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What Are The Possible Treatments For Tachycardia And High Blood Pressure ?

Over the last 6 months, I have been experiencing increased incidents of tachycardia with extreme weakness and what seems like shivers (w/o the chill...that is the only way I know how to explain it. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure approximately 2 years ago. I was taking Atenelol which seemed to control the BP, but have Raynaud's and experienced a worsening of those symptoms last winter. My M.D. thought a change to a calcium-channel blocker would be better for the Raynaud's, and I am now trying the 2nd calcium-channel blocker, which is Nifedopine. My BP was continue to be high, so last week my Nifedopine dose was doubled. As an aside, I was recently diagnosed with Adrenal fatigue, but have not begun taking meds yet (the nurse is checking to be certain I can take the meds, as I have Factor Five Liden). After the Adrenal fatigue dx, I recalled a CT scan from years ago that showed something questionable with my adrenal glands (I can't recall now exactly what was said), but was sent for a PET scan, but there were no malignancies. I have also been having bouts of tachycardia, some nausea, and extreme sweats, accompanied by sudden onset of headache. In September, I went to a local ER during one of the episodes, where EKG and CAT scan were normal. Still, I wonder if all of this is not somehow related. I am trying to hold-out on making another PCP/MD visit until after the first of the year when my healthcare spending account has money in it again. I would love your thoughts on this matter
Tue, 31 Dec 2013
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you have history of high blood pressure and for that you are already taking medicines, you have asked about the tachycardia but did not give the rate of heart beat, more over you did not say anything about your age and gender which is necessary here, any way your over all complaints are functional, and nothing to worry about this have nice day.
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What Are The Possible Treatments For Tachycardia And High Blood Pressure ?

HI Thank for asking to HCM you have history of high blood pressure and for that you are already taking medicines, you have asked about the tachycardia but did not give the rate of heart beat, more over you did not say anything about your age and gender which is necessary here, any way your over all complaints are functional, and nothing to worry about this have nice day.