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Stopped Medication For High BP Due To Discomfort. Now Have Muscle Pain. No Change In BP
for the last five years i have been taking no nedicne for high bp . my bp then was 190/110.the reason i stopped intake of medicine was that it caused me gtrat discomfort.first they prescribed enace 5mg-found no change. then prescribed+milopus 5mg. no change in bp.again prescribed +tm3 1gm. no change but discomfot increased and i stopped taking all the three medicines.i was taking medicine glucored for sugar complaint and still it is continued and it is under control.with a muscular pain caused by physical exercise i approached the same doctor after the long 5yrs.he found my bp without change and asked me to undergo a number of clinical tests after checking ecg and chest x-ray to know if my kidney is workin well and any blocks in blood wesels.i am in a confusion,he is conductin a clinic of himself.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
Hi,
I am a qualified and certified cardiologist. I read your mail with diligence. In treating hypertension we often say that there is no drug of choice but we have choice of drugs. With BP going as high as 190/110 it is almost certain that you need medicines. In addition, you have Diabetes; both hypertension and diabetes are risk factors for coronary artery disease. I suggest you seek an appointment with internist(one with sub specialty certification in Internal Medicine). He/she will be the best person to seek advice from. Incidentally, to have diabetes and hypertension together is rather a common problem and I assure you there will not be any confusion after you have been examined by a specialist. Important issue is proper treatment is needed. Good Luck. With Best Wishes.
Dr Anil Grover
I am a qualified and certified cardiologist. I read your mail with diligence. In treating hypertension we often say that there is no drug of choice but we have choice of drugs. With BP going as high as 190/110 it is almost certain that you need medicines. In addition, you have Diabetes; both hypertension and diabetes are risk factors for coronary artery disease. I suggest you seek an appointment with internist(one with sub specialty certification in Internal Medicine). He/she will be the best person to seek advice from. Incidentally, to have diabetes and hypertension together is rather a common problem and I assure you there will not be any confusion after you have been examined by a specialist. Important issue is proper treatment is needed. Good Luck. With Best Wishes.
Dr Anil Grover
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