects, like nausea, dizziness, sleeplessness, etc. The end results were worth it. I can't imagine not being on it now.
Here's a chat board:
http://www.fibromyalgiachat.com/forums/i鈥?/a>
Fibromalgia is a diagnosis given to a person who suffers from symptoms that cannot be explained or confirmed with lab tests. It is diagnosed only after all other inflammatory diseases have been ruled out and based on trigger point pain. I worked for a rheumatologist for awhile and quit because it became a depressing work environment that seemed like pain management. I don't believe that fibromyalgia exists, either. I think that there will be a link someday that connects it to depression from chronic pain. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause debilitating pain and all doctors acknowlege that this can cause depression (it's hard to be happy when you are in constant pain) which further aggravates the physical symptoms. Multiple studies have been done on the physical symptoms manifested from depression, such as muscle and joint pain, headaches, fatigue,difficulty concentrating,etc.The rheumatologist I worked for prescribed Cymbalta to any patient who had a generalized diagnosis of ';fibromyalgia'; and we saw marked improvements, both physically and mentally as Cymbalta helps with both. You asked about Neurontin. It helps with nerve pain, which you may have from diabetes. It is widely used in treating diabetic neuropathy. Do you use any biologicals to treat your RA ? Like Humira or Enbrel, methotrexate ? If you have tried these without results, ask about beginning Remicaid infusions. Remicaid can actually stop RA from progressing and give you so a better quality of life. Like I said, it is very hard to be a happy , carefree person when you have limited mobility, constant pain. One problem begets another, you lose your independance, the simplest tasks become difficult. Ibelieve that fibromyalgia is related to the depression caused by the inflammatory condition you have.The treatment for fibromyalgia is usually stress reduction, exercise, a regular sleep pattern, all things pretty hard to do with chronic pain and associated depression.What area do you live in ? Maybe I can help you find a doctor in your area.You have so many options out there. I would speak to your rheumatologist about Cymbalta and Remicaid infusions. If he can't help you, seek the advice of another rheumatologist.Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I am 54, have diabetes, high blood pressure (both controlled by meds),?
Hi Donna
I would do either of the following for your pain: Reiki, Healing Touch, and Therapeutic Touch, all of which can significantly improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms, and which can be taught to patients as a form of self-care, as well as being provided by professional energy healers. I've also been recently introduced to a new healing frequency on the earth and you can read about it on thereconnection.com. Could assist you as well.
Causes of Fibromyalgia
There is not one specific cause for primary fibromyalgia. Certain common features among fibromyalgia patients provide a better idea as to the primary factors that are involved in its onset, however. These include dental amalgam fillings, hormone imbalances, infection, neurotransmitter imbalances, sleep problems, problems with the thalamus gland, and physical trauma. Other factors that can play a role include chemical and food allergies and sensitivities, chronic stress, and dysfunctions in system.muscle metabolism.
Conventional physicians treat fibromyalgia primarily through the use of painkiller medications. Such an approach fails to address the multiple causes of fibromyalgia, and also carries with it the risk of serious side effects. In addition, this symptom care approach is typical of conventional medicine`s failure to properly understand chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, which explains why it so often fails to successfully treat such conditions. Practitioners of alternative medicine, on the other hand, focus their treatment approaches on the multiple factors involved in fibromyalgia in order to eliminate them, while simultaneously stimulating the body`s ability to repair itself. What follows is an overview of some of the most common therapies they employ in order to achieve those goals
Quick Action Plan for Fibromyalgia
1. A healthy, whole foods diet is an important part of any fibromyaglia treatment program. Emphasize organic foods, especially fresh, organic vegetables, and drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day. For even more benefits, consider adopting a vegetarian diet, which has been shown to significantly reduce fibromyalgia symptoms.
2. Essential nutrients to help treat fibromyalgia include vitamin C, vitamin E, niacinimide (vitamin B3), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA-an essential fatty acid), magnesium, selenium, zinc, and the lipotrophic factors inositol, methionine, and phosphatidyl choline. The nutritional supplements cetyl myristoleate and SAMe are also highly beneficial, as it the Meyers Cocktail, which must be administered by a trained health care practitioner.
