Three times, over the course of approximately 4 weeks, my blood pressure has spiked to 200-210/100.  The first time this happened, I was feeling somewhat "loopy"  for several days, i.e. balance was slightly off, etc.  My husband checked my BP, very elevated, I went to the ER, CT scan was done, no signs of bleeding.  Over the course of 4 hrs., it returned to normal, 100/52.  2 wks. later, a repeat.  Again to the ER.  Slowly, it went down.  Feb. 09, we were with friends for dinner, no alcohol, leisurely meal, about 10:30 my head felt weird, my husband checked my BP: 210/100.  Had a nuclear stress test 1 yr. ago;  normal.  My PCP yesterday told me to take my clonidine at exactly the same time (it was 2 hrs. late on 02/09).  I take it for hot flashes and for hypomanic disorder.  Even without the clonidine, my BP has been historically low.  Although we live in a rural area, we will travel for good health care but I don't know whom to consult.  I graduated from Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing in 1966, so I am concerned what is causing this precipitous hypertension and will appreciate your opinions.  Elisabeth H. Keener
                                                        
                                                     
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
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