Seniors beware
@allknowing (130064)
India
September 18, 2018 8:17pm CST
A couple of days ago I got up feeling diizzy not something I have ever experienced. Am on BP medication but when I checked my blood pressure it was pretty high. I called up my doctor and he prescribed a slightly higher dose and said that what I was given earlier was very low.
He cautioned me that seniors should check their blood pressure atleast once a week. I have a blood pressure monitor thankfully. He said this sudden rise in bp could result in a stroke. Looking at my neighbour who is bed ridden because of a stroke did send shivers down my spine. I will from now on check my bp regularly.
The main cause is said to be salt consumption. I will cut down on that too.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
My neighbour has many issues. He can walk about with a prop but his speech is impaired. A physiotherapist visits him every day. If there is money there is hope situation can improve but not fully.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
@JudyEv This neighbour has his daughter in the US and she is a practicing physiotherapist.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Sep 18
@allknowing Some make a great recovery but others don't always improve much.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
If your BP is low then you can binge on salt I think.
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@LadyDuck (458230)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 18
@allknowing I avoid too much salt even if I do not have a BP problem. It also causes water retention and this is not good.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
My blood pressure was a bit high when I had my check up with my relatives last week end. That was very surprising. I agree with you maybe I am going cut more on salt consumption.
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@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
23 Sep 18
@allknowing There are other causes of stroke besides blood pressure. An embolism going to the brain will cause a stroke. But you are wise to want lower blood pressure. It is better for your overall health.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
It is the stroke fear that we should be concerned. BP is the cause for it
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
27 Sep 18
@GardenGerty Yeah, I'm slowly going green. but veggies had been expensive lately.
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 18
Talk to your doc about that salt thing. Many scientists think it is not as bad as once thought. There are many causes. Maybe look at the Mayo Clinic website.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
I have full trust in my doctor and I do look at info on the Net. It is more than proved that salt intake does increase fluid in one's body.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
We have snacks that contain a lot of salt. I was eating those chickpeas that are supposed to be good for health but had salt in them. I will now look for unsalted roasted chickpeas.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
21 Sep 18
@just4him I did some search but I have not come across unsalted without the skin. I wonder if the skin is ok to eat.
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Sep 18
@allknowing I hope you find some.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
I am not sure of sweets. May be diabetics should be careful.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
20 Sep 18
@Kandae11 High cholesterol yes but if you raise your hdl levels all is well.
@Kandae11 (53679)
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20 Sep 18
@allknowing Sugar , deep fried and fatty foods - all contribute to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. You can check it on the internet.
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@rsa101 (37966)
• Philippines
27 Sep 18
Oh yeah those are the typical problems that an aging body goes through. I think that I may soon be experiencing those symptoms soon I am now experiencing body aches here and there. So far not High BP yet for the past years but I am thinking that I may have one very soon as I grew older by the day.
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@rsa101 (37966)
• Philippines
27 Sep 18
@allknowing Mine does not go away no matter how I move my body. I have not consulted this to a doctor yet but I might soon if this do not go away soon.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
27 Sep 18
The worst are those aches and pains although they disappear once there is movement during the day
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@popciclecold (35111)
• United States
19 Sep 18
That is a bad feeling, I had that one time it looked like the room was spinning. I could barely stand up.
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@popciclecold (35111)
• United States
19 Sep 18
@allknowing Yes It is, our bodies let's us know when something is wrong.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
Good that we get those symptoms and that prompted me to check my bp and then consult my doctor
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
19 Sep 18
@allknowing Yes, I am recovering from fever and cold as well.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
You are right about that. You are dealing with it I hope.
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@marguicha (215481)
• Chile
19 Sep 18
Maybe I should buy one of such devices. I always cound on having a good BP, but maybe that was an old story.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
As one ages the organs fail to perform the way they should
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
My mother who had a stroke last December 7, is until now in the recovery period. SHe still cannot speak. Though she laugh out loud now with a sound. Her paralized part now can feel pain.
It's really hard to have a stroke. So, we should all be cautioned, although, I am not a senior yet. More than a year more before that. 
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
You can start looking after your health right away.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
@allknowing I have been always looking after my health eversince I reached 40. 
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
Diabetes can trigger high blood pressure too. You need to be careful.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
19 Sep 18
@allknowing today I checked blood sugar which came 147 RBS which is controlled. May be because of changed medicines its controlled now.
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@stapllotik (1933)
• India
21 Sep 18
Fenugreek seeds are good to control blood pressure. To monitor the blood pressure, Please use conventional mercury device and not the digital one.
This video demonstrates how to measure blood pressure using BP apparatus (Sphygmomanometer) and Stethoscope. This video explains steps in measuring blood pre...
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
21 Sep 18
The device recommended by you cannot be used by self while the digital monitor can be used on oneself.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
19 Sep 18
It is better to be safe than sorry. Please keep a check on your BP. I am diabetic and I have to regularly monitor my sugar levels. I am not a senior yet but have something to monitor
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
@arunima25 That must have been quite a worrying time for you. Glad you have moved on living life as best as you can 
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
Sorry to hear that you have diabetes and being young would mean being deprived of your favourite goodies 
I am so far spared and can indulge in my favourites.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
19 Sep 18
@allknowing I got it at 28 when I delivered my younger one and during the haemohrrage I damaged pituitary for life. So I am struggling with all hormonal imbalance and diabetes since then. I am managing well with diet, exercise and lifestyle.
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@GardenGerty (157562)
• United States
23 Sep 18
Many of your herbs will help with blood pressure. I check mine daily when I check my glucose levels. Mine has been high on waking the last two days and that is not good.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
23 Sep 18
I did check after that increased dose and it had come down sizably. I am supposed to check it once a week. What herbs would those be?
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
19 Sep 18
@allknowing You are right. Besides, if you are very tired, it will also affect to your blood pressure.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
My doctor says blood pressure can increase if there is too much salt in one's diet and those tablets will not help at that time. It is therefore necessary that it is checked periodically.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
It is good to check BP in the mornings, atleast once a week. I did not know that even with medication it can rise without notice.
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@May2k8 (18080)
• Indonesia
19 Sep 18
@allknowing Salt and animal fat can cause blood pressure to rise and it is good for those who have low blood pressure.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
Prevention is better than cure, what you are doing is the right thing to do. Seniors should be conscious not only with blood pressure but also sugar and cholesterol.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
I got a full blood test done. I am fine I do have a bit of cholesterol but not something I should panic about
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
I'm glad you're okay. Of course you need to be health conscious.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
It is indeed a killer specially the first thing that affects are the kidneys, Once a medicine for high BP is prescribed one needs to take it forever.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
19 Sep 18
@allknowing
Yes, just like me having a Dialysis. It will be forever.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
19 Sep 18
I have learnt chemistry but have not come across whether sugar neutralises salt
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