Pulmonary hypertension
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Angela Green2 said:Look, Gerald Martin7, I know that diagnosis is terrifying, but honestly? It’s better to face it now so you can actually do something about it. Your mother’s blood pressure isn't even at that critical level yet; once she gets on the right medication, things should stabilize. Personally, I've been battling pulmonary hypertension for over nine years now—and my pressure is way higher than hers, sitting around 90mmHg—but thanks to the meds available here in the States, I manage to get by. Wishing you guys nothing but the best with the treatment process. If you have any questions at all, just ask. Best,
Thank you for responding, though it's been three months since the diagnosis and my mother still isn't doing any better... It seems they haven't settled on the right first line of therapy yet, so she has to head back to the cardiologist in a few days. The dry cough is what bothers her most, hitting her every time she stands up or tries to move, while sitting or lying down offers some relief, though the exhaustion remains... I wonder if you deal with these same symptoms, and if the right medication will eventually dial them down...