Guest guest Posted March 31, 2000 Report Share Posted March 31, 2000 Did your thyroid levels get tested somewhere along the line. Specifically your tsh and t4? If you have low thyroid that could feed into the problem. As long as you have good kidney function and you don't feel faint, that is probably ok otherwise as I am sure your Doctor has told you. OKC OKC, Thanks for responding to my post. I teach fittness at a major hospital here so the readings were correct. My doctor friend who lives out of town and suggested this diet to me said it sounded like thyroid which is typical of Type O and maybe I am eating too much protein. Then I realized that I probably should be following the Asian instead of Caucasian and am experimenting with seafood because I am afraid that I am not getting enough iodine.crikey.I've gone crosseyed. Does this sound right? Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Hi Edie, I can't remember ever hearing that high blood pressure might be caused by the treatment medications, but you might check into the Wellbutrin. It does have more side effects than some other antidepressants, and hypertension is one, although it's not real common. So is nausea and headaches. However, it's also possible that it is your dehydration causing the high blood pressure. It just doesn't seem like you should be that dehydrated with all the fluids you are drinking. If you are vomitting it up you might ask about a different medication for the nausea. I know there is one drug that is taken regularly, to PREVENT nausea, not like phenegren, which you take after you are already feeling nauseated. I can't remember what the name of this drug is, however, it's really expensive so that might be a problem if the military is paying for it! Good luck. If the high blood pressure problems just started since you began the Wellbutrin that could be the culprit, you might ask for a different antidepressant. What works best is different for everyone. Take care, Claudine __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2001 Report Share Posted July 23, 2001 Edie, I went thru higher blood pressure and lots of migraines while on treatment, in fact, while on antidepressants as well. Once I came off the antid's, my blood pressure and migraines have pretty much returned to normal. I tried several different antid's - zoloft, celexa, effexor, and all seemed to have the same effects. I have several migraine meds - imitrex, maxalt, something else I forget which lol and some Fioricet which barely makes a dent in em unless I catch em really early. You may just have to experiment with antid's to see which won't make you react too much, but it also could be the treatment, it sure was with me. Treatment also made me seem to have a higher resistence to pain meds and things when I did end up in ER with a darned migraine. I used phenergan to help keep my tummy stable. Treatment itself didn't bother me, but it really got my sinus/allergies all worked up and they'd drain and upset my tummy and so it was a big cycle, round and round. I kept both the pills and the suppositories. Maybe something like this could help you too. There's some over the counter anti-nausea meds, some liquids, but they didn't help me, they might help you calm your tummy to keep stuff down. I found popsicles a nice change for liquids, you can even make your own with gatorade. Hope that helps some. good luck alley http://clubs./clubs/happyheppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 hi Edie i am sorry to hear about your problems. I get mild nausea after shots, i just use medipot to ease this and give me an appetite. i have not lost any weight in 5 months of treatment (shame!) . i aslo get whopping great migraines sometimes, i had these before starting teatment too. i cope with those by sticking ice packs on my head, and groaning soulfully in a darkened room. hope you feel better soon. love Sylv Blood Pressure > Hello everyone. > > I have some more things happening to me while on treatment. I went in last Friday night for dehydration. I hadn't been able to keep anything down (even water) all day. My blood pressure was found to be 146/103! > > I have never had high blood pressure in my life. Just after starting treatment (about 3 weeks into it), my blood pressure was taken by my dentist and found to be 120/80. That is the high end of where it normally is. > > I have been taking my own blood pressure a couple of times a day since then on both arms. The lowest I have seen is 140/92...most of the time it is about 150/98! > > I called the dr. He switched me from Zoloft to Wellbutrin last week because the Midrin was contra-indicated for some Imitrex that I use once in awhile when I get a real bad migraine. Midrin doesn't even scratch the surface of those headbangers! > > I am trucking along with my treatment. I am in week 17. I am now down 22 lbs. I don't eat a lot of salt and I eat just a little meat about twice a week. Yes, I have been drinking plenty of water and Gatorade. If I had to drink anymore, I'd explode...or...you could use me to fill up your local aquifers. > > Suggestion? Anyone go through this? > > Edie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2001 Report Share Posted August 16, 2001 In a message dated 8/16/2001 2:07:26 AM US Mountain Standard Time, EmotionalFreedomTechniques writes: << However, re HBP. Some three years ago, and I do not know why, I developed a real fear of having my BP taken. Consequently on the rare occasion I do go to my Doctor and she reads my BP, I freak out and the reading should have me dead. Then there are mutterings of me needing medication to bring my BP under control. Like yourself, I refuse to take any medication for anything . She unfortunately has not grasped the fact that I panic when having my BP taken. >> Hi Glyn, Have you tried tapping on the fear of having your BP taken? When I was visiting another city, I worked with someone with high BP and was on meds. Instead of tapping directly on the BP issue, I asked him, " What does your head say about your high BP? " And he responded that he was really angry and afraid that he might be on meds the rest of his life. We tapped on that issue, bringing it down to a zero. He wrote to me a few weeks later saying that his blood pressure had come down. I have not had contact with him since, so I don't know if it was permanent or not, but what have you got to lose? I like the idea of tapping on " what are you telling yourself about it? " and then, " and how do you feel when you tell yourself ___________? " Then there is a tappable feeling to work with. Sending light and love, Meryl *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Meryl Hershey Beck, MA, M.Ed, LPCC, CPC * Recovery Consultant and Sobriety Coach **Trainer of Energy Psychology Techniques Energized for Life ....committed to raising the vibration of Planet Earth one person at a time... PO Box 86642 Tucson, AZ 85754 800-995-0796 ext. 0321 check out our revised website at http://www.energizedforlife.com/ ***host of InspirationalWordsonelist subscribe to this free email service by <A HREF= " inspirationalwords " >clicking here</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2002 Report Share Posted January 7, 2002 I had trouble with low pressure. I'm don't know for sure what has helped or exact reasons. Possible problems ---- stress, low blood sugar, low sodium, lack of water and, of course, proper diet. KM --- Lowell Barron <lowell.barron@...> wrote: > re blood pressure - allopathic medicine says that > the lower the better just as they say that about > cholesterol. but naturopathic medicine disagrees. i > do not know the significance of low blood pressure > but have done a bit of research into low > cholesterol...is implicated in depression and > cancer. If anyone can tell me about the low blood > pressure I would appreciate it as one of my > daughters has very low blood pressure. I know that > the ND takes BP lying down and then standing and > your BP is supposed to go up/ If it does not, then > it is an indication of poor adrenal function. My > kids also talk at times about > head rushes " upon standing - not a good sign. Again, > challenged adrenals - stress. Ann > Re: not-giving blood; new > organs; plea for chili > > > > > > >Anyone out there know the normal ranges of blood > pressure? > > Normal is 120/70, you should be happy, low is > good. > -Amy > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 I agree with all those. I seem to have ideal BP now but do you know that there is a wide range throughout the day. I think that stress which exhausts the adrenals and low BS and low sodium all add up. I never have any desire for salt...but have tried to add celtic salt when I can remember - not very often. I did like potato chips with salt - long gone! At one time my BP went up - the cause... alcohol! Not really a solution. Ann Re: Blood pressure I had trouble with low pressure. I'm don't know for sure what has helped or exact reasons. Possible problems ---- stress, low blood sugar, low sodium, lack of water and, of course, proper diet. KM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2002 Report Share Posted January 8, 2002 Dear Ann, I have very low blood pressure, and it goes down when I stand up. It is a result of either one or all of Neutrally Mediated Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension and Low Blood Volume, all symptoms of the Chronic Fatigue (big laugh at this word) Syndrome. So low blood pressure is not always good, mine is usually 90/60, and without some of my meds and extra salt in my diet I can faint upon standing. That is what I know about low blood pressure. Hugs, Michele ----- Original Message ----- From: " Lowell Barron " Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 8:46 PM > re blood pressure - allopathic medicine says that the lower the better just as they say that about cholesterol. but naturopathic medicine disagrees. i do not know the significance of low blood pressure but have done a bit of research into low cholesterol...is implicated in depression and cancer. If anyone can tell me about the low blood pressure I would appreciate it as one of my daughters has very low blood pressure. I know that the ND takes BP lying down and then standing and your BP is supposed to go up/ If it does not, then it is an indication of poor adrenal function. My kids also talk at times about > head rushes " upon standing - not a good sign. Again, challenged adrenals - stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2002 Report Share Posted November 2, 2002 It was interesting reading the high blood pressure post.I will definitely keep an eye on that.I usually have low blood pressure.....so we'll see. Anyone experiencing weird stomach