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Graceville, FL

Does anyone else have trouble with their bottom number (b/p) being very elevated while the top in normal range. Mine has been really bad 135/101 for example. It was 114/99 yesterday. Today (with New meds) it is 114/88. Appreciate any in out...

October 18, 2015
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Beta Blockers can cause weight gain, it is not uncommon at all.

October 21, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

I've been having the same problem.. Last reading 119/110... This is s new phenomena for me, the doctors prescribed enapril 5mg..it seems to be helping...also gain about 15 pounds in since the beginning of the year.. Is that common?

October 20, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

Mine was like that for some time they just changed my bp meds its been good since. My reg doc proscribed my bp meds my cardiologist changed them.

October 18, 2015
A MyLupusTeam Member

Please make sure they are taking it correctly. Sitting with your waist and knees bent can drastically change the reading. You should be lying with the correct sized cuff at heart level. If it continues to be high you made need a cardio consult just be ck things out.

October 18, 2015

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