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Posted 4/29/2015 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
the nurse was in for a dressing change Monday and taking my vitals. Blood pressure really high. I've been monitoring it, and it just keeps jumping all over the place, mostly elevated. PS doc prescibed low dose blood pressure meds.

Could it be from the antibiotics; the PICC; or the disease? Anyone have issues with blood pressure related to lyme?

thanks for your input!
Posted 4/29/2015 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
It is just a thought-not medical advice. I think it is the disease. Also, biofilms can cause thickened blood. Do you know if you have thick blood?

Also, find out if you have a genetic history of high blood pressure, e.g. Your parents (most importantly) and then your Grandparents. You might consider seeing a cardiologist just to be safe.
Posted 4/29/2015 9:20 PM (GMT 0)
My advice to anyone concerned with BP is to spend $100 on an Omron BP unit for home use. Measuring BP in a doctor's office is no way to get an accurate baseline. Take control and educate yourself on your BP and patterns in general.

If you're already doing that...great
Posted 4/29/2015 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
It can depend. Which Antibiotics are you on? Has your diet changed? Have you been getting less excercise than usual? Any changes? Are you more stressed than usual? Meditation really helps with blood pressure as does excercise, especially since having this disease can be so incredibly stressful and anxiety provoking. Find ways to relax. I was put on Chinese medicine for Lyme that was also for high blood pressure and my blood pressure dropped 25 Points, of course I also stopped a certain antibiotic that week as well. Anyway, Good luck!!!!
Posted 4/30/2015 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys!
I am on mino, Malarone and IV rocephin. Nope, can't exercise, can barely make it from one room to another without falling from balance issues.
Starting the turbo sonic machine. Whole body vibration therapy to build strength back in the muscles, as well as giving cells an oxygen boost. Once I can walk without holding on to someone, I will slowly increase exercise, which should ultimately help reduce bp. For now, add another med to the mix!
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