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I've had extremely high blood pressure for years. what can i do?
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Work w/your Dr: Some people have hard to control htn--some need 4-6 medicines to reign in their bp--most do not, they can get good control with 1 or 2 meds. Low sodium & diet modification cannot overcome your genes, but if you are overweight, loss can definitely help.
Answered 2/2/2013
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