hypertension with severe chills

[peds0519]

I have noticed lately that when my bp goes above 200/100 I get this severe chills that can really mess you up, I shake so much I cant walk some distance sometimes. Just like the rest of you no increased in temp. but all gets resolved once my b/p goes below 200. I have a pretty good idea its related with the elevated b/p messing up with the brains circuits but I need a professional and competent explanation...

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Yes, BP could be the cause or it could be that the whole body shaking increases the BP. It could be associated with drugs, alcohol, smoking, lack of sleep, poor sleep patterns, stress and fatigue. They can be seen in peripheral neuropathies of diabetes, in hyperthyroidism, parasomnia, multiple sclerosis, TIAs or transient ischemic attacks or mini strokes, hypoglycemia, disorders of calcium metabolism, hyperparathyroidism etc. Certain epilepsies too could be the cause. Consult an internal medicine specialist or your PCP. Discuss these possibilities with your doctor.  A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. You will need blood sugar monitoring, MRI of brain and cervical spine, T3, T4, TSH, sleep studies, serum electrolytes, brain EEG, etc to reach a diagnosis. Take care!

[ku111]

Regardless of why it is happening, that BP is too high!  Are you on medications?  If you are and they are working, that should not happen.  Please call dr. and let them know.

[trdofbeingtrd]

While I can't help you, I would like to let you know that there are people on here that can. help you out with support and information. You might have to wait a little while longer sometimes, but that's just because come on when they can to try and help.

I hope you feel better.