3. Herbal remedies for fibromyalgia include cayenne and chamomile. An herbal combination of tinctures of black cohosh, celery, dandelion, devil`s claw, Echinacea, and licorice in equal parts, can also be helpful.
4. Homeopathic remedies for fibromyalgia include Arnica, Bryonia, and Rhus. Tox.
5. Various bodywork therapies, such as Massage, Acupressure, Bowen Therapy, Feldenkrais, myotherapy, Rolfing, Shiatsu, Therapeutic Touch, and Trigger Point Therapy, can provide significant relief of fibromyalgia pain and speed healing.
6. Mind/body medicine therapies such as biofeedback, guided imagery and visualization, hypnotherapy, and meditation, can help relieve chronic stress, thereby soothing muscle tension and reducing pain
7. Be sure to do a colon and liver cleanse to clean out the toxins in the colon and the blood. Most important step is cleansing and detoxifying the body. This will help with your other issues as well.
Best of health to you
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Donna, I wish you accepted e-mail.
If you did, I would suggest you speak with a freind of mine who has the same combo.
I cope with Fibro and a whole long laundry list of other things.. many the same as yours
but not also the diabetes and high blood pressure
Most days I have difficulty walking. On the days that my feet will co-operate with walking, I fall frequently. I haven't been able to drive since '02........... these are things that you must learn to cope with and adapt around. I am sorry, I know it hurts. Yes, the pain can be immensely disabling.
If you will e-mail me @ bama.brat@yahoo.com
and you might consider joining
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Cop鈥?/a>
This is a goup that I started. A lady in the group named Terry is who I have in mind for you to chat with.
There are other on-line support groups that you might also consider.
Treatments for Fibro vary from person-to-person. What doesn't work for others might work for you and vice-versa.
So far, none of the meds seem very effective for most of the folks with Fibro. If you join a couple of groups, then you have a chance to compare notes %26amp; consider what might be helpful to you.
Also, a movie that should offer you some inspiration... it is about WheelChair Rugby... if Quadraplegics can find a way to enjoy life... then so can folks with Fibro.... Wheelchair Rugby is part of Paralympics (note this is much more rigorous than Special Olympics!!!) the original name for WheelChair Rugby is MurderBall... that is the name of the movie. If you have netflix, you can order the movie to watch it.. it is an AMAZING story of the lives of the men in that sport.
Hope these thoughts help
try adding vitamin B6, Magnesium and manganese to your diet, first check with your doctor and make sure they will not interfere with your current meds.
http://www.fibromyalgiasource.com has lots of information about Fibromyalgia and may be able to provide you with some assistance.
FMS can be an ugly thing depending on the person. I would suggest that you find a support group on line so that you can network with others that have it. It can be a tricky thing to treat as what works well for some may not work for others. The neurontin helps spme but not others. Again, it depends on how you react to it. There are a pluthra of womens groups on the net. I could direct you to a few if you would like. Send me an e-mail. I own Men Survivng FMS but it's for men only just because they need to be able to talk about things openly that they may not if we had ladies in the group. Look up Men Surviving FMS and you will also find some info and links therein. God Bless.
Yes this is a real autoimmune disease. Neurontin may be of some help. There are also some studies and experimental meds in the works. Your rheumatoligst can answer questions about them. You might want to do a google search to get more details. While you may have good days and bad days there is no known cure for this.
Actually, slices of the muscle contain tiny crystals, then with movement cause rubbing if causes pain. Some feel that dextromethorhan can relieve the symptoms. Neurontin can cause quite a bit of weight gain, however, it does help with sharp shooting pain
Donna, So sorry. Sounds like you're really going through a lot right now. I'll share with you my illness in 1993. I had Hepatitis C %26amp; others around me were getting liver transplants or dying. I went on the drug interferon (self injected shots 3 times a week). The side effects were in some cases much harder to deal with than the disease %26amp; it only had a 25% success rate after a year %26amp; half of those relapsed in 6 months.
