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Crazy blood Pressure
by charna, Oct 02, 2006 12:00AM
For about 5 months now I have been experiencing unexplained spikes in blood pressure. My normal is low 90/60 but suddenly it will go to 145/95 range. It causes flushing, headaches, fogginess, sometimes numb face. I have been tested for everything under the sun including for Pheocomocytoma, rare tumor on the adrenal gland. I have also been experiencing bouts of diarea (diarrhea) this may or may not be related. I have been cleared by the gastroenterologist, cardiologist, and a vascular specialist. Has anyone else experienced spikes such as this? Does anyone have an avenue I can explore with my doctor? Even he admits that at this point we are shooting in the dark.
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Beings that you have had many things ruled out and if anxiety can also be ruled out, could it be neurological? A good question for your doctor.
Best,
~Kate
Have you seen an Endocrinologist? Have you had your cortisol, aldosterone, calcitonin tested? Also, any hormones that your pituitary secretes? ARe you a female?
How long do your episodes last when your BP spikes?
I am scheduled to see an Endo in a few weeks.
I have these episodes about 3 times a day and they last for about an hour each.