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How To Treat High Blood Pressure?
I have had Low Blood Pressure(100/58-normal120/80) my entire life until 6months ago when my BP went High, ranging from the 170/high80's to last night (and occasionally prior) 222/101. I have crazy headaches for days and last night heart palpitations or fluttering for about 90second durations. My doctor has prescribed Metoprolol 50mg. and recently Lininopril 10 mg. to No avail....I also take 12.5mg of Coumadin for chronic DVT's and have been told I have Reynards Syndrome without any diagnosis or treatment. I am a 54 year old woman and at times I feel 75.
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a metabolic disorder. Inflammation or an immunological disorder can not be excluded either.
I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a metabolic disorder. Inflammation or an immunological disorder can not be excluded either.
I would recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a chest X ray study
- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, kidney and liver function tests, fasting glucose).
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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