I too was searching for answers %26amp; I got in contact w/ a naturpathic doctor %26amp; became involved in Breath exercises, certain herbs, %26amp; change of diet, to go along w/ my main stream medical therapy. I did a 21 day cleanse to rid all the toxins out of my system. It worked great %26amp;I had a much better outlook dealing with the disease %26amp; side affects of the therapy. Good Luck %26amp; God Bless
Fibromyalgia is real as you have now learned. I'm sorry you found out this way but dont give up, you can have a better life. Many people who end up with fibromyalgia do so after spinal or head injuries. It is now considered to be a neurological condition.
I found the following article very helpful in understanding just exactly what fibromylagia is and the suggestions for treatment are also some of the things that we fibro patients have found to be helpful in our treatment:
A Novel Holistic Explanation for the Fibromyalgia
Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction
By Manuel Mart铆nez-Lav铆n, M.D.
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Mexico
(National Cardiology Institute of Mexico)
This article discusses scientific evidence supporting the notion that all fibromyalgia (FM) features can be explained on the basis of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system dysfunction. On this basis, a holistic approach for FM treatment is proposed.
My first argument is that FM is a multi-system illness. This means that FM symptoms are not limited to the muscles as the name fibromyalgia may suggest. It is obvious that this illness also produces dramatic manifestations in different organs and systems of the body. The most frequent associated complaints are: fatigue, sleep disorders, morning stiffness, headache, a numbness and tingling feeling in the extremities, restless legs, anxiety, dryness in the mouth, cold-clammy hands, irritable bowel, mental fogginess, and cystitis. So, any valid theory attempting to explain FM mechanisms should first give a coherent explanation for the presence of these disparate symptoms in the same patients. When we started our FM research at the National Cardiology Institute of Mexico, our working hypothesis was that all of the above-mentioned features could be explained on the basis of autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
What Is the Autonomic Nervous System?
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the portion of the nervous system that controls the function of the different organs and systems of the body. For instance, it regulates body temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat rate, and bowel and bladder tone, among many other variables. It is ';autonomic'; because our mind does not govern its performance; rather, it works below the level of consciousness. One striking characteristic of this system is the rapidity and intensity of the onset of its action and its dissipation. Centers located in the central nervous system (brain stem, hypothalamus, and thalamus) and in the spinal cord activate the ANS. These centers also receive input from the limbic system and other higher brain areas. This means that the ANS is the interface between mind and body functions. These connections enable the ANS to be the main component of the stress response system in charge of fight-or-flight reactions.
The ANS works closely with the endocrine system (the hormonal system), particularly the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Another endocrine axis closely related to the ANS involves growth hormone secretion.
The peripheral autonomic system is divided into two branches; sympathetic and para- sympathetic. These two branches have antagonistic effects on most bodily functions, and their proper balance preserves equilibrium. Thus, the ANS represents the ying-yang concept of ancient eastern cultures. Sympathetic activation prepares the whole body for fight or flight in response to stress or emergencies; in contrast, parasympathetic tone favors digestive functions and sleep. The sympathetic autonomic branch extends from the brain stem to the spinal cord and features rich sympathetic nerve tissue in the neck and pelvic areas (important facts for FM research). From the spinal cord, the sympathetic nervous system goes to our internal organs and to the extremities. At the skin level, sympathetic activity induces cold clammy hands, mottled skin, and piloerection (goose flesh).
The action of the two branches of the ANS is mediated by neurotransmitters. Adrenaline (also known as norepinephrine) is the predominant sympathetic neurotransmitter whereas acethylcoline acts in the parasympathetic periphery.
Until recently, the action of this extremely dynamic ANS has been difficult to assess in clinical practice. Changes in breathing pattern, mental stress, or even posture alter immediately and completely the sympathetic/parasympathetic balance. Nevertheless, with the introduction of a new powerful cybernetic technique named heart rate variability analysis, the outlook has changed dramatically.
