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Why do medications meant to lower my BP raise it instead?
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Hi @leze, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Your resistant blood pressure is caused by something, please do not give up!
I notice @swade88 commented and may have more to share.
You are headed for serious problems the longer your blood pressure is not controlled. Blood pressure is determined by two things: the amount of blood the heart pumps and how hard it is for the blood to move through the arteries. Here is some general information from Mayo Clinic if you haven’t had a chance to review it:
- Mayo Clinic High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Overview:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410
I also found an article that may guide you through troubleshooting you can do yourself. I’m not familiar with the source so please don’t use this as a substitute for medical advice.
-Resistant Hypertension: When BP Stays High Despite Medication
https://expressinternalmed.com/blog/uncontrolled-hypertension-causes/
I have had amazing success at Mayo Clinic MN and highly recommend their integrative care. You can pursue an appointment here: http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
What guidance for follow-up do you get from the ER, especially after several visits? What have you learned about what is and what is not causing your hypertension?
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@jlharsh
Thank you so much for replying.
I have been to Mayo Rochester on 2 separate occasions last year. My abnormal blood test results suggested a secondary cause and I was told a scan would reveal either a tumor or growth of the adrenal glands (it was suggested that it was probably primary aldosterone). The scan revealed nothing untoward. It has left me with no path forward. In other words, no tests are revealing any reason for the very high pressure and I am very concerned but don't know what to do.
Thank you again.