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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

wryter2000

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10. Medication

Reply to Silver Gaia (Reply #9)

Mon Sep 25, 2023, 09:47 AM

Sep 2023

My blood pressure was way too high to fix with diet. If I could lose a bunch of weight, I could fix it, but I'm currently waiting for a hip replacement and can't exercise, so there's currently no way for me to lose weight.

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Suggestion: If you are struggling with high blood pressure [View all] wryter2000 Sep 2023 OP

Thanks for the tip, wryter2000! I have allergic reactions to blood pressure meds. BComplex Sep 2023 #1

I developed allergies to two medications wryter2000 Sep 2023 #2

Good to hear shenmue Sep 2023 #3

Good for you, but I thought you were going to recommend no more nightly news on TV. :-) TheRickles Sep 2023 #4

LOL wryter2000 Sep 2023 #5

I'm convinced that's a big part of what cured mine Warpy Sep 2023 #11

Timely article! Thank you! nt LittleGirl Sep 2023 #6

Nephrologist? Is that a kidney specialist? NewDayOranges Sep 2023 #7

Yes. I was surprised, too wryter2000 Sep 2023 #8

If you don't mind to share, what kind of changes were recommended? Silver Gaia Sep 2023 #9

Medication wryter2000 Sep 2023 #10

I have had Rebl2 Oct 2023 #12

I hope you've had the same success I have wryter2000 Oct 2023 #13

I'm on my 2nd different med for BP. slightlv Oct 2023 #14

I'm surprised it didn't go down after you lost weight. wryter2000 Oct 2023 #15