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Would Not Take My Blood At Red Cross Because My
Question: would not take my blood at red cross because my blood pressure was to high. latest blood work at health fair=TSH 16.400 LDL 126 LDL-P 1475 LDL-C 135 cholesterol total 208 5'10" 225 pounds 67 years old 100 miles from service and don't want to go during this corona deal. is there anything over the counter to help until I can get to town?Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...
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Detailed Answer:
Hello There
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your cholesterol level are average but your TSH levels are high, possibly can interfere with your blood pressure reading.
You need to take a medication for hypothyroidism if you are not taking already. For high blood pressure, I would like to know
1. Since how long you have high blood pressure?
2. What is your blood pressure right now?
3. Generally your blood pressure stays like?
4. Your current medication?
Kindly revert back with required details for proper opinion.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Kindly refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello There
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that your cholesterol level are average but your TSH levels are high, possibly can interfere with your blood pressure reading.
You need to take a medication for hypothyroidism if you are not taking already. For high blood pressure, I would like to know
1. Since how long you have high blood pressure?
2. What is your blood pressure right now?
3. Generally your blood pressure stays like?
4. Your current medication?
Kindly revert back with required details for proper opinion.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Dr. Raju A.T
My pressure for years was 78over128. I have given over 24 gallons at red cross. My pressure this last time was110over140. I have never taken any drugs for anything. Vitamin c morning and night. Had a hernia repaired 20 years ago. And a kidney stone ordeal 10 years ago. Never needed to see doctor for anything else.
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Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the feedback now as your TSH levels are quite high and also your diastolic blood pressure is raised so taking into consideration the medical conditions and your age group there is a need to start antihypertensive as well as thyroid medication and for that it’s advisable that you should personally visit your primary physician and get a written Prescription from him.
Kind Regards
Hello again
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the feedback now as your TSH levels are quite high and also your diastolic blood pressure is raised so taking into consideration the medical conditions and your age group there is a need to start antihypertensive as well as thyroid medication and for that it’s advisable that you should personally visit your primary physician and get a written Prescription from him.
Kind Regards
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