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Had Knee Replacement. Have Elevated BP. Taking Narcotic, Aspirin
My wife had a knee replacement 12 days ago. Her recovery is progressing nicely with one exception. Yesterday her blood pressure was somewhat elevated and her pulse has been 100-120 for the last two days. An ER check found no evidence of a blood clot. She as been taking one 12-hour narcotic a day and aspirin for pain. Any idea what could be going on? Thanks.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The elevated levels of blood pressure may not be related to the pain killer and aspirin that she is taking. Anxiety , stress, increased salt intake can cause such changes in the blood pressure.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The elevated levels of blood pressure may not be related to the pain killer and aspirin that she is taking. Anxiety , stress, increased salt intake can cause such changes in the blood pressure.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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