For over ten years I've had pre-hypertension. Earlier this year I went in for a 40 yr. old physical and I was officially diagnosed w/hypertension w/readings averaging 150/90. I was prescribed HCTZ 15mg however there was little noticeable reduction in pressure as a result of taking it.

Several weeks after the physical I came down with the flu which was accompanied by a fever around 100-102 for about 48 hours. During this fever I took my pressure and to my amazement my pressure reading averaged in a completely normal range, around 117/80. At the time I hadn't had a normal appetite for about 48 hours. I was also taking Acetominafin for the fever (could've been Ibuprofin also, I don't remember exactly).

To those with experience with hypertensive patients, does the sudden temporary reduction of hypertension into the normal range while in the midst of a flu w/fever help pinpoint the source of my hypertension? Thanks in advance for all relevant replies!