Resperate -- give me your thoughts/experiences - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

abergeron · 02-06-2009, 07:27 AM

I just ordered the Resperate breathing device. I figure it has a money-back guarantee (less shipping), so might as will give it a 30-day go.

I'm am fairly confident that my BP is very responsive to my anxiety and my being wound too tight. I find that I'm often taking shallow breaths, not breathing slowly and deeply. I have trouble getting a rhythm of slow deep breaths going.

Anyway, for those of you who own this device, can you share your experience? Does it affect BP or give you other benefits? Has it had any impact on your all-around level of stress/anxiety?

Thanks for sharing!

bethsheba · 02-06-2009, 07:34 AM

Thoughts and experiences...

haven't used it.

research shows it works...

it's expensive...

you can accomplish similar results doing breathing exercises found on the boards.

Bethsheba

abergeron · 02-06-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bethsheba

it's expensive...

It is. But, but I figure if it works, the price is a drop in the bucket relative to the healthcare costs associated with treating high BP. Even more importantly, if it does lower my BP and relieve stress and anxiety, it's priceless in my book.

I probably would not have ordered it without the 30-day guarantee, though. I will send it back if it doesn't meet expectations.

famnd · 02-06-2009, 11:54 AM

It works if you like the music that goes with it. I found the music disconcerting for lack of a better word so my b/p increased & I had heart palps. Dr. Dean says we often differ in our response to certain types of music.

But I didn't have any trouble getting my breathing right in sync with the music. I can see that it would be nice to have the option of going in a room & using the device when we are stressed or on a regular basis. In fact, I guess we could all make up our own breathing routine with music we like.

It would be worth the money if it motiivates a person to do the breathing exercises.

Apparently, some patients react the way I did with heart palps & increases in b/p. I got my refund without any problems. I argued for my postage too because I had the side effect of heart palps but didn't win that one. One of the Dr's on the staff interviewed me over the phone.

Have you had a sleep study done? If you have any symptoms of sleep apnea, it would be a good idea. C-Pap has been shown to lower one's b/p by 10 points. I think C-Pap could be used when one is just stressed out & needing to slow doen breathing too. Don't forget all the lifestyle stuff too-anything to avoid meds or to decrease the ones we're on. Fam

abergeron · 02-06-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by famnd

Don't forget all the lifestyle stuff too-anything to avoid meds or to decrease the ones we're on. Fam

Yes, absolutely. I eat very healthy and have been modifying my diet even more over the past couple months. Majority of my diet is veggies/fruits, lean meats and whole grains. I'm trying to reduce the grains even more, but I do love them. I am doing my best to work in regular exercise. I love to exercise, but it's a question of time. The 2 hours that it takes to get to the gym, workout, and get home, is 2 hours less time with my wife. We walk the dog at night, but that's only 30 minutes of walking. Weekends are no problem--we either go to the gym together, or I'm off hiking or skiing. But weekdays are a tough one because I generally work a 10 hour day and if I took 2 hours for the gym, there's very little time left to see the wife or to do anything else. I hope to get from my current 180 pounds down to 170, so that could help with the BP too.

I'll report back my results with the Resperate device. I think I'll do 15 minutes every night some time after dinner and before bed. We'll see what happens.