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Suggest Treatment For Fluctuating BP When Suffering From Hypothyroidism
Hello, I am a woman aged 45 years old My weight and height are 49 kgs and 150 cm or 5 feet.Im healthy except that my blood pressure fluctuates and last night it was 165 by 90 and this morning it was 150 by 90 without medication.I have been prescribed Stamlo 5, but I also have hypothyroidism and my level was 14 last month for which I was told to have eltroxin .25 mg.Is it ok or should I only have the pressure medicines first?,Please advise, THANK YOU
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Hi welcome to HCM
I understand your query and concern.
Hypothyroidism leads to your frequent blood pressure fluctuations.You need to start using Eltroxin and anti hypertensives.It may take 6-8 weeks for your blood pressure to settle,so do not worry.Monitor your blood pressure regularly.Do not stop your medication until your doctor advises.Repeat thyroid profile after 6 weeks once you start eltroxin.Dietary salt restriction to 6gm per day and avoid cabbage,broccoli,cauliflower.Exercise daily for half an hour.Drink 3-4 litres of water.Get ECG,2 D ECHO,lipid profile as a part of cardiac check up of your heart.Consult cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any.
Thankyou
I understand your query and concern.
Hypothyroidism leads to your frequent blood pressure fluctuations.You need to start using Eltroxin and anti hypertensives.It may take 6-8 weeks for your blood pressure to settle,so do not worry.Monitor your blood pressure regularly.Do not stop your medication until your doctor advises.Repeat thyroid profile after 6 weeks once you start eltroxin.Dietary salt restriction to 6gm per day and avoid cabbage,broccoli,cauliflower.Exercise daily for half an hour.Drink 3-4 litres of water.Get ECG,2 D ECHO,lipid profile as a part of cardiac check up of your heart.Consult cardiologist for expert management.
Post your further queries if any.
Thankyou
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