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Can A Pinched Nerve In The Shoulder Cause High BP?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Question: can a pinched nerve in left shoulder raise blood pressure?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, if it causes pain or you are stressed about it!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is possible if it causes pain or you are stressed about it. This is because the body adapts to pain and stress by the heart working harder and faster. If these two are absent, then a pinched nerve all by itself wouldn't cause a raise blood pressure. What are the recent readings of your blood pressure?

Wish you well and hope to hear from you!
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Can A Pinched Nerve In The Shoulder Cause High BP?

Brief Answer: Yes, if it causes pain or you are stressed about it! Detailed Answer: Hi, It is possible if it causes pain or you are stressed about it. This is because the body adapts to pain and stress by the heart working harder and faster. If these two are absent, then a pinched nerve all by itself wouldn't cause a raise blood pressure. What are the recent readings of your blood pressure? Wish you well and hope to hear from you!