What is Heart Rate Variability Analysis?
This technique is based on the fact that the heart rate is not uniform but varies continuously from beat to beat by a few milliseconds. The periodic components of this endless heart rate variation are dictated by the antagonistic impulses that the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches have on the heart. Cybernetic recording of this constant variability is able to estimate both sympathetic and parasympathetic activity. The elegance of this method resides in the fact that all measurements are derived from electrocardiograms, so patients are subjected to no discomfort whatsoever.
Heart rate variability analysis is not a test that a patient can readily obtain from practicing physicians. So far, this test is largely confined to research centers.
Our Research on Fibromyalgia
We have used heart rate variability analysis to estimate ANS function in patients with FM. We have found that such patients have changes consistent with relentless hyperactivity of their sympathetic nervous system which continues 24 hours a day. Very interestingly, in a different study, we subjected FM patients to a simple stress test which involved having them stand up. Their overworked sympathetic nervous system became unable to further respond meaning that the system was already exhausted.
It is known that as we stand up, blood tends to pool in the lower parts of the body. In normal circumstances, there is an immediate sympathetic surge that compensates for this blood shift and maintains normal blood circulation to the head. People with FM clearly have an abnormal response, and their sympathetic nervous system fails to respond properly. It is pertinent to mention that researchers from different parts of the world have confirmed these abnormal heart rate variability findings in patients with FM.
Based on this research, we proposed that dysautonomia (the medical term for ANS dysfunction) is frequent in patients with FM. Such dysautonomia can be characterized as a sympathetic nervous system that is persistently hyperactive but hypo-reactive to stress. Furthermore, we propose that such dysautonomia explains all FM features. Our ANS findings fully agree with previous ground-breaking research on sleep disorders and hormonal abnormalities in FM.
Dysautonomia Explains All FM Features
Sympathetic hypo-reactivity provides a coherent explanation for the constant fatigue and other symptoms associated with low blood pressure, such as dizziness, fogginess, and faintness. This phenomenon can be compared to what would happen to a constantly forced engine that becomes unable to speed up in response to further stimulation.
Relentless sympathetic hyperactivity also explains the sleep disturbances associated with FM. It is known that parasympathetic tone predominates during deep sleep stages and that seconds before awakening episodes there is a sympathetic surge. Our concurrent studies of polysomnography and heart rate variability analyses have shown that FM people have relentless nocturnal sympathetic hyperactivity associated with constant arousal and awakening episodes.
Sympathetic hyperactivity may also explain the cold, clammy hands (pseudo Raynaud's phenomenon) and the constant dryness in the mouth often seen in persons with FM. Investigators who have directly studied irritable bowel syndrome and interstitial cystitis have also reported alterations which are consistent with sympathetic hyperactivity.
The relationship between FM and anxiety and/or depression also deserves special mention. It is clear that FM patients frequently have these two conditions. It hardly could be any other way in persons suffering from chronic intense pain. Unfortunately, the psychological component associated with multisystem FM features has led some physicians to diagnose these patients with pejorative labels such as hypochondriasis or hysteria. In recent years, new labels have been applied, such as ';health seeking behavior'; or ';somatization';. In my opinion, these labels are totally misplaced and do not help by any means in understanding the causes that lead to FM. The fact that there is a psychological component to FM does not diminish the validity of the diagnosis nor make patients guilty for their own suffering. The key issue in FM research is not whether there is a psychological component; the key issue is why these persons have so much pain. (It is the pain, stupid !!!). There is ample evidence to sustain the fact that FM pain is real as attested by different studies demonstrating very high levels of the powerful pain-transmitting substance P in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients. According to our model, anxiety could be either the cause or the effect of sympathetic hyperactivity. It should be noted that any normal person injected with adrenaline becomes jittery and anxious.
However, we have to address the key FM issue: how to explain its defining features (i.e., widespread pain and tenderness at palpation on specific anatomical points). We propose that these key features can be explained by the mechanism known in medicine as sympathetically maintained pain. This type of pain is characterized by its frequent onset after trauma, by its independence of any tissue damage, and by the presence of allodynia (the medical term for pain elicitation with light touch) and paresthesias (the medical term for burning, tingling sensations). Sympathetically maintained pain is a type of neuropathic pain. This means that the problem lies in the pain-transmitting nerve itself. Examples of neuropathic pain are post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy. We have suggested that FM is a generalized form of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Unfortunately, these types of neuropathic pain respond poorly to the usual analgesic/anti-inflammatory medications.
Sympathetically maintained pain syndromes have strong experimental foundations. Studies performed in animals have shown that trauma may trigger relentless sympathetic hyperactivity and that in such instances the pain-transmitting nerves are altered and abnormally activated by norepinephrine (a phenomenon known as norepinephrine-evoked pain), thus starting a vicious cycle of sympathetic hyperactivity and pain.
FM has clear sympathetically maintained pain features. As discussed before, there is relentless sympathetic hyperactivity. There is frequent onset after physical or psychological trauma. There is widespread pain without underlying tissue damage accompanied by allodynia and paresthesias. The typical FM tender points reflect a state of generalized allodynia. It should also be noted that most FM tender points are located in the neck area, a zone very rich in sympathetic interconnections. Nowhere else in the body are the sympathetic cell bodies so near to the skin. Our recent findings (see sidebar) show that injections of tiny amounts of norepinephrine induce pain in FM patients, thus reinforcing the notion that FM is a sympathetically maintained pain syndrome.
Treatment of Dysautonomia in Fibromyalgia
The realization of dysautonomia in FM demands a holistic approach for its treatment. We are not dealing with a localized ailment; rather, it is our main regulatory system that is not working properly.
Dysautonomia provides a plausible explanation for the reported beneficial effects of interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and graded aerobic exercises. These disciplines improve FM symptoms and also improve resting autonomic tone.
It also seems wise to ask patients to avoid the intake of adrenaline-like substances such as nicotine, caffeine-containing soft drinks, and coffee. Liberal intake of mineral water may help symptoms related to low blood pressure such as fatigue, dizziness, and faintness.
For this chronic illness with multiple complaints, is important to refrain from excessive use of medications. Therapy should be individualized and remain under a physician's supervision. Medications should be directed to improve sleep and autonomic balance. The main FM symptom, widespread pain, should be eased with centrally acting analgesics. Anti-inflammatory medications have little beneficial effects. It is clear that current analgesic therapy is insufficient in many cases. We have to direct our attention to anti-neuropathic medications, but again, currently available compounds are not satisfactory in many instances. Different types of anti-neuropathic drugs are in the developmental stage, and there is reason to believe that these new medications will also be effective for FM pain. There is much to be learned about the possible beneficial effects of eastern relaxation disciplines on ANS balance and on FM symptoms.
In conclusion, we can be optimistic. The FM enigma is in the process of being better understood. I am convinced that scientific evidence will eventually disprove FM non-believers. Both patients and heath care providers have to be daring and move away from the decrepit medical paradigm that views any illness without obvious structural damage as non-existent or as belonging to the realm of psychiatry. We need to adopt a scientifically holistic paradigm that recognizes the tight mind-body interactions in any chronic disease state. We have to be imaginative and develop different treatments for FM based on the unfolding new knowledge.
About the Author: Manuel Mart铆nez-Lav铆n, M.D. graduated as a physician from the National University of Mexico. He did his postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at St. Louis University in Missouri and in Rheumatology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is currently Chief of the Rheumatology Department at the National Cardiology Institute of Mexico. He has published over 60 research articles in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. His research interest focuses on cardiovascular involvement in rheumatic diseases.
Reprinted from Fibromyalgia Frontiers, 2001, Vol.10 #1.
Neurontin will probably help but nothing has worked like Cymbalta (duloxetine) for me.
Here is an article on it:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/5379鈥?/a>
It took some time to get over the side effects, like nausea, dizziness, sleeplessness, etc. The end results were worth it. I can't imagine not being on it now.
Here's a chat board:
http://www.fibromyalgiachat.com/forums/i鈥?/a>
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
How can Obama put so much pressure on Israel? Are the jews finally losing their control over the US?
Before WWII the jews controlled almost all the european economies and the american economy. After the holocaust, jewish control over european economies virtually disappeared, but control over the american economy tightened with jewish immigrants from europe, and with it tightened the jewish grip over american foreign policy.
It has always been the duty of the american president since the formation of Israel to support the zionist movement, militarily, politically, and economically, and very rarely question its actions.
But here I see Obama attacking the Hebrew state, giving it warnings to stop building settlements, and showing it to be a deterrent to peace in the region. He is also trying to befriend the states which Israel is supposed to be at war with, like Iran.
Why is he able to do this in the first place? Is the reason that caused the US to support Israel unconditionally for 60 years no longer existent?How can Obama put so much pressure on Israel? Are the jews finally losing their control over the US?
Israel has got to stop the settlements and give the Palestinians a state. Intelligent people have been calling for this for decades.How can Obama put so much pressure on Israel? Are the jews finally losing their control over the US?
Would you expect anything less from a man who time and again sides with terrorists.
You shouldn't have read Mein Kampf. It tells lies.
Even crooks can have a falling out. But, most of this is for show. If obama emboldens muslim nations, then israel has a better excuse to attack those nations.
Are you kidding. LOL obama is now saying he to has jewish hertiage! HE supports the jews, well at least this week he does!
Just where did you get the idea that prewar Europe was controlled by jews? How ignorant are you?
The various national economies were controlled then as now, by corporate capitalists. That some of them were jews is merely coincidental; the vast majority were supposedly christian.
Israel has been supported by the United States for a number of good reasons. First there is the issue of simple justice, as the zionists who returned bought land in good faith and tried to settle in their ancestral homeland in peace. Look it up, oh ill informed one, and you will see that they bought swamp and desert that nobody wanted and made it flower.
Then there is the simple affinity of one democracy for another. Israel is not an exclusively jewish state. The problem is that those muslims who desire to participate are threatened and attacked by their own extremists, but there are muslims in the Knesset despite the acts of terrorism perpertrated against them. Given that no arab state has ever developed a workable democracy it is natural that we should look to the only one in the region for our hope.
Perhaps you feel that the jews should have allowed themselves to be destroyed in 1967, when the Arabs attacked them, or that they should not have taken the land the attacks were launched from to prevent further such incursions? Given the historical right of nations to retain what is gained by right of conquest, I find you hypocritical to the extreme.
Should the USA then return Texas, New mexico, Arizona and California to the Mexicans? You must think so to advance the rather superfluous arguments you are making.
In fact, Israel returned the Sinai to Egypt when that nation recognized Israel's right to exist. Since other muslim nations still refuse to do so, why should the Israelis even consider it?
Obam is trying to pacify the unpacifiable. He is wasting his time, but feels he must try. Good luck to him. As for you, try reading William Shirer and John Toland. They were eyewitnesses whose histories are trustworthy, and they say you are wrong, wrong, wrong.
So does Winston Churchill. So does John Gunther. They were there as well. You need to use better sources than the Protocals of the Elders of Zion, which is a proven forgery. Read Barbara Tuchman on that.
Tell whoever is filling your head with lies to shut up.
It has always been the duty of the american president since the formation of Israel to support the zionist movement, militarily, politically, and economically, and very rarely question its actions.
But here I see Obama attacking the Hebrew state, giving it warnings to stop building settlements, and showing it to be a deterrent to peace in the region. He is also trying to befriend the states which Israel is supposed to be at war with, like Iran.
Why is he able to do this in the first place? Is the reason that caused the US to support Israel unconditionally for 60 years no longer existent?How can Obama put so much pressure on Israel? Are the jews finally losing their control over the US?
Israel has got to stop the settlements and give the Palestinians a state. Intelligent people have been calling for this for decades.How can Obama put so much pressure on Israel? Are the jews finally losing their control over the US?
Would you expect anything less from a man who time and again sides with terrorists.
You shouldn't have read Mein Kampf. It tells lies.
Even crooks can have a falling out. But, most of this is for show. If obama emboldens muslim nations, then israel has a better excuse to attack those nations.
Are you kidding. LOL obama is now saying he to has jewish hertiage! HE supports the jews, well at least this week he does!
Just where did you get the idea that prewar Europe was controlled by jews? How ignorant are you?
The various national economies were controlled then as now, by corporate capitalists. That some of them were jews is merely coincidental; the vast majority were supposedly christian.
Israel has been supported by the United States for a number of good reasons. First there is the issue of simple justice, as the zionists who returned bought land in good faith and tried to settle in their ancestral homeland in peace. Look it up, oh ill informed one, and you will see that they bought swamp and desert that nobody wanted and made it flower.
Then there is the simple affinity of one democracy for another. Israel is not an exclusively jewish state. The problem is that those muslims who desire to participate are threatened and attacked by their own extremists, but there are muslims in the Knesset despite the acts of terrorism perpertrated against them. Given that no arab state has ever developed a workable democracy it is natural that we should look to the only one in the region for our hope.
Perhaps you feel that the jews should have allowed themselves to be destroyed in 1967, when the Arabs attacked them, or that they should not have taken the land the attacks were launched from to prevent further such incursions? Given the historical right of nations to retain what is gained by right of conquest, I find you hypocritical to the extreme.
Should the USA then return Texas, New mexico, Arizona and California to the Mexicans? You must think so to advance the rather superfluous arguments you are making.
In fact, Israel returned the Sinai to Egypt when that nation recognized Israel's right to exist. Since other muslim nations still refuse to do so, why should the Israelis even consider it?
Obam is trying to pacify the unpacifiable. He is wasting his time, but feels he must try. Good luck to him. As for you, try reading William Shirer and John Toland. They were eyewitnesses whose histories are trustworthy, and they say you are wrong, wrong, wrong.
So does Winston Churchill. So does John Gunther. They were there as well. You need to use better sources than the Protocals of the Elders of Zion, which is a proven forgery. Read Barbara Tuchman on that.
Tell whoever is filling your head with lies to shut up.
What involuntary muscles of the body helps control breathing, blood pressures, and digestion?
???What involuntary muscles of the body helps control breathing, blood pressures, and digestion?
It is actually the Autonomic Nervous System(ANS) that controls all these actions like breathing, blood pressure, etc.What involuntary muscles of the body helps control breathing, blood pressures, and digestion?
Smooth muscle
There a involuntary muscles present in the respiratory tract e.g. trachea and bronchi that control the respiration..That's the reason its difficulty to breathe in asthma where there is severe contraction of these muscles...
Blood pressure is controlled by contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles in the blood vessels...contraction raises the blood pressure where as relaxation lowers it...
The involuntary muscles of respiratory system do not directly control the digestion...Rather they contract and relax rhythmically (peristalsis) to push the food down the digestive tract...
But all these muscles are under the control of Nervous System...
diaphragm?
It is actually the Autonomic Nervous System(ANS) that controls all these actions like breathing, blood pressure, etc.What involuntary muscles of the body helps control breathing, blood pressures, and digestion?
Smooth muscle
There a involuntary muscles present in the respiratory tract e.g. trachea and bronchi that control the respiration..That's the reason its difficulty to breathe in asthma where there is severe contraction of these muscles...
Blood pressure is controlled by contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles in the blood vessels...contraction raises the blood pressure where as relaxation lowers it...
The involuntary muscles of respiratory system do not directly control the digestion...Rather they contract and relax rhythmically (peristalsis) to push the food down the digestive tract...
But all these muscles are under the control of Nervous System...
diaphragm?
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