or heart palpitations? I have been off and on.......Do not know if its related to the lexapro....but I felt good for awhile now my stomach is bothering me again and I'm getting heart palpitations.......mostly after i eat....weird.... mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 Actually, yes, I've been getting the palps when I eat too... Weird! And I can't eat anything w/fat. Oh well, that could be a good thing! > It was interesting reading the high blood pressure post.I will > definitely keep an eye on that.I usually have low blood > pressure.....so we'll see. > Anyone experiencing weird stomach or heart palpitations? > I have been off and on.......Do not know if its related to the > lexapro....but I felt good for awhile now my stomach is bothering me > again and I'm getting heart palpitations.......mostly after i > eat....weird.... > mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Yes, my GI did say that I do have portal vein problems in my esophogus, so why not in my head or whatever! I will definitely ask about it both from GI and my Primary Care doctor. Clara [ ] Blood pressure Also.it is important to have your blood pressure check.I am sure that will be done at the doctor appointment........they will go from there......... If you have PBC or PSC it is common to become high..(portal vein).not sure about AIH.. Blessings, Joanne Jj Cathcart jjcathcart@... EarthLink Revolves Around You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Rule of thumb on water: A 200 pound person needs about 100 ounces of water every day. Scale that to your body weight. The need for patience can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Fully eliminating questionable foods may not have an immediate effect, and trying to eliminate them may have even less immediate effect. Stress and worry can cause blood pressure to rise. My blood pressure is higher when I get it measured by a nurse because I do not trust medical people. Alobar On 3/10/08, K <kmk55@...> wrote: > I have quit using the microwave, > tried to elliminate msg, hydroginated oils, high fructose corn syrup > and more junk from our diets, only occasionally use a silverstone pan, > drink more water, eat himilayan salt, change my cooking oil to coconut oil, > and have been putting some in my morning and evening tea, I've been trying > to > walk at least 5 days a week, but I checked > my blood pressure yesterday and it was high. could be a fluke, > and I will check it again, and keep a watch on this. Its possible I > am not getting in enough water. Sort of frustrating to make changes you > hear are for the good, and then something still goes wrong. I have to > try to figure out why and what to do next. DO NOT want to go on meds. > I hope I am not one of those rare people that the numbers go up with coconut > oil. > My fibromyalsia (if thats what the pain is) is really minimal since I have > started > taking the oil. My old creaky broken ankle with a rod in it has improved > about 90% too. > K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Eat as much raw garlic as you can stand every day. I chop it up….about 3 cloves and swallow it like a handful of pills with a glass of grapefruit juice in the morning. That will lower your blood pressure. Not overnight but in a few weeks. It’s good stuff. blood pressure I have quit using the microwave, tried to elliminate msg, hydroginated oils, high fructose corn syrup and more junk from our diets, only occasionally use a silverstone pan, drink more water, eat himilayan salt, change my cooking oil to coconut oil, and have been putting some in my morning and evening tea, I've been trying to walk at least 5 days a week, but I checked my blood pressure yesterday and it was high. could be a fluke, and I will check it again, and keep a watch on this. Its possible I am not getting in enough water. Sort of frustrating to make changes you hear are for the good, and then something still goes wrong. I have to try to figure out why and what to do next. DO NOT want to go on meds. I hope I am not one of those rare people that the numbers go up with coconut oil. My fibromyalsia (if thats what the pain is) is really minimal since I have started taking the oil. My old creaky broken ankle with a rod in it has improved about 90% too. K No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1322 - Release Date: 3/9/2008 12:17 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1322 - Release Date: 3/9/2008 12:17 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I would not do that. Too brutal on throat and gut. I do use raw garlic a lot. Back before I had to limit cabs, I would coarse chop fresh garlic and half fill a jar with a tight fitting lid, then pour unpasteurized honey over the garlic and let it sit on a warm shelf near my stove. After 3 or 4 days, I added more honey, if needed, then recapped the jar and inverted it. The honey draws fluids and useful chemicals out of the garlic. After inverting the jar 3 or 4 times, I would strain the garlic honey, store the liquid in the refrigerator, and take the liquid by the spoonful, many times a day. The solid ground garlic with honey residue is useful for cooking. It can also be stored in the refrigerator. I used to love roast chicken with lots of the spent honey/garlic plus seasonong smeared all over it prior to roasting the chicken.. Alobar On 3/10/08, Virginia Leonard <breckrider@...