Need to Have a Thyroid Test
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
July 26, 2018 4:37pm CST
I have been reading about abnormal thyroid functions because I suspect that it triggers my blood pressure going up especially at night.
It came to my mind because my blood pressure shoots up at night even though I had already taken my maintenance medicine. It feels uncomfortable, and am nervous too because a sister just recently had a mild stroke due to high blood pressure.
It will entail so much time going to the hospital and taking the tests, but I think I need it.
Do you also have some health problems?
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Jul 18
Yes, I am on the borderline, my thyroid has worked overtime too long and it's finally wearing out. Also, I have diabetes and celiac disease(can't consume gluten). When my BP shot through the ceiling it was at night. At the ER my BP was 230/120, it's a miracle I didn't have a stroke!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Jul 18
Oh, your BP was too high, it;s good you did not suffer a stroke! It is really hard when we have health issues.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
@kobesbuddy that's good! You are fine now.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
27 Jul 18
@acelawrites When I was on Lisinopril, it didn't work for me. She changed my medication, now it's working great!
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
26 Jul 18
Same as you are I take maintenance for high blood pressure.
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@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
@acelawrites yes, as much as possible watch everything, huhu
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
I don't know if it is related to other issues or not; but I think I have to consult the doctor later. So you are also careful about your sugar intake?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
have you let yourself be seen by an internist? they should be the one to tell you what laboratory procedures you should undergo. do you have exophthalmos? or you palpitate?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
@acelawrites palpitation is one manifestation of a person with thyroid problems, but i am glad if you do not have this symptom. good luck and hope it is not a thyroid problem at all.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
I will first consult the internist if I can have the test or what test to take. No, I don't have heart palpitation. I hope the high BP is not connected to thyroid problem.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
We came from a family with high blood problems so am nervous when my BP shoots up.
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
27 Jul 18
Thankfully a blood test can detect thyroid functions. Is your heart rate high, too?
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
Oh thanks, i thought it would be a painful test. Now I can bravely go to the doctor for that test. No, I think I have low hear beat (based on my digital BP monitor).
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@anikoonline (3250)
• Hungary
28 Jul 18
@acelawrites Keep us informed about your thyroid results!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
Maybe I should have myself checked. So far I only have the uric acid problem as of the moment.
I hope yours is not that serious. Take care.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
Having high uric acid is easier to cure; just do not eat foods high on it. Thanks.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
27 Jul 18
@acelawrites I thought to have mine checked, just to be sure that I have no problems.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Jul 18
@LadyDuck yes, it's good to be sure about our health's status.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
Hopefully it is not associated with thyroid problem. Thanks, Anna!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
You are lucky to be healthy; only that arthritis which is common in older people. I do experienced it last year, but I am thankful it passed away; but now I think my thyroid is acting up.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Jul 18
What's the cause of you back/hip pain? I hope you'll be fine soon.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Jul 18
Sinus problem is usually associated with allergies, so the doctors say. Have it treated too. Thanks for the advice.
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