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i take the blood pressure lowering drug toprol xl for a fast heart related to seveer hypertention. I started this medication 9 months ago I had coldness in my hands and feet. At the time i started beta blockers i was a tobacco user. I quit several months ago but my hands and feet are still cold all of the time. I am 21 years old i have tried to stop the blood pressure medication but quickly found out that this would not be a wise thing to do. Because of my fast heart rhythm and because my doctor says that i am healthy My question is if necesary could the toprol be replaced or at least lower the dose Could toprol be added to another blood pressure medication. I would also like to know if there are any lifestyle changes i could try to see if they help I have already given up the tobacco is there anything elese i could do at home.

 

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March 2 2008 at 8:22 PM (1 hour and 5 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
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Dear outlaw,

You are young to have the BP problem, and I see you have a rapdid heart rhythm as well. I'm sure you know this, but:

Do you know why? I mean was there an injury at one time or something?

How long have you had BP and Heart problems?

It is interesting how you explain the coldness in your hands and feet. Please observe them and see if there are any other symptoms noticeable such as: Are they okay when you are inside and warm? Have you noticed if they first look white, then red, then blue?

Do you take any other medications?

What is your height and wt.?

Are you working, in school , or both, or something else?

I would be more than happy to get some life style changing information to you. Please answers these questions first to give me a better idea of what is going on.

I'll look for your answer.

Susan



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April 2 2008 at 8:21 PM (30 days and 23 hours later)
         
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I am six ft tall and way

160 pounds I take the following drugs klonopin as needed zyrtec, celexa

 

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April 2 2008 at 8:22 PM (1 minute and 49 seconds later)
         
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I am six ft tall and way

160 pounds I take the following drugs klonopin as needed zyrtec, celexa I have no other serious medical conditions I do have more diffulty with the cold hands and feet in winter. I have not had any serious injuries

 

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April 2 2008 at 8:59 PM (36 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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I don't find very many examples of high blood pressure in people in their 20's, but I guess you treat it like you would for any other age with medications if you have to to prevent a stroke. It sounds like you have other circulatory problems and anxiety and a take an anti depressant. It would be good for you to learn what to do dietary wise and to decrease stress. I have a link that goes into details. Learning relaxation exercises or taking yoga classes can be good for anxiety problems and blood pressure control, if you can fit it in without becoming too overwhelmed with too many things to do!

http://longevity.about.com/od/researchandmedicine/p/heartage.htm

Take care,

Susan



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