Medicine induced high bp and heart rate and more

[Guest guest]

Can I ask how does watermelon help to reduce water retention? This is very

interesting.

I found the Symbicort also raised my BP we did notice yesterday while at the

dr's that it was finally back down to normal for me 102/68 but the nurse was

concerned with my heart rate, it was over 100, I told her as long as my bp

was down I wasn't too worried about it, and as long as it stays under 150 I

have no worries, The dr made a comment on the heart rate too saying the

last 6 times I've been in there my bp had been high except for yesterday and

my heart rate is higher than he'd want, he said it's never been below 120 in

the past 6 months.

Now with the Symbicort I expected the heart rate to go up, I know the

xopenex raises it a bit and the rescue inhalers surely raise it.

What has everyone elses experiences with this been?

Terry

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Re:salumedrol / prednisone side effects

I went through almost the same scenario.

It took my body two weeks being off all the meds from the hospital to even

out with the blood sugar. Blood pressure is getting back to normal again,

too. that was a side effect from the symbicourt, but it seems my body is

getting used to that medicine now and I am back to normal levels.

Also have a swollen foot, and was put on Triamterene, it worked like a

charm, but the side effects where drastic, severe dizziness and my eyesight

got bad, after 3 days on those pills. talked to my doc about it and we

agreed to take half of the dose.

Watermelon juice also helped to draw water from my leg, plus elevating it.

It's only a problem when we have very hot days, it helps to have the air

conditioner on and to stay inside.

I am going to see my pulmo guy this month and will discuss with him future

protocol for hospitalizations.

C-M

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[Guest guest]

I found this website that might explain watermelon.

www.jucing-for-life.com/watermelon.html

Cheryl Burton ncicheryl@...

Re:salumedrol / prednisone side effectsI went through almost the same scenario.It took my body two weeks being off all the meds from the hospital to evenout with the blood sugar. Blood pressure is getting back to normal again,too. that was a side effect

from the symbicourt, but it seems my body isgetting used to that medicine now and I am back to normal levels.Also have a swollen foot, and was put on Triamterene, it worked like acharm, but the side effects where drastic, severe dizziness and my eyesightgot bad, after 3 days on those pills. talked to my doc about it and weagreed to take half of the dose.Watermelon juice also helped to draw water from my leg, plus elevating it.It's only a problem when we have very hot days, it helps to have the airconditioner on and to stay inside.I am going to see my pulmo guy this month and will discuss with him futureprotocol for hospitalizations.C-M------------ --------- --------- ------

[Guest guest]

I have a fast heart rate too. My doctor always comments on it. I find it gets faster when I am having an asthma attack. When I feel well it is usually under 80, but when I am not it gets up over 100. I have been like that since before I was diagnosed and that was part of the reason it took four years to get a diagnosis. So maybe it is just part of having asthma and the meds just add to it. My bp is always good, if anything it is lower than they would like. Good luck!

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