Fear of measuring BP
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 11 2009
Q: I take Nadolol 20 mg once a day. My BP is high when I go to the doctor all the time, 150/100. My heart rate is generally in the 60s. I am afraid to take my blood pressure at home in fear that it is high. What can I do to get my fear of ‘the machine’ so that I can track my pressure at home. Will the Resperate system help with this?
A: The RESPeRATE is very soothing to use because of the personalized music that is generated. It is cleared for sale as a stress-reduction device. Focusing on the device melody certainly could serve as a distraction while monitoring your blood pressure. In addition regular use of the device can help keep your blood pressure in control. It is a good idea to take your blood pressure 2-3 times when monitoring to get an average reading.
Tags: Anxiety & Stress, blood pressure, fear, heart rate, Measuring Your BP, nadolol, stress reductionChronic pain and RESPeRATE
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 17 2009
Q: Have you done any studies using Resperate to reduce chronic pain? I would think it would help people who suffer with chronic pain conditions. I suffer with migraines and a herniated disk. I don’t like to take a lot of pain medication. What do you think?
A: To my knowledge, use of the RESPeRATE in chronic pain has not been specifically studied. However, chronic pain is associated with anxiety. Because use of the RESPeRATE is an accepted treatment for stress reduction, regular use may potentially help with chronic pain.
Tags: chronic pain, chronic pain conditions, Medical Conditions, migraines, pain medication, RESPeRATE, stress reductionAnxiety and relaxation
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jan 11 2009
Q: I do not have high blood pressure, but I do have trouble with anxiety that started after a tragic accident. I have taken zoloft for the last 8 years up to 150 mg daily now. How can I get to the point where I no longer need the zoloft or any other drug to ease the anxiety?
A: It sounds like you need to put the accident behind you and move on with your life. You can’t change the past but you can affect the future. A regular exercise program combined with relaxation techniques such as mindfulness can go a long way in helping to ease anxiety. Click here to locate a program near you. You may be interested to know that RESPeRATE is also indicated for the reduction of stress.
Tags: anxiety, Anxiety & Stress, mindfulness, stress reduction, zoloft
