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sorcia

Updates on Life

Aug 18, 2007 07:33

So a few things from the last few days. I had my first follow-up blood pressure appointment with my doctor. So far she's only put me on a mild diuretic and I've been taking Fish Oil caplets on the advice of my brother. My blood pressure was 132/80. Not great but I believe it falls under "normal" and my doctor was very pleased. I will continue ( Read more... )

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twfarlan August 18 2007, 14:15:26 UTC

(hug) Glad you're better.

livethlfe August 18 2007, 15:09:54 UTC

Good to hear good news :) *hugs* Love you!

acelightning August 19 2007, 02:57:06 UTC

i'm very glad to hear that you're doing better, health-wise, without heavy-duty drugs. i believe i mentioned that, the same day you posted to your LJ about blood pressure, so did another friend of mine? well, his doctor put him on first one drug, then added a different one, then switched to a combination of both together in one pill, but his BP was still coming out 158/102 (or similar readings, always with the lower number over 100, which is very bad). finally she threw in a third drug, and within days, it was down close to "normal". so it's very good that you were able to get yours down with less invasive treatment.

incidentally, eating a couple of ounces of dark chocolate every day has been shown to reduce blood pressure, particularly the lower number. and it's full of anti-oxidants. yes, chocolate is actually good for you!