High Blood Pressure

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I am 60 years old. Untreated my bp would be 155/105. I have tried various meds and most control the bp quite well. The problem is that after 6 weeks or so on meds, I experience muscle fatigue and pain similar to a lactic acid build up. This also affects my breathing. It’s debilitating. Any [...]

Can anyone tell me what the connection is between joint pains and blood pressure problems? Could it be my medication - or will high blood pressure cause my pains all on its own?
Ever since I found I had BP problems I’ve noticed pains in my joints and muscles. They are often worse in the evening [...]

Do you need to avoid being out in the sun much when you have high blood pressure ?

I have chronic pains in joints and muscles from all BP_ medication to the point I can hardly walk. If I try to come off meds. within a couple of days I have no energy and have massive jerks and spasms and terrible chest pressure. Any ideas?

Hi I have been on medication to lower my blood pressure for around 6 months but i want to stop as i dont think i need it.
can i just stop i monitor my bp at home on a 2 week basis and it is alway around 129 / 80 somtimes it shoots up to 140 [...]

I know that eating more fruit and vegetables is good for you but does anyone actually have a list of fruits and vegetables that lower blood pressure.
I’m thinking of things like tomatoes and beetroot - I’ve read that both of them are good at lowering blood pressure levels but I’m sure their must be more [...]

Can blood pressure tablets cause bad dreams?
Ever since my doctor started me on atenolol I’ve been having the most vivid dreams you can ever imagine. Not always bad I have to say - but the intensity of them is sometimes overwhelming.
Is it the tablets. Does atenolol cause bad dreams - or could it be the [...]

Can blood pressure cause me to have joint and muscle pains?
I’m on medication and my BP control is good at the moment but I seem to be getting stiff and painful joints all the time at present.
Will high blood pressure on it’s own cause me to develop pains in the joints - or is it [...]

Has anyone else felt drowsy on beta blockers.
I have been taking atenolol for my blood pressure problem for about six months. At first I felt fine but now I’m tired and drowsy most days with cold cold hands and feet. Is this due to the beta blocker tablets?
I looked at the leaflet that came in [...]