Lyme and blood pressure

Inhimwelive

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Joined : Oct 2011

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Posted 11/2/2011 11:34 PM (GMT -5)

Ever since I was admitted to the hospital (5mos ago) my blood pressue has been quite high. I never had high blood pressure before this. From what Ive read though it is more common for people to have low blood pressure. So do other people have this symptom or is maybe from something else?

springsjean

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Posted 11/3/2011 7:06 AM (GMT -5)

My husband also had been battling high blood pressure before being diagnosed. I think perhaps the thick blood thing or maybe the anxiety contributes. My husband also is battling babesia and kidney problems, which could both be contributing.

Traveler

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Posted 11/4/2011 11:18 AM (GMT -5)

Hi Inhimwelive,
I did some reading on this just now. Although it is more common to see low blood pressure (as you stated) with Lyme Disease, high blood pressure can also be a symptom from what I am reading.

With that being said, it would still be a good idea to check out any other possibilities as well. Sometimes it's just too easy to blame it all on Lyme Disease. High blood pressure poses some real risks, so please get this checked out!

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