In what posture should blood pressure be taken? Doctors take it with us sitting. That Ok?
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Sitting is the usual way.  Some take it while you are lying down.
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Did you keep the appointment with the neurolgist? Have you seen your family physician? I work at a hospital as a tech on a cardiac floor. You need to see your family doctor pronto and keep him informed as to the ongoing situation. Also, a heart attack does not have to radiate down the arm. Lose of consciousness with head and back of neck pain can equal extremely high blood pressure. Which could lead to stroke as well as heart attack. Seek more medical attention!!
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Yahoo Health can give you tips, yet the lower blood pressure than normal, well you should see a doctor.
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It does depend on your age and your health. This is kind of high. Sometimes your blood pressure can go up temporarily for a lot of reasons including stress or pain. Since you're checking it every day, and if you see that it is at or more than 130/90 consistently, you should see a doctor and show him or her your results. Usually that's what a doctor would do, have you keep a log before they put you on medication. There's also something called white coat hypertension. That's when you get stressed just having your blood pressure checked and it goes up. The best thing to do is always check with your doctor if you have a health concern.
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You can have a shot and your blood taken in either arm - it makes no difference. Blood pressure is done in the left arm because it is closest to the heart so your pressure is higher in that arm, but if you have a preference, ask to have it done on the right arm it doesn't matter that much.
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Sounds like you feel pretty rotton, sorry.  TMJ can cause dizzyness and pain, along with the neck stiffness and the neck can relate to the back.  Do they know why your blood pressure is low?  It sounds like there are more circulatory problems going on, have you ever had a veinogram? what about a holter monitor to check more on the heart problems?  Do you monitor your own blood pressure?  The pressure on your head could be a combo from the jaw and the blood pressure.  It may not always be low but surging.  Are you on meds?  I think the nose bleeds and blood pressure are related along with all of it.  It's some kind of massive circulatory problem.  I think you should see a cardiologist if you haven't seen one.  And you should definitely see a Electrophysiologist (EP) or Heart Rhythm Specialist – a cardiologist with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm problems.
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it's only good at helping to maintain an already healthy blood pressure and blood sugar. If you already have high blood pressure and diabetes I wouldn't risk your life on them. \nBesides, garlic is better at meaintaining a health cholesterol than blood pressure. \nEat right, test your blood sugar and have regular blood pressure checks (or buy a good quality pressure cuff...and make sure you know how to read it). Take your meds and follow your doctors orders.\nStay healthy, exercise and releave stressors.
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Posture.  Good Posture.  Hold your head high, relax your shoulders, keep back straight at all times, bottom tucked in and be so grateful you look so great.  Read "good posture" on Internet, copy and tape up next to the mirror.  Don't take it down. You won't  get fat on your back but you will get smiles.  Trust me.
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The first number, systolic blood pressure, measures the maximum pressure exerted as the heart contracts. This means that when the heart squeezes blood into your arteries, how much pressure gets pushed against the walls of the arteries.\n\nThe lower number indicates diastolic pressure, a measurement taken between beats, when the heart is at rest. This means that while there is no blood being forced into the artery, the amount of the pressure against the artery walls is measured.\n\nHigh blood pressure means that the force exerted on the walls of your arteries is too great. Your heart is working harder, and your arteries are stressed too much.\n\nAccording to high blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA), numbers under 140/90 and over 90/60 are generally considered normal in adults.
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not a lot really. they take your blood pressure. they do ask for your reasons for wantin to go on it. like contraception, or for regulating periods, or for skin. I said everything! They just check your health history and things to make sure you're fit to go on it. Then they will explain how it all works etc to you.\nIt's nothing to worry about.
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130/90 is near the upper limit of what was once considered normal blood pressure.  Current thinking is that lower than this is better (120/80).  According to a 2003 report by the National Institutes of Health your b.p. level of 130/90 would be considered "prehypertensive" and requires health-promoting lifestyle modifications (not drugs).  \nEat whole/fresh foods, avoid processed foods, lose weight if necessary, exercise daily, avoid smoking, and limit or avoid alcohol.  Low levels of dietary calcium, potassium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids (e.g. fish oils) in the diet may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so it may be helpful to supplement your diet with them.  \nIf these approaches do not lower your b.p., then it may be wise to seek professional guidance.\nGood luck!
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Well, if I understand your question, 'white coat syndrome' is when a persons blood pressure is only high when the doctor (the person wearing the white coat) takes it.  Usually, if you suspect that the person really has normal BP, but it is high when the doctor takes it, you either have the nurse take it or have the patient go to a drug store and have it taken on a normal day.  If the patient really does have high BP, then it will be high no matter who takes it.
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to lower blood pressure, is to avoid meat, dariy produce, exercise a lot, avoid quick temper... dont ever think about drinking or smoking, they rise em fast. sex can help lower the pressure...
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You should not be taking blood pressure when you have no idea how to use it.\n\nYou have to listen for the pulse through the stethescope. Put the blood pressure cuff around his upper arm. Place the stethescope on the crook (bend) of the arm. Begin to pump and release when you no longer hear the pulse beating through the stethescope. That's the high number. Release the pump SLOWLY and listen carefully for the return of the pulse beat. When you hear it again, that's the low number.\n\n120/80 is a normal range.
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There is no "perfect" blood pressure reading. Here are the averages: \n\nsystolic 110 to 150 \nover  \ndiastolic 60 to 80
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posture is important, arms, mouth, eyes.
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Have your blood pressure checked.