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Yes my name is Eva and I'm 55yrs of age, I have high bp and currently take meds for it. It usually runs around 135/81 pulse of 70's, recently I purchased an e-cigarette and have used for about a week. I've noticed that I have had very high bp since 180s/110 and pulse rate is in the 100's. I feel very nauseous, headache is bad and shortness of breath and chest pain. Do you know if this could be a connection to using the e-cigarette?
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replied June 11th, 2011
Yes, quit using the E-Cigs! If the "Hypertensive emergencies" cease, that confirms the culprit....
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replied June 11th, 2011
Thank You, I heard they do have cartridges without nicotine in them. I'm going to check into those and see if they are dangerous for me.
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replied June 11th, 2011
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Hi oldoldhen and welcome to ehealth: First, you are not old...Enjoy where you are...Your controlled BP is pretty good...However, remember that it is controlled with medication...Any type of cigarette is going to bring it up...Your high BP reading was high...And remember this was with medication...It's hard with high BP...You not only battle yourself, you also battle what you eat and what you do...I know....I also live in this land of Oz....My best to you...

Caroline
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