Dear all,

Since my last post, I had stopped taking 20mg Micardis and found my PN symptoms improved for a few weeks. However, on 5th of June I had to go back on it (20 mg) due to an increase in my blood pressure (over 140 / 85) and now I found my symptoms have worsened again. I am going to give it for a few days and if the symptoms do not improve or continue to worsen, I will see my GP to discuss another type of HB medication. Can someone advise me which type has less effect on the PN symptoms. Thanks in advance. Yu Ping

I am using a low dose beta blocker with success.

Your reading is really borderline. With the daily attention to magnesium you may not need anything.

There are articles now in the media about not treating those patients with borderline hypertension. This would be your decision after studying the new information.

example:
http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.co...t/art4240.html

Not all doctors however, are embracing this new concept.

Thank you Mrs. D for your reply. Yes I did use the Morton Epsom Lotion as suggested and found my BP had improved for 3 months. However, I then started to have the metallic taste in my mouth, admittedly I had perhaps used too much - more than a dolap and twice a day. The medallic taste disappeared when I stopped using the lotion . Now I am in a bind… not quite sure what to do….I will read the article and talk to my GP if required. Thank you once again. Yu Ping