hypertension symptoms

[MRiches1982]

Hi all, does any1 know if you have constantly elevated blood pressure, could this cause appetite loss? Or even if it is just slightly elevated could this cause loss of appetite?

Tahnkyou

[Machaon]

Originally Posted by MRiches1982

Hi all, does any1 know if you have constantly elevated blood pressure, could this cause appetite loss? Or even if it is just slightly elevated could this cause loss of appetite?

Tahnkyou

I've battled high blood pressure and other heart diseases every day for years. Most of the time I don't know if my blood pressure is high or not, unless it gets up to around 180/120, and then I get some uncomfortable symptoms.

It has never effected my appetite.

I have read that appetite suppressant drugs can cause high blood pressure. I have also read that high levels of leptin in certain people can cause high blood pressure. Leptin is a hormone secreted by the body that helps to suppress appetite. You might be interested in doing some research on the relationships between leptin and high blood pressure.

[zuzu8]

Along the same line as Beerzoid's post, high blood pressure in and of itself, does not affect the appetite. Unless dangerously high, hypertension is symptomless.

zuzu xx

[BabyCatcher]

I agree with the appetite...no changes here (though I swear the meds make me hungrier. I am too old for a growth spurt).

The only clue I have as to when my BP is up is that I get a pounding headache.

[Elise57]

Most people may not have symptoms, but I felt dizzy. I went for my yearly check up last month. I'm 57 and I'm pretty healthy. This year my blood pressure was 160/90. I told the doctor I felt dizzy and she said she wasn't surprised. They put me on hydrochlorot. My bp was a little better but I was still dizzy. They switched me to Norvasc. An hour after my first dose, I could feel the dizziness fade. I had a tingling and some pulsating in my brain (I swear!). A few hours later, my brain felt so relaxed and my dizziness was gone!! I understand that Norvasc dialates and relaxes blood vessels. I guess that is what I neeeded. At first I felt a little sedated like I was on Valium. But that is getting better. I do think my appetite is a little better now.
My bp is around 130/80 when I'm relaxed.