What treatment are you receiving for Baroreceptor failure?

Posted by 56tburd @56tburd, 6 days ago

I've mentioned here before that a result of neck radiation and/or surgery can result in damage to the baroreceptors in your neck. These are the regulators of you blood pressure (BP). It's been a challenge to find a solution to the problem over the years. I experienced more uncomfortable symptoms from hypotension than hypertension, but the latter is what causes the damage.

I only became aware of the problem a few years ago when my BP spiked. Until then, it had been pretty normal. That is when they discovered heart damage and a dilated upper aorta. Had I known to watch for signs, I might have caught it earlier. Trying to "fix" it has been a challenge. One cardiologist told me I' just have to learn to live with it. Another told me I wasn't his bread and butter. My PCP does what she can, but I don't think she is completely up to speed on what works.

Thus, the question I have is what are you receiving for care in this regard. The studies I've read keep mentioning Clonidine as an effective treatment in reducing the number of episodes. Is there anything else you can offer? Thanks!

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What I forgot to mention is that my daytime BP has been relatively stable. It's the nocturnal hypertension that has gotten out of control.

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