> wrote: > Eat as much raw garlic as you can stand every day. I chop it up….about 3 > cloves and swallow it like a handful of pills with a glass of grapefruit > juice in the morning. That will lower your blood pressure. Not overnight > but in a few weeks. It's good stuff. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Huh....the garlic doesn't bother me at all. I know of some people who keep it chopped up in olive oil and take it by the spoons full that way. I reckon the oil protects at least the throat. Re: blood pressure I would not do that. Too brutal on throat and gut. I do use raw garlic a lot. Back before I had to limit cabs, I would coarse chop fresh garlic and half fill a jar with a tight fitting lid, then pour unpasteurized honey over the garlic and let it sit on a warm shelf near my stove. After 3 or 4 days, I added more honey, if needed, then recapped the jar and inverted it. The honey draws fluids and useful chemicals out of the garlic. After inverting the jar 3 or 4 times, I would strain the garlic honey, store the liquid in the refrigerator, and take the liquid by the spoonful, many times a day. The solid ground garlic with honey residue is useful for cooking. It can also be stored in the refrigerator. I used to love roast chicken with lots of the spent honey/garlic plus seasonong smeared all over it prior to roasting the chicken.. Alobar On 3/10/08, Virginia Leonard <breckrider@...> wrote: > Eat as much raw garlic as you can stand every day. I chop it up….about 3 > cloves and swallow it like a handful of pills with a glass of grapefruit > juice in the morning. That will lower your blood pressure. Not overnight > but in a few weeks. It's good stuff. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Fresh garlic and oil are a dangerous combination if left at room temperature. Because of garlic's low acidity and oil's lack of oxygen, they can cause botulism toxin to develop. http://vegkitchen.com/tips/preserving-garlic.htm -Patty > > Huh....the garlic doesn't bother me at all. I know of some people who keep > it chopped up in olive oil and take it by the spoons full that way. I > reckon the oil protects at least the throat. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 For some reason I don't buy that. Garlic is antibacteral and antifungal. Best Regards Ratliff coconut oil, pick up in Volcan or PC robert.ratliff@... On Monday 10 March 2008 20:56:32 Patty T wrote: > Fresh garlic and oil are a dangerous combination if left at room > temperature. Because of garlic's low acidity and oil's lack of oxygen, > they can cause botulism toxin to develop. > > http://vegkitchen.com/tips/preserving-garlic.htm > > -Patty > > > > Huh....the garlic doesn't bother me at all. I know of some people > > who keep > > > it chopped up in olive oil and take it by the spoons full that way. I > > reckon the oil protects at least the throat. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I really shouldn't have written on 1 blood pressure reading. I was just sort of frustrated. Today I went to 2 different places, and had on a short sleeve shirt, and both places had a much better reading. Higher than I want, but not like yesterday. I know about the half your weight in oz of water. I can't seem to get my water in that much, but am trying. This weekend my water was way too low, I know, and I ate stuff I haven't been eating. Possibly could be part of the reason. Thanks for all the info though. karenK > Rule of thumb on water: A 200 pound person needs about 100 ounces of > water every day. Scale that to your body weight. > > The need for patience can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Fully > eliminating questionable foods may not have an immediate effect, and > trying to eliminate them may have even less immediate effect. > > Stress and worry can cause blood pressure to rise. My blood pressure > is higher when I get it measured by a nurse because I do not trust > medical people. > > Alobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Some people I have known put a squeeze of lemon into their water. Lemon quenches thirst, so people who drink lemon water often do not drink enough water. I find that having a jug of water with me 24/7 and teaching myself to sip water all throughout the day and whenever I turn over at night led me to drinking enough water. Also, caffeine is a diuretic, so people drinking caffeinated drinks rarely get sufficient hydration. Alobar On 3/10/08, K <kmk55@...> wrote: > I really shouldn't have written on 1 blood pressure reading. I was just > sort of frustrated. > Today I went to 2 different places, and had on a short sleeve shirt, and > both places had a much > better reading. Higher than I want, but not like yesterday. > I know about the half your weight in oz of water. I can't seem to get my > water in that much, but am trying. > This weekend my water was way too low, I know, and I ate stuff I haven't > been eating. Possibly could > be part of the reason. > Thanks for all the info though. > karenK > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I keep thinking we were made with a thirst meter in our bodies that told us when we were dehydrated. Thus we don't need to second guess what we drink and what amount of water is enought. I know it is IN to tell everyone that they are not drinking enough water. Some things I just do