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Hey MaryJo, High blood pressure runs in all my siblings; they treat it VERY seriously. Meds 2x a day, modified diet, exercise program, and stress -reducing sessions, like massage or aroma therapy. I hope the aspirin doesn’t kick up your CC. Please, go to the ER if your headaches become any worse. (We’re worried about you!) Teri

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I don’t think aspirin is a NSAID which is a definite NONO !!   But too much aspirin can cause other abdomianl problems as it eats it away …

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Let me know if you find out anything.  Mine’s gone from a routine 90/60 to about the same as yours now.  Nobody seems to know why or want to do anything different.  I’m already maxing out on Heparin so aspirin, etc wouldn’t help and no way will they make me lose fluids as they’re always pumping it in now.  Maybe I just want to be more like Mike and he IS invading my territory now (congestive heart failure).  I figured the headaches were just stress and I just keep taking whatever I can get to be able to live with it.  Gotta go now…Sparkydog wants to go out and I’m the only one here.  Hope Mike gets home VERY SOON!!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Carole > Thanks for responding …. if it doesn’t drop by this weekend, I will go > in and see the ER …. and no, I didn’t have a big bag of salty potato > chips …. but it sounds good !! They have found that the link between > salt and high blood pressure is a myth especcially with those under 50 > .. and I am definitly under 50 !  I was on bp meds before because the > prednisone had raised the bp … but have off prednisone for a year now > .. they took me off the bp meds last year when I went into the hospital > for dehydration as my pb dropped too low !! <G> I guess I can’t win > either way !! > I will kep you posted …. right now all I want to do is to melt away in > relaxation > maryjo

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Staci Good luck with the Colestid … remember that you may have to adjust the dose that works well with you … too much can be too binding !

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eMi I am not on prednisone … was taken off of it a year ago .. thank goodness Maryjo

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Maryjo, Can you take aspirin with CC?  I can’t take NSAIDS or aspirin with CD  - only Tylenol which doesn’t do anything for me. ~~~~Pat CD Class of 98 – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->"Maryjo"  wrote >He also told me to take one aspirin per day with it

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update : I did go to ER today , spent a lovely 3 hours there … blood pressure was elevated still and I had a headache on the rise They did a EKG which came back good . Maryjo

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Maryjo, I hope and pray you got with a doctor today. Please let us know what’s going on. STaci

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<<He put me on a beta-blocker called ATENOLOL to lower the bp and he said it will also help with the headaches .>> That’s the exact same med my Dr. put me on along with a drug called clonidine. The combo of the two seems to be working well.  I’m glad you went today! Patsy : )

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 I have been told to take a coated aspirin each night (those orange things).  My GP says it will work with my blood pressure med, my GI says here are some early indications that it might help with CD.  I have been told no advil, etc., because it might interact with the Asacol. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Maryjo, > Can you take aspirin with CC?  I can’t take NSAIDS or aspirin with CD  - > only Tylenol which doesn’t do anything for me. > ~~~~Pat > CD Class of 98 >"Maryjo"  wrote >He also told me to take one aspirin per day with it

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Same here Sam, I run low temp and BP as the norm.  Maryjo, I hope things work out and SOON!   :)  mgbio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hmmm… there never has been for me – when I was in hospital last year, > even when on massive amounts of hydrocortisone and prednisolone, by > BP was definitely low (90/60 was about average). > Sorry, I can’t help you… > Sam > CD Class of ‘97 > : Hey fellow IBD Family > : I am facing extrememly high blood pressure problems right now and was > : wondering if there was a connection between IBD and High Blood Pressure > : .. When I say high blood pressure I mean very very high …. my lowest > : today was at 4:45 am this morning and that was 160/100 with a pulse of > : 118 … and thats upon waking … at 2:20 this afternoon it was 163/109 > : with a puse of 132 … Can’t seem to find a dr who will take me … > : October the earliest I was told by one practise … This really sucks > : .. I am only 102 lbs and the lower number on the blood pressure is far > : higher … it feels like someone is sitting on my chest … though my > : IBD seems to behaving itself except for some minor spasms > : any input appreciated > : Maryjo

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update : I did go to ER today  , spent a lovely 3 hours there … blood pressure was elevated still and I had a headache on the rise They did a EKG which came back good .. so dr in ER listened as I told him how and why I was monotoring my bp … He put me on a beta-blocker called ATENOLOL to lower the bp and he said it will also help with the headaches .. He also told me to take one aspirin per day with it … He gave me a script for 3 months supply so I have time to find a dr in the area Maryjo

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Maryjo Please either go to the ER or see your Doc A.S.A.P.!  I know my BP drastically increased, to the point of needing medication, when my IBD was at its worst. This was before the Prednisone and seems to be related to our common illness. Patsy : )

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Emergency treatment is often treaed differently than routine treatment – payment is often made without advance authorization or referral.  I still say with blood pressure like that AND bad headaches you belong in ER –  you could stroke, or blow an aneurysm, or all kinds of things.   Lots of people with high bp don;t have any symptoms – with symptoms I think it can be more serious…. are you hving dizzy spells too?   Don’t wait for some penny pinching bureaucrat to make a decision that may harm you –   – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I will call the insurance company this morning … need to go through >the proper channels or else they will refuse to pay for it !  Woke up >with a tremendous headache this morning and though my bp should be the >lowest upon waking it wasn’t … It was  144/106 with a pulse of 101 … >the whole idea of checking the bp was because of these horrid headaches >!!! >Maryjo

