Posted by sleepy-in-seattle on June 17, 2008 at 14:25:57:

In Reply to: Anxiety and hypertension after MMA posted by sturmer on June 12, 2008 at 19:00:27:

As Bill said, pain can raise blood pressure. I've always had BP of < 130 all my life. This spring, I was in unexpected chronic pain from gum surgery for 4 solid weeks. I went in a few weeks back for a checkup and my BP was at 145!

I was taking therapeutic doses of ibuprofen which can also (over 4 weeks) raise BP.

You are right to be alert, but don't stress about it.

You didn't say how long you are post-op. Do you still have pain? And you mentioned a traumatic ICU stay - memories of that could certainly increase stress and raise BP.

I would consider a little counseling/therapy. It might help you to handle the day to day as you recover.

Follow Ups:

---

Post a Followup

E-Mail  :  required - same address used when you registered (will not show up in posting)
Password:  required (sent to you when you registered)

Subject : Re: Anxiety and hypertension after MMA 

Comments:....note: including your email address here will result in the removal of your posting (See removal policy)

 

PLEASE ONLY CLICK THE SUBMIT FOLLOW UP BUTTON ONCE!!. Thanks, Sandman

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Non-CPAP Forum23 ] [ FAQ ]