not buy into. Best Regards Ratliff On Monday 10 March 2008 21:53:30 Alobar wrote: > Some people I have known put a squeeze of lemon into their water. > Lemon quenches thirst, so people who drink lemon water often do not > drink enough water. > > I find that having a jug of water with me 24/7 and teaching myself to > sip water all throughout the day and whenever I turn over at night led > me to drinking enough water. > > Also, caffeine is a diuretic, so people drinking caffeinated drinks > rarely get sufficient hydration. > > Alobar > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I agree wholeheartedly . By the time you are thirsty, your body is telling you you're dehydrated. You need to drink more water before that happens in order to avoid dehydration......not a lot, but it is always good to drink water. Ratliff <bratliff@...> wrote: I keep thinking we were made with a thirst meter in our bodies that told us when we were dehydrated. Thus we don't need to second guess what we drink and what amount of water is enought. I know it is IN to tell everyone that they are not drinking enough water. Some things I just do not buy into. Best Regards Ratliff On Monday 10 March 2008 21:53:30 Alobar wrote: > Some people I have known put a squeeze of lemon into their water. > Lemon quenches thirst, so people who drink lemon water often do not > drink enough water. > > I find that having a jug of water with me 24/7 and teaching myself to > sip water all throughout the day and whenever I turn over at night led > me to drinking enough water. > > Also, caffeine is a diuretic, so people drinking caffeinated drinks > rarely get sufficient hydration. > > Alobar > --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 People turn off their thirst meters with bad water drinking habits, and turn off their sleep meters by using caffeine. The body can adjust for either sleep or water deprivation, but long term such accomadations are not good. I am basing that on sick people I have known as well as material I have read on the web. I have known people who will not drink water closer than 4 hours to bedtime because they do not want to break sleep to take a pee. Being diabetic, I had to pee a lot more than most people I know. I was running to the toilet 4-6 times every night, which is not good for good sleep. Rather than cut back on my water intake, I looked for what I could do to solve the problem. I stumbled upon info anout L-Citrulline (found in watermelon). Citrulline helps the kidneys work more efficiently. After taking citrulline for a week, my need to break sleep to pee dropped significantly. Now (after taking Citrulline 3 times a day for the past 4 months or so) my need to break sleep is now down to zero or one time a night. Alobar On 3/10/08, Ratliff <bratliff@...> wrote: > I keep thinking we were made with a thirst meter in our bodies that told us > when we were dehydrated. Thus we don't need to second guess what we drink and > what amount of water is enought. I know it is IN to tell everyone that they > are not drinking enough water. Some things I just do not buy into. > > > Best Regards Ratliff > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Wow, thanks very much for the botulism tip.phine > > Fresh garlic and oil are a dangerous combination if left at room > temperature. Because of garlic's low acidity and oil's lack of oxygen, > they can cause botulism toxin to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi , Our bodies do tell us when we are thirsty. However, most people misinterpret this message as one of hunger. To that end, they eat something or drink something substantive. Instead, we should be drinking just plain water. We need to be responsible for re-educating our physical bodies. Enough research has been done to establish a body's hydration needs, according to body weight. This is simply a goal in the re-education process. Love and Laughter, Anne > > Some people I have known put a squeeze of lemon into their water. > > Lemon quenches thirst, so people who drink lemon water often do not > > drink enough water. > > > > I find that having a jug of water with me 24/7 and teaching myself to > > sip water all throughout the day and whenever I turn over at night led > > me to drinking enough water. > > > > Also, caffeine is a diuretic, so people drinking caffeinated drinks > > rarely get sufficient hydration. > > > > Alobar > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I have a dandy blend (hot) in the morning with my coconut oil and an herbal tea in the evening with my coconut oil. I try to remember to drink that before the meal, but I somehow forget. I get it in anyway, and the rest of the time its water. I do best if I set the timer in the kitchen and then go drink. I don't get enough in if I just sip all day. I am off all pop or coffee. I am glad of that. I was hooked on deli diet pop with ice. I didn't have much pop in the house, but always got one on ice when I went to town. Now I take my water with me. I don't even like ice drinks anymore. K >I agree wholeheartedly . > > By the time you are thirsty, your body is telling you you're dehydrated. > You need to drink more water before that happens in order to avoid > dehydration......not a lot, but it is always good to drink water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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