The more I read, the more I realize I don’t understand Parkinson’s—Could my blood pressure problems (heart pounding, rapid beat, high pressure, etc.) be from Parkinson’s? My GP has upped my BP meds twice—HBP, for the most part is now under controlled.
I have never associated my BP problems with PD.
Hi Gcf51:
I find that c/l taken during the day lowers my BP nicely.
I have found, that for me, a sure way to raise my blood pressure is to obsess over it (eg, take frequent measurements, ...). So, like another poster mentioned, I put my BP monitor away..
I have never considered blood pressure a symptom of Parkinson’s. I was having high blood pressure before my next C/L at 2-1/2 tab twice daily, so changed to 1-1/2 tab three times daily, helps the high blood pressure and reduced C/L by a 1/2 tab.
Does not eliminate... Maybe, I need to add back the 1/2 tab.
Look up autonomic dysfunction. Not just low BP on standing.
In my case, using the Madopar (levodopa+Benserazide), I pay close attention to the item “Interactions”, asking a lot from the neurologist.
from article: "MIBG cardiac imaging is still considered an experimental procedure for detection of PD and is not yet in use as a clinical tool for this purpose."
The reason might be more trivial than you expected. In many cases such problems come from overdosing of something. Check up you supplementation protocols.
One prodromal sign of PD is low blood pressure. Years before the diagnosis I would donate blood regularly. My BP was around 90/40. Normal being 120/80. But when I am seen by the neuros my BP is quite high. Enough that they prescribed a beta blocker. I argue that the elevation is 'white coat syndrome' but they don't care.
Can you have a BP monitor for 24 hours. We have a pharmacologist who handles my husband’s BP. She is great and incredibly caring. We have a very good team of doctors. Unfortunately it’s growing.
It depends on what medication you take. MAO-b medication made my BP go up sky high.
Unfortunately autonomic dysfunction can be a part of one’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s. My doctor put me on propanolol, because of tachycardia, and resulting labile hypertension, which is directly related to Parkinson’s, according to him! I have Parkinson’s symptoms, in nearly every system in my body! Eyes - I see double, sometimes, and blurry, and nystagmus. The Eye Doc says it’s Parkinson’s.
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In my case, mine is labile hypertension too (unstable and fluctuates on the high side). I haven't been experiencing the most common nOH (drops in blood pressure upon standing). I will ask my Cardiologist during my next appointment.
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