Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can TMJ Problem Cause Rise In Blood Pressure?
I vhave a rolling sensation in my head when I lye down.I feel sick to my stomach.I have been treated for high blood pressure for 15 years.My blood pressure generally stays around 117 over 72.About 6 days ago,it began going to 158 over 106 or around there in the evenings.Because it was a weekend ,I took a second 80mg Diovan each evening.On the thrid evening,I went to emergency.They found nothing.On Tuesday I seen an ear,nose,and throat specialist.He only found a problem with "TMJ".I am now taking 200mg of Advil 3 times a day and Soma before bedtime.My blood pressure is 132 over 83 and going up as it gets later.I have moved recently and have no local doctor.Can "TMJ" cause this rise in blood pressure?
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Answered on
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Last reviewed on
Hello , I went through the history you have provided .
TMJ by itself will not cause increased in blood pressure, but the medication advil which you are taking for TMJ will shoot up the blood pressure.
Also advil should never be taken while you are on diovan as it will harm your kidney.
The safer alternative pain med are soma and plain paracetamol .
Also the initial rolling sensation and stomach pain may be Due to reflux gastritis, where the stomach acid may reflux back in the food pipe . Treatment for the same will resolve lot of your troubles .
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
TMJ by itself will not cause increased in blood pressure, but the medication advil which you are taking for TMJ will shoot up the blood pressure.
Also advil should never be taken while you are on diovan as it will harm your kidney.
The safer alternative pain med are soma and plain paracetamol .
Also the initial rolling sensation and stomach pain may be Due to reflux gastritis, where the stomach acid may reflux back in the food pipe . Treatment for the same will resolve lot of your troubles .
Hoping I could help.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Advil
Loading Online Doctors....