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What Causes Dizzy/lightheaded, Feet/fingers Tingling When Upper Chamber Is Not Pumping Perfectly?

since early this afternoon i have experienced lightheadedness/dizziness. just took bp. 171/102. was on bp med for approx. 2 yrs. (diuretic only) seemed under control. for the most part since stopping med bp hasnt been much over 140/90. mostly lower. have not had this problem before even when bp was higher. dizzy and lightheaded wether standing or sitting. have had ekg? in dr office. found very slight problem with left? upper chamber. not pumping perfectly. dr said it was so slight that the results will be used as baseline. as im sitting here typing my feet and fingers starting tinglng. feel slightly numb. advise please
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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hello. I think you should bring yourself to the ER or have a neurological consult. Your BP is too high to be safe. Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke so we have to rule this out. Have you had your blood sugar checked also? Go to the nearest hospital ASAP
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What Causes Dizzy/lightheaded, Feet/fingers Tingling When Upper Chamber Is Not Pumping Perfectly?

hello. I think you should bring yourself to the ER or have a neurological consult. Your BP is too high to be safe. Hypertension is a risk factor for stroke so we have to rule this out. Have you had your blood sugar checked also? Go to the nearest hospital ASAP