Posted by undopaminergic on May 9, 2008, at 10:43:32
In reply to Re: EMSAM Success Story » Nadezda, posted by BrightEyed+Blueberry on May 8, 2008, at 14:02:52
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> I haven't bothered to measure mine, but maybe it's a good idea to?
>Yes, because if it's consistently high, it's a good idea to do something about it.
> Or would I *know* -- feel it if my blood pressure were rising?
>Severe elevation - hypertensive crisis - can be felt as headache, affecting the back of the head in particular; this needs to be treated promptly. Moderate increases need not be readily noticeable, but tachycardia with palpitations is a hint, and so is reduced heart rate with coldness of peripheral body parts such as fingers, toes and nose.
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