High blood pressure

Hi Stephj , I haven’t had this (I’m on Anastrozole) but thought I’d reply to send a hug and to bump your post back up to the top. Hopefully you’ll get some replies from people in a similar situation. Love and hugs, HFxx

I am on Anastrozole and zoledronic acid and have just been diagnosed with high blood pressure , have just started additional meds to try to control it.  I am really starting to rattle with all the tablets I am now taking.

Thank you. Yes I've started more meds too. I know what you mean about rattling! Never taken so many tablets x 

Hi Steph

Oh my god, yeah! I am on zolerdack/gorserol injections and my last bp  reading was high. I have to get a monitor fitted to wear for 24 hours. This will take a bp reading every half hour and every hour during the night. I read your post and I am kind of tearful because I have been so worried. I am relatively fit, exercise regularly and eat well. Don’t drink a lot of alcohol and was concerned that my heart is dodgy as well as having cancer. I started injections Jan this year and started letrozol March and I am experiencing high bp, my heart races, and I have small fatty deposits on my left eye lid ( a sign of high cholesterol). I have all these effects, since starting treatment in Jan. I told my oncologist and have had a full bloods done. I get the monitor fitted 23 rd as well as another blood test to check cholesterol. I am none the wiser as yet, but I will post an update on here after my results are in and I can get some sort of diagnosis.

stay strong and positive 

Nicole

The dreaded blood pressure monitor. I had that too! Gave me serious anxiety and bruises on my arm. I'm now having regular checks and on ramipril which has brought my blood pressure down but its taking a lot of monitoring to get the level right. Awful isn't it. After my zoladex injection next month they are missing one injection so they can take some blood tests to see if I've gone through the menopause yet. Hoping so as I'll not have to have them anymore if i have. I was seriously thinking of stopping all treatment due to all the issues I've had. Its so worrying when your heart races isn't it and the more you worry the worse it gets. Yes please post an update. Thank you and take care x 

Hi just wanted to say I’ve experienced high blood pressure with Femara and Zoladex ( suspect more Zoledex but not sure!) I’ve had very fluctuating readings. Can be high one day then normal the next. I went to the GP it was 185/90 so they put me on medication. I tried for a few days but my ankles swelled a lot and were very uncomfortable so I stopped and monitored my BP at home. It was then normal so I didn’t take the medication ( I’m a bit of a med-phobic anyway!!) I always think there’s a price to pay for any medication too. My problem now is high cholesterol. Another side effect of treatment but not been monitored for 5 years of treatment!!! I’m scared my heart may have been affected without me even realising. I’m fit 56 Yr old with a healthy diet so feel a bit cheated when I’ve always taken care of myself!

I hope you are feeling better with your blood pressure. It’s hard on our bodies all the treatment we endure. 
big hugs and best wishes, Jo xx

Yes! I’ve got ‘white coat syndrome’ anyway (always have had) but it was still high when I measured at home, so asked my GP to look at prescribing. I’m on Abemaciclib and Exemestane, both of which have that possibility of causing hypertension. 

I’m on a tiny dose of Candesartan now and it’s under control at home. Pharmacist said it’s the tiniest tiny dose, so there’s always a possibility it can be increased if needed.

interestingly I’ve recently had a UTI and yes, it went up again, even when taking the last dose of antibiotic, now coming down again to my norm. so be aware that infections can change things! Oh and by the way, I’m 79. 

Hugs xxx

Hi Moomy!

Good to know you have things under control with a minimal dose. I think I have white coat syndrome too so I always have an at home reading to tell my GP which is obviously the more accurate one. Hopefully my BP will continue to behave itself as I’m not good taking medications! Had my complete fill after chemo I think

Best of luck xxx