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Exercise-induced symptoms

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

The other day my husband was working out, just doing some cardio and suddenly he went into a cold sweat, blacking out, nausea, pressure/pain in eyes. We just thought he didn’t get enough water and I believe he was ok for the rest of the session.
Last night, he was at soccer practice and the same [...]

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Prolonged menstrual period

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

I am 33 years old have always had regular HEAVY periods with severe cramps. About 5 months ago I had a period that lasted 2 weeks since the next one was normal I did not think anything about it but I am once again having a long period. I started on Dec 3rd and it [...]

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Clammy feeling, on Birth Control Pills

Monday, November 6th, 2006

I’m 28 and about 4 months ago I started to get this clammy feeling. It starts mostly when I get out of the shower and lasts for hours. I will be sweaty during this period also. I am clammy around my mid section, back of neck and just have this “icky” feeling [...]

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Very High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, November 1st, 2006

I am very concerned about my 25 year old son. He took his blood pressure with my wrist monitor yesterday evening and it registered 265/165. We do have a history of heart disease on both sides of the family. First question is how reliable are wrist monitors and should we really be [...]

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How Much Should I Weigh? Body Mass Index Calculator

Monday, August 28th, 2006

How much should I weigh?

Weight is one of the most significant factors that affect your health, and, even more importantly, this is one factor you can actively do something about.
Below you can find a simple calculator. Use it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Enter your height and weight, then look at the [...]

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Too Much Medication? Bipolar, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, multiple drugs

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

Dr my adult son is currently taking the following medications. Should he be taking ALL these medications at the same time. He has been diagnosed as being Bipolar, also having high blood pressure and diabetes.
Atorvastatin,- Zestril,- Lorazepam,- Divalproex,- Eskalith CR, - Zyprexa, - Glucotrol, - Levoxyl, - Folic Acid.
Please let me know if this is [...]

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Cold Hands and Feet Year Round, High Blood Pressure

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

My husband has very cold hands and feet most of the time, even in the house when it is not cold. This has been going on for about a year and half now he dose have high blood pressure. Should I be concerned about this. They feel like he has had them in ice water
Dr. [...]

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Hypertension, Anxiety, Impotence, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Confusion

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

I was diagnosed with Hypertension in Febuary of 2006. Were some of my symptoms caused by Hypertension confusion, impotence, anxiety, always tired, or sometimes not being able to sleep all night. Not being able to get the words out in a conversation, feeling pressure inside me at times. There were times I would just cry [...]

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High Blood Pressure Medication, Pulse Pressure

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

I was advised to start high blood pressure meds after having bp of 160/110, my blood pressure is now down to 136/60 with treatment. but now I’m confused because according to several medical studies. they say pulse pressure is more dangerous than having lower numbers. looks like I would have be better off not having [...]

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