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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Flu

After five days of flu-like symptoms, I finally went to dr. two days ago. He prescribed 2 antibiotics and chest x-ray. I forgot to call him yesterday to find out results of Thursday s pics. Am relatively unchanged: when at his office, my temp was 95.3 degree (normal/usual for me is 98.4) BP = 145/75 (my usual is ~112/65) My BP is now still the same, but temp went up to 97 this morning. Should I call doctor tomorrow morning if that office is still open, or just maintain meds and wait until Monday to make contact if office is not open tomorrow. Thanks, Tom
Mon, 19 May 2014
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Hi there...

I think you can wait until monday...

Somtimes, your BP levels can be elevated in the hospital setting, but normal otherwise. "White coat hypertension". Get your blood pressure checked once again from home or some reliable place where you are comfortable.

Do reduce salt intake in the diet.
Once you recover, do exercise regularly 5 days a week.
Drink warm water at regular intervals.
Steam inhalation 3 times a day.

Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Flu

Hi there... I think you can wait until monday... Somtimes, your BP levels can be elevated in the hospital setting, but normal otherwise. White coat hypertension . Get your blood pressure checked once again from home or some reliable place where you are comfortable. Do reduce salt intake in the diet. Once you recover, do exercise regularly 5 days a week. Drink warm water at regular intervals. Steam inhalation 3 times a day. Hope this helps.