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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Headache Post Lumbar Spine Surgery

I m 51 years of age and in decent shape. I had a very bad auto accident in Sept of last year and had a lower lumbar surgery along with a spinal fusion. I was in hospital and rehab facility for about 8 weeks and continuing with Therapy as an outpatient with slow progress. I have been seeing a neurologist and am seeking a cardiologist and my primary Dr. I have never had high blood pressure prior to my accident and every morning I wake up with a bad headache and my legs going numb. I m just wondering if there is anything you might be alb to tell me as I wait to see my physicians of what might be going on.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Headache can be of various reasons as:
- High BP
- Recent medications to control BP
- Stress
- Improper or inadequate sleep
- Post effect of spinal anesthesia (if given for the surgery)

The high blood pressure therapy includes:
- Basic medications as thiazide diuretic, ACE inhibitor or others depending upon the clinician decision
- Salt restricted diet
- Regular walking, exercises
- Meditations, YOGA

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure And Headache Post Lumbar Spine Surgery

Hello, Headache can be of various reasons as: - High BP - Recent medications to control BP - Stress - Improper or inadequate sleep - Post effect of spinal anesthesia (if given for the surgery) The high blood pressure therapy includes: - Basic medications as thiazide diuretic, ACE inhibitor or others depending upon the clinician decision - Salt restricted diet - Regular walking, exercises - Meditations, YOGA Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon