Posted by Charles Darwood on March 9, 2010, at 1:31:05
I experienced a hypertensive crisis last Tuesday and found myself in the throes of the most insanely painful headache of my life. My systolic blood-pressure was--according to my cheap home monitor--over 200.
I got a ride to the hospital, where the ER doctors administered 10mg oxycodone, refused to give me nifedipine, (my BP had dropped during the three hours I had to wait to 140) suggested I take acetaminophen for pain, and discharged me.
However, I *still* have a constant throbbing headache (although not nearly as bad as the suicide-inducing pain I experienced on Tuesday). I got some hydrocodone, which, at 30mg/day, barely helps. I haven't taken any parnate since, because I don't know whether it would help or hurt.
Should I be worried about a serious neurological problem? And, should I resume taking my medication (60mg/day)?
poster:Charles Darwood
thread:938980
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