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Warpy

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11. I'm convinced that's a big part of what cured mine

Tue Sep 26, 2023, 07:04 PM

Sep 2023

which went up when I was trying to run interference for elderly parents in FL all the way from NM. When that ended, blood pressure drugs started to put me on the floor so I went off 'em.

I agree with the OP that referral to a nephrologist for blood pressure that doesn't respond well to the usual medications should be done sooner rather than waiting for creatinine levels to climb.

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Suggestion: If you are struggling with high blood pressure [View all] wryter2000 Sep 2023 OP

Thanks for the tip, wryter2000! I have allergic reactions to blood pressure meds. BComplex Sep 2023 #1

I developed allergies to two medications wryter2000 Sep 2023 #2

Good to hear shenmue Sep 2023 #3

Good for you, but I thought you were going to recommend no more nightly news on TV. :-) TheRickles Sep 2023 #4

LOL wryter2000 Sep 2023 #5

I'm convinced that's a big part of what cured mine Warpy Sep 2023 #11

Timely article! Thank you! nt LittleGirl Sep 2023 #6

Nephrologist? Is that a kidney specialist? NewDayOranges Sep 2023 #7

Yes. I was surprised, too wryter2000 Sep 2023 #8

If you don't mind to share, what kind of changes were recommended? Silver Gaia Sep 2023 #9

Medication wryter2000 Sep 2023 #10

I have had Rebl2 Oct 2023 #12

I hope you've had the same success I have wryter2000 Oct 2023 #13

I'm on my 2nd different med for BP. slightlv Oct 2023 #14

I'm surprised it didn't go down after you lost weight. wryter2000 Oct 2023 #15