[CMLHope] Re: Question about High Blood Pressure

2006-12-23 Thread Sara Sessions
Mile, I have an arm monitor and a wrist monitor, but not as high tech as yours.   My BP was always high lately.  I go for a follow up in three weeks.   Wish I didn't have to take more meds, I have quit using table salt and watch the labels when I shop for groceries.  Time will tell. Glad you are

[CMLHope] Re: 8 new messages in 5 topics - digest

2006-12-23 Thread mburwen
For the uninitiated, osteonecrosis is a condition in which the blood supply to bone has ceased. There is no known way to bring it back. It usually spreads. Eventually the bone dries and breaks up. Most common in knee and hip joints. The condition is easily seen in an MRI. I was diagnosed wi

[CMLHope] Re: Question about High Blood Pressure

2006-12-23 Thread mburwen
I'm also 68. My blood pressure varies between 120/60 and 160/80. None of my Drs. thinks I ought to be on medication for blood pressure, possibly because there is no history of cardiovascular problems in my family. Nevertheless, I bought a blood pressure wrist cuff from Costco, and I take my bl