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marilyn4342 09/09/2015

When I turned 40 or so I was told I needed to be on Blood Pressure medicine. I had always had low blood pressure. So I figured Doctors know what they are doing ( naive right?? )

My blood pressure has always been hard to hear. MA's and nurses have left the room in defer not being able to hear my blood pressure.

I started coughing and a nurse in my study, ( that I am doing for MS ), said it is because of your BP medicine. I went to the Doctor and they changed my BP medicine, but now my BP is in the 140's.

I know that is too high! In the MS Study, it has been 2 years in a 3 year study, I think I am getting the real drug.

My question is : do you think I should change my BP meds again or do you think it is due to the MS meds in the study???

marilyn4342 09/10/2015

Nothing? No one?

EPagain 09/10/2015

It is impossible for anyone of us to know if it is your MS med you are using in this study as we don't know what that med is. Not to mention, the med is still being studied. So the med may be something that combined with something else you are on currently and that caused the high bp. ??? too many unknowns to help you out with this one.

Speak to your doctor to find out if he/she can talk to your NP/PA that is working with the study. In the mean time lay off the salt as this will increase blood volume and therefore blood pressure. Asparagus can help you get rid of excess water. Deep breathing and reducing stress may also help while the docs get together and discuss your medication options.

Best wishes to you,
EP

marilyn4342 09/13/2015

Thank you EP !! At least you responded! I was beginning to feel like no one would say anything! I appreciate your info!

djbritt 09/15/2015

I had to change BP pill due to the coughing. If your BP continues to be high, I would definitely ask for a different BP medicine.

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