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Noticed a difference in H's blood pressure of 10mm/hg both for systolic & diastolic last few days. He is normally well controlled with a BP of around 125/85.  As he has small vessel disease in the brain & a history of mini-strokes so its mportant to keep it low.

We have noticed a sudden, out of character increase to approx. 140/92 dropping to 130/92 in morning.

I have been mystified by this & wondering & prayed – which part of his dietry change, nutritional supps etc could have caused this?

This morning think I had a “eurika” moment!  All this extra water?  Hoping not as I've learned here that it helps to excrete UA.

I have posted this as a new topic merely to alert to possibility & to advise monitering of BP if drinking copious amounts of water.

I found this link which suggests it can in fact have the effect of increasing blood pressure especially in older folk but not as likely in younger.  I think it's something to do with the body not being as efficient at homeostasis in older people.

BTW If anyone considers home monitoring (another monitor!!!) the electronic sort are useless in my experience & need a proper medical mercury/stethoscope, which are not so easy to use for most people.  At least worth monitoring at doc's surgery, I would imagine, here in England anyway that the practice nurse would be happy to monitor regularly on request.

http://www.springerlink.com/co…..0037nt742/

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