Saturday, 14 July 2012

The Plunge

BP on Thursday night was bad. It came suddenly and I felt giddy and faint and felt the whole room was spinning. I knew it was low. It was 93/57. Friday's reading was still low. Thus, dad was the driver to pick Jo up from school. Rested and slept the whole day. And I am better today. Pressure has returned to normal. :)
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  1. The Multiple Chemical Survivor15 July 2012 at 09:43

    What caused that??

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  2. Evelyn Chua15 July 2012 at 16:28

    The terrible flu bug. But I am good now. Am trying to move around more.

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    1. The Multiple Chemical Survivor15 July 2012 at 19:10

      Can you drink licorice tea? It's supposed to raise your blood pressure. When I was a medical assistant we gave it to patients who didn't have good veins for IVs and blood draws.

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    2. Evelyn Chua15 July 2012 at 19:22

      If I am not mistaken, licorice is very high in salicylates. I forgot to tell you, I have an allergy book which was written by my allergist and his son who is a scientist in US. I'll email you the title. It has everything about allergy and also salicylates.

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    3. The Multiple Chemical Survivor18 July 2012 at 22:36

      Yeah, I wouldn't doubt it's high. I think many herbs are. A book I have says these foods are good for low blood pressure and especially if they are juiced: pineapple, celery, black radish, parsley (!), carrot, red beet, grapes, onions, and garlic. Also a diet with whole grains, nuts and seeds, milk, butter, cheese.

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    4. Evelyn Chua19 July 2012 at 10:28

      OOoohhh! I can eat celery, carrots (occasionally), onions and garlic. Grains would be oats, and barley. Butter is yummy too!! :) Thanks.

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  3. Evelyn Chua15 July 2012 at 19:23

    I am eating more salt in my diet to push the BP up.

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