Originally Posted by N1NE

brisco71 , The use of "pain meds" and anti-depressants did raise my blood pressure but not dangerously. One neurologist had me take BP readings often during a week long period and it rose almost directly proportional to the pain level. Periods of extreme pain caused a rise to over 200. At the time I had my stroke I was off all pain meds for quite a while after experiencing a negative reaction previously .