
Have High Blood Pressure, Pain And Swelling In Arm. Took Clonidine. Now Feeling Disoriented. Thoughts?

I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.
Is your BP high now?
Could you be more descriptive here?
What is the pain like? Dull aching, electric like shooting, tingling numbness?
Where is the swelling in the right limb? How rapidly has it appeared?
Is there any pale look, discoloration in the arm?
Are you nauseated, have a headache?
Is there any weakness in the right arm?
Are you imbalant, or have ringing in the ears?
Can you talk properly or are slurring?
Are you breathless?
I would be able to answer more specifically once I get the details.
It could all be related to a very high BP. But the arm pain swelling needs to be evaluated.
Please check your BP now at home (if possible)
If at any point you develop weakness in the arm or get more disoriented, ask your caretakers to go to the ER and seek medical attention.
I would be glad to answer any further queries.
Take care and please keep me informed of your progress at http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole
Good Luck! Thank you!!


You can go to the ER or call for help (friends/ relatives or EMS).
Hypertensive emergencies, venous thrombosis (vein clotting) from vivelle patch, drug interactions, embolization are possibilities and need urgent attention.
Do not waste time and call for help.
Ask someone to keep me informed at http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole
Take care and good luck !!
I would appreciate a rating for this answer when you get better.
Thanks !

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