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Do High BP And Cold Need Medical Attention?

my husband had single bi-pass surgery 3 weeks ago. He came home from the hospital 2 weeks ago with a head cold/sinus infection, for which he has been treating with antibiotics for the last 13 days. Yesterday and today, he complained of he head and face feeling like it was on fire, while his arms and hands were cool to the touch. His blood pressure was 161/99 when I took it 30 minutes ago. A home health nurse is due to come again tomorrow morning to check on him. Should I call her now or take him to the ER?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern and would explain that your husband's symptoms could be related to trigeminal neuralgia. The blood pressure fluctuations and cold arms and hands are probably related to a normal and physiological reaction to the pain. Coming to this point, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a brain MRI.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Iliri
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Do High BP And Cold Need Medical Attention?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern and would explain that your husband s symptoms could be related to trigeminal neuralgia. The blood pressure fluctuations and cold arms and hands are probably related to a normal and physiological reaction to the pain. Coming to this point, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and performing a brain MRI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri