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Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Question: my blood pressure has been climbing, was staying at 150/91, now at 185/105. I do take meds for high blood press, and they have been working for quite a while. should I go to the er.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do not go oto the ER now unless you have other symptoms!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for using HCM.

I am so sorry to hear about this rising blood pressure. Please, there is no reason to go the ER now. I will recommend you get some rest and quiet time. Take the medications as directed and get an appointment to review the treatment with your doctor if these numbers remain high. However, if you have any symptoms like severe headache, muscle weakness or blur vision, I will recommend that you visit the ER.

I hope this helps. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to ask more questions and we would gladly address them.
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Suggest Treatment For High BP

Brief Answer: Do not go oto the ER now unless you have other symptoms! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for using HCM. I am so sorry to hear about this rising blood pressure. Please, there is no reason to go the ER now. I will recommend you get some rest and quiet time. Take the medications as directed and get an appointment to review the treatment with your doctor if these numbers remain high. However, if you have any symptoms like severe headache, muscle weakness or blur vision, I will recommend that you visit the ER. I hope this helps. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to ask more questions and we would gladly address them.