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Chest Pain, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels, Pressure On Ribs While Lying Down. Treatment?
went to hospital for bad chest pain and was admitted. My blood pressure was 178/102 my blood work for cholesterol and triglycerides were very high. The fact is im on meds for all of that and now home all heart test are good. The issue is when i go to do small task like dishes or go to get my mail im winded and very exhausted. I still get pressure when i lay down on my upper left rib.
An overlay of anxiety from the recent episode is very likely.
Also side effects of your drugs should be considered.
Discuss with your Internist during your next appointment - you may need minor alteration of drugs or dosage.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Chest Pain, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Triglyceride Levels, Pressure On Ribs While Lying Down. Treatment?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic An overlay of anxiety from the recent episode is very likely. Also side effects of your drugs should be considered. Discuss with your Internist during your next appointment - you may need minor alteration of drugs or dosage. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck