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08-06-2015, 01:51 PM | #11 | ||
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I visited my doctor yesterday and she took my blood pressure which is a bit below the norm especially for a female of my height. She also took some blood tests which I am waiting the results of. In the meantime she has given me energy sugar tablets as she believes it to be a combination of low blood sugars (as I usually do not eat breakfast) as well as already low blood pressure. Every time I skip a meal or feel an 'episode' coming on, she said to suck on a tablet. Also best to start eating every meal! She said that when my blood sugars are low then my blood pressure will decrease even more and cause me to faint! Hopefully my blood test results are okay. Thanks again everyone - this forum has been so helpful and comforting! I will keep you updated with my blood test results. Eleanor |
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08-09-2015, 03:41 AM | #12 | ||
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A breakfast will probably stave off future attacks. |
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08-09-2015, 08:27 AM | #13 | |||
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I am guarded about your using magnesium topically or in a supplement. Magnesium will further lower your blood pressure over all.
Best to use magnesium rich foods, like almonds and leafy greens and beans in your diet. Also don't use hot water in your shower, as it dilates blood vessels further lowering blood pressure. Lukewarm would be safer for you. A Protein type snack before bed may also be helpful. Did your doctor do an holter monitor for you--24 hr EKG? Were you evaluated for A-fib?
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08-18-2015, 10:21 PM | #14 | |||
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Hi Eleanor,
You cross my mind now and then. I've been wondering how you've been doing? I hope all is well! DejaVu |
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08-24-2015, 12:18 PM | #15 | ||
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Thank you for your advice - this has been very helpful!
I don't think my doctor did that as I'm not quite sure what it is to be honest! How do I get evaluated for A-fib too? Sorry for the very late reply - I was on holiday. Several times over the holiday I felt unwell (it was incredibly hot!) but the episodes never got as far as they have done, thanks to everyone's wonderful advice on here! Thanks again, Eleanor Quote:
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08-24-2015, 12:23 PM | #16 | ||
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Thank you! I am doing well thanks, but still finding myself very out of breath now and then. I am hoping to go back to the doctor's soon!
I have been ensuring I have been drinking lots of water and avoiding overly-hot showers. I also have been trying to remember to eat breakfast Thanks again, Eleanor |
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08-24-2015, 01:05 PM | #17 | ||
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Breakfast is the most important meal of our day...it gets us ready for the day ahead. Since retirement and having lots of time on my hands, I eat a good breakfast, often nice salads with protein and I do eat later in the morning as I do a drink with my MSM and V8 first thing and that's filling. Our body needs fuel.
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