Re: Low BP, High Pulse Rate...

"elgoog" bjdefend-newsgro...@xxxxxxxxx

"Without a diagnosis, none that are safe. I think you've already
learned
to be careful of the advice you may receive. It's an interesting
problem and I'll give it some thought..."

I appreciate that very much.

"I doubt it would help your specific problem, but it wouldn't hurt to

look into breathing exercises, yoga (stretches only) and meditation.
You might also take a look at what you are eating. It may not help the
specific problem, but it may help you to feel better and cope with this

period while looking for a diagnosis."

Here's an interesting matter regarding diet: My brother who is 6
years older, called me up the day after the first time I ended up in
the ER with a pseudo-heartattack and told me that he had gone through
the vary same routine. He said anecdotally, that he was wondering if
someone was slipping cocaine into his food or something. He went on to
blame the whole problem on sodium and told me that he had restricted
himself to 500mg of sodium a day. He also said he cut out all types of
stimulants; Coffee, cola, tea, "Red Bull" et al. Now, I for some
time also cut way down on the sodium by avoiding any sort of prepared
foods and only eating fresh meats and vegetables that I prepared
myself. However, seeing as I'm on what's supposed to be a really
good blood pressure medication; Avalide 300/12.5 and my BP had been low
to acceptable, and my heart rate had been an average of 80 for several
weeks, I've reverted to eating more prepared foods and consuming
caffeinated beverages at times. Could it be that I'm so sodium and
caffeine intolerant that this finally caught up with me and, BOOM in
one day my heart rate goes sky high and I'm back to the ER again? It
does seem that my heart rate may be gradually tapering off now that
I'm back on an exclusive diet of fresh meats and vegetables with no
sort of seasonings containing sodium.

But then again, maybe my heart rate may be tapering down only because
my thyroid, or my possible pheochromocytoma, or whatever, is settling
back down irregardless of my diet, for the time being.

May 26, 2005 12:45pm: BP 129/80 - Pulse 100.

There were free chilidogs, chips and cola being offered at work today,
I decided not to take any chances :0

Thanks again,
Brian

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