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Q: Rapid change in blood pressure

asked by: DoctorQuestion on November 5th, 2009

I am 55. Have been a vegetarian for 40 years. Ride a bicycle 9 to 10 K per year. Lift weights (10 to 15 lbs free weights) several times per week. Went through menopause 2 years ago. Recently started flashing 24/7. Blood pressure was low this summer. Went to doctor after tick bite and it was 100/60. Now it is prehypertensive bordering hypertensive. Upper 130s/mid 80s. Why the rapid change?

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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD

replied on November 20th, 2009

High Blood Pressure and Hypertension Answer A7969

Hi, and thanks for your medical question on eHealth forum

The rapid change in your blood pressure and hot flashes are due to menopause. The change in the hormone status of the body is responsible for it.

Please consult your gynecologist and get a full check up done. You may need a hormone replacement therapy. Hope this helps. Take care!

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