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I will call the insurance company this morning … need to go through the proper channels or else they will refuse to pay for it !  Woke up with a tremendous headache this morning and though my bp should be the lowest upon waking it wasn’t … It was  144/106 with a pulse of 101 … the whole idea of checking the bp was because of these horrid headaches !!! Maryjo

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Hmmm… there never has been for me – when I was in hospital last year, even when on massive amounts of hydrocortisone and prednisolone, by BP was definitely low (90/60 was about average). Sorry, I can’t help you… Sam CD Class of ‘97

: Hey fellow IBD Family : I am facing extrememly high blood pressure problems right now and was : wondering if there was a connection between IBD and High Blood Pressure : .. When I say high blood pressure I mean very very high …. my lowest : today was at 4:45 am this morning and that was 160/100 with a pulse of : 118 … and thats upon waking … at 2:20 this afternoon it was 163/109 : with a puse of 132 … Can’t seem to find a dr who will take me … : October the earliest I was told by one practise … This really sucks : .. I am only 102 lbs and the lower number on the blood pressure is far : higher … it feels like someone is sitting on my chest … though my : IBD seems to behaving itself except for some minor spasms : any input appreciated : Maryjo

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Maryjo, In my case when I get a high pulse rate and blood pressure I get it under control with potassium and electrolytes. (but you better go get it checked out) Take care, Cheryl

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What’s going on with you, girl?  Mine is always low to extremely low. But you need to find a doc soon.  I mean it! Don’t put it off. Also, I want to praise you for your suggesting the Colestrid.  I told my doc today and he gave me big box to try. Thanks a million. Staci

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Maryjo – I agree with Carole. Go to the ER immediately !!! I can’t believe they expect you to wait until October. Like the old saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Tammy

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Maryjo- I just went through a problem with this.  My blood pressure was only slightly elevated, though and my pulse was in the 120’s.  I got extremely scared, almost passed out a couple of times, and my hubby called an ambulance.  They hooked me up to an EKG and ran several tests.  I had a follow up with my doc.  I have been diagnosed with SVT (a condition where you get heart palpatations).  I am now on a great medication (a beta blocker) and I feel great.  My doc says it’s not related to the crohn’s, but possibly could have been aggravated by medications.  Is this condition new to you?  Have you taken any cold medicines or anything else recently???  Feel free to email me at home, I prolly won’t be back on the NG till Monday evening.  I’m leaving Friday am for a mini vacation. good luck! Be well- Tracy CD class of ‘98 my homepage: http://home.talkcity.com/ParadiseDr/goodboie/index.html  : )  smile – it makes people wonder what you’re up to!

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I agree, please have it checked out now!  If nothing else, it will stop your headache and the ringing in your ears (assuming you have these symptoms of hi BP) and it could save your life. -Jeff

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Carole Thanks for responding …. if it doesn’t drop by this weekend, I will go in and see the ER …. and no, I didn’t have a big bag of salty potato chips …. but it sounds good !! They have found that the link between salt and high blood pressure is a myth especcially with those under 50 .. and I am definitly under 50 !  I was on bp meds before because the prednisone had raised the bp … but have off prednisone for a year now .. they took me off the bp meds last year when I went into the hospital for dehydration as my pb dropped too low !! <G> I guess I can’t win either way !! I will kep you posted …. right now all I want to do is to melt away in relaxation maryjo

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Hey fellow IBD Family I am facing extrememly high blood pressure problems right now and was wondering if there was a connection between IBD and High Blood Pressure .. When I say high blood pressure I mean very very high …. my lowest today was at 4:45 am this morning and that was 160/100 with a pulse of 118 … and thats upon waking … at 2:20 this afternoon it was 163/109 with a puse of 132 … Can’t seem to find a dr who will take me … October the earliest I was told by one practise … This really sucks .. I am only 102 lbs and the lower number on the blood pressure is far higher … it feels like someone is sitting on my chest … though my IBD seems to behaving itself except for some minor spasms any input appreciated Maryjo

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are you on prednisone?          eMi

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Forget waiting til Oct. – get to an ER and demand they treat it – you could be asking for trouble – stroke, etc., not to mention kidney damage.   They could monitor it, talk to you about dietary restrictions (more??? that we have with IBD?? –  you haven’t eaten a big bag of salty potato chips lately?    LOL.)  They might start you on a sample pack of bp med to get it down – probably a diuretic – difeent types work for different people – I tried 3 different ones before they found one that really worked – you might be very tired for a few days until your body adjusts….   – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hey fellow IBD Family >I am facing extrememly high blood pressure problems right now and was >wondering if there was a connection between IBD and High Blood Pressure >.. When I say high blood pressure I mean very very high …. my lowest >today was at 4:45 am this morning and that was 160/100 with a pulse of >118 … and thats upon waking … at 2:20 this afternoon it was 163/109 >with a puse of 132 … Can’t seem to find a dr who will take me … >October the earliest I was told by one practise … This really sucks >.. I am only 102 lbs and the lower number on the blood pressure is far >higher … it feels like someone is sitting on my chest … though my >IBD seems to behaving itself except for some minor spasms >any input appreciated >Maryjo

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