Let’s be real — hot flashes are already annoying enough without your blood pressure deciding to join the rollercoaster. But yes, blood pressure changes during hot flashes are absolutely a thing, and as someone who’s worked in internal medicine focusing on hypertension management for years, I’ve seen just how confusing (and honestly, frustrating) it can…
Can asthma get worse in menopause? It’s a question I hear surprisingly often, especially from women who’ve lived with asthma for years without major issues—until midlife hits. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner who’s worked with hundreds of asthma patients over the years, I can tell you that menopause can throw quite a curveball at your…
If you’re navigating the rollercoaster of menopause and suddenly your blood pressure is creeping up for no clear reason—you’re not imagining it. Blood pressure and menopause: what to know is a topic I find myself discussing more and more often in the clinic. I’ve been an Internal Medicine Physician for over a decade, and let…
Can asthma cause hot flashes? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up in my day-to-day work as a Pulmonary Nurse. It might sound like an odd pairing at first—after all, one’s a respiratory condition, and the other is usually tied to menopause or hormonal changes, right? But here’s the thing: the human body…
As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be to maintain healthy blood pressure during menopause. Many of my patients come to me concerned about sudden spikes in blood pressure, mood swings, and even weight gain. Menopause is a natural phase of life, but it brings with…
As someone who’s worked closely with individuals dealing with asthma for years, I’ve seen firsthand just how complicated it can be to manage the condition. For those with asthma, it’s not just about taking medication and avoiding triggers. The way our bodies function on a hormonal level can also play a significant role in how…
Coping with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging at any stage of life, but for many women, the combination of RA and menopause creates a unique set of challenges. As a Rheumatoid Arthritis expert, I’ve seen firsthand how the hormonal changes during menopause can exacerbate the symptoms of RA, making it a double whammy for…
So, you’re going through menopause (or maybe you know someone who is), and now you’ve got the extra challenge of dealing with blood pressure issues. It’s not uncommon, trust me. Menopause messes with our hormones, and unfortunately, that can have an effect on our heart health. But don’t stress! I’m here to walk you through…
So, here’s the thing—hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of those health problems that creeps up without you even noticing. You might be feeling fine, going about your day, and suddenly—bam! Your blood pressure’s higher than it should be. And it’s especially tricky for women over 50. It’s like your body changes on you,…