Blood pressure

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by LMB, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. LMB

    LMB "Olde Goat"

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    The problem I am having, is with the top number(systolic). I can take it and it will read 133/60. next time 148/60 the it will jump to 168/62. I have lost weight, taken all the supplements mentioned here. But it still runs erratic. My doc has even raised my BP meds
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    That's one problem with older people. Your blood vessels lose their elasticity and they don't stretch as much when the heart pumps resulting in a higher systolic. Hopefully your doc can get it under control. If you don't know the doc well don't hesitate to try another one or get a referral to a cardiologist and let him examine you.
     
    cuzzin it Thanks this.
  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    i went through 3 differant meds before i got one that did the trick. The ACE inhibitors did ok but made my troat itch bad and after 3 months i switch to a generic Cozaar..... pricey stuff but works for me
     
  5. SAMMY6969

    SAMMY6969 Medium Load Member

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    Wow cuzzin....same thing happwnd to me troat iched ,made me cough...and cozzare worked great just coast alot.....
     
  6. Jspec

    Jspec Bobtail Member

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    Not if its through concentra. Concentra requires another full physical if the card was issued.
     
  7. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Your physical was issued for 3 months.

    You will have to take another one.
     
  8. LMB

    LMB "Olde Goat"

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    Yep, just talked to the nurse. Gotta take it all over, except for the drug test
     
  9. blazer1

    blazer1 Light Load Member

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    OK, I was issued a 3 month card due to high bp, I went back 3 months later and all they did was check my bp and issue me a one year card. They did tell me they wouldn't issue me another 3 month card if the bp wasn't under control.
     
  10. Homemade1959

    Homemade1959 Light Load Member

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    yup me to and I go to concentra too. they just re-checked the bp, it was good and then issued me a one year
     
  11. LMB

    LMB "Olde Goat"

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    I guess you were the lucky ones, I still gotta take it all over
     
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