Re: Fibro and blood pressure meds



Patsy Klaus wrote:
> I have been away from this group for years since I found ways to
> manage and live with my disease (meds, massage therapy, gentle
> exercise, accupuncture, regular sleep schedule, etc.).
>
> About two years ago, I started having high blood pressure and went on
> the so called "water pills"--no problems. But in the last two months,
> that alone hasn't been controlling my BP. My doctor has been trying
> every class of drugs, but they all have the same side effect. It is
> muscle and nerve pain, especially in my hands and arms which is
> similar to carpal tunnel. I had carpal tunnel problems a long time
> ago; after my physical therapist threatened to visit my office to
> evaluate my situation, they bought the ergonomic equipment that was
> recommended and that solved that problem.
>
> My doctor keeps saying that she has never heard of this side effect
> and it shouldn't be happening with every class of medication. But it
> is very clear that the pain starts when I go on a new med and stops
> when I stop taking it.
>
> Has anyone else had this experience? If so, were you able to find
> other ways to control blood pressure? I am reaching an impasse with
> my doctor over this, since the doctor sees controlling blood pressure
> as the highest priority. I don't want to live with this stuff simply
> to prevent future problems which might not happen anyway, especially
> since my blood pressure is only slightly above the "okay" level.
> Thanks for any help anyone has to offer.

Weird, The day I finally got a doctor(s) that knew what he was doing and got
my BP down to normal levels I noticed (and they later told me) my elbows and
knees hurt less.
I found when your BP is up you hurt more.

Toprol 50mg 1x day
Norvasc 10mg 1x day

SnL


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