Reduction in Blood Pressure?

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Re: Reduction in Blood Pressure?

Post by Newbie Woman » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:56 pm

I wish I could remember when my blood pressure started to drop, but I can't. I know it was within a month.

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Re: Reduction in Blood Pressure?

Post by GrantT » Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:35 pm

Thanks for the comments all....

I'm monitoring my BP closely/daily so will report back any findings. Keep the comments coming though if you have anything to add...

Note...just installed SleepHead 0.9.2. (Mac) and it seems to read my F&P Icon Auto file OK. Comparing it to the F&P InfoSmart numbers and seems to be on the money.

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Re: Reduction in Blood Pressure?

Post by ems » Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:33 pm

My BP wasn't high when I started CPAP. Went to the doctor in early January and doctor said it's now even lower. I was happy to hear that! Of course, I would have been happy if I had dropped a few pounds too... but I chalked that up to the holidays.

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Re: Reduction in Blood Pressure?

Post by MaxDarkside » Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:36 pm

GrantT wrote:Anyways...the question I have is for high blood pressure sufferers....how long after starting use of a CPAP machine did you start to see a reduction in blood pressure
Unfortunately, I saw no change. The sleep Dr. mentioned I might be able to eliminate one of my BP meds, but alas no. My BP problem is likely unrelated to sleep apnea, however.

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Re: Reduction in Blood Pressure?

Post by jandi » Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:09 am

Thanks Chicagogranny, Vader and mayondair,

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