Laying down with your legs elevated higher than your heart is good to decrease edema in the lower extremities, but it elevates blood pressure.

Hey Moosey2me,
Im sorry your having a rough time, I know how that goes going thru it myself. One thing Ive noticed is when your (or my) pain is high my bp goes up & stays up til the pain levels out, is under control or pain meds do their job then my bp starts going back down, mine usually runs low & sometimes Ive actually had the opposite happen when Ive been in the hospital for example in extream pain & my bp has dropped super low confuses the hell out of the nurses lol but screws me cuz they wont give me my pain meds if Im too low one of the many joys in having this lovely condition :cool:
As for your pm doc screw him find a new one I know easier said than done but they shouldn't be in the job if they don't want to help people I understand wanting to make sure they are only giving meds to the people who need them that's great but if they aren't treating you right find a doc who will, not as easy I know but hang in there might take time but you'll find the doc you need & get the help u need as long as you keep pushing & til then we are all here if u need us :hug: Not trying to speak for anyone just going off everyones posts but can say for sure Im here if u need me
feel better soon hun
Heidi

Very sweet of you..I took it yesterday,is was alittle better..Going to doctor on the 29th getting ready for stage 1,for nereostimulator ..I sure hope you get better too..Thanks again..

My BP is always up if my pain is up or I'm sick.

They finally put me on BP meds to try and stabilize it. It has helped, unless I have a flare then it is only slightly elevated.