temporary reduction of hypertension Posted: 04-13-08 21:14pm
For over ten years I've had
pre-hypertension. Earlier this year I
went in for a 40 yr. old physical and I
was officially diagnosed w/hypertension
w/readings averaging 150/90. I was
prescribed HCTZ 15mg however there was
little noticeable reduction in pressure as
a result of taking it.
Several weeks after the physical I came
down with the flu which was accompanied by
a fever around 100-102 for about 48 hours.
During this fever I took my pressure and
to my amazement my pressure reading
averaged in a completely normal range,
around 117/80. At the time I hadn't had a
normal appetite for about 48 hours. I was
also taking Acetominafin for the fever
(could've been Ibuprofin also, I don't
remember exactly).
To those with experience with hypertensive
patients, does the sudden temporary
reduction of hypertension into the normal
range while in the midst of a flu w/fever
help pinpoint the source of my
hypertension? Thanks in advance for all
relevant replies!
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Welcome to ehealthforum! Posted: 04-24-08 03:06am
Although often associated with inducing
high blood pressure, some painkillers like
aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and
acetaminophen, may cause a sudden low
blood pressure.
Usually, painkillers are used with
precaution in hypertensive patients. Some
of these NSAIDs, ex. ibuprofen, reduce the
blood flow to the kidneys. The kidney,
which filter the blood, work more slowly,
and so fluid builds up in the body. The
increased fluid drives up the blood
pressure.
Having a fever and sweating, can lead to
dehydration and this can be a cause for
lower blood pressure.
How are you?
What are your blood pressure readings now?
