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I am 65 w/blood pressure of 151/66 and pulse of 89. Are those normal readings I do have chronic bronchitis and lately my feet and legs have been swelling quite a bit and I have been extremely short of breath. I was on bp med Lisinopril but had to change because of chronic cough (which did subside after stopping med) I am now on amlodipine besylate 5 mg and I take thyroid levothyroxine 1.3 mcc and furosemide of 40 mg.

You may be going in for a conditon called "cor-pulmonale" due to your chronic bronchitis,which results in shortness of breath,lower limb swelling. Your blood pressure of 151/66 is slightly high, with a wide pulse pressure,indicative of early mild heart failure.Though your cough came down after stopping lisinopril,amlodipine can contribute to your legs swelling! Of course your furosemide will reduce your swelling. Restrict your fluid intake to less than 1 litre/day, go for a low salt diet.Use inh ...

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I'm 23 weeks pregnant and was told to continue taking 20 mg of lisinopril. I was told today by my OB doctor that I should have stopped taking it right away. We are doing another ultrasound to look at organs and facial features for defects. I'm worried sick. What are possible issues they can find?

Yes definitely u need to stop lisinopril, as it can cause harm to the fetus; less liquor and many other cong anomalies ...

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Good day Sir, i have received thyroidectomy 2 times and I'm still having a severe weight loss, diarrhea, loss of apetite and it seems like my immune system is very weak because it's not very hard for a disease to penetrate my system. The thyroid gland has physically growed again around my neck. Could you help me please! More details about the presenting complaint: Health complication, loss of weight, frequent diseases, stomach burn Previous history of the same issue: None Current medications: I use to take analgesic - diclofenac potassium, paracetamol, anti-ulcer - omeprazole, ranitidine, anti-motility - loperamide. Past medications of the same issue: Before the first thyroidectomy i used to take carbimazole and lisinopril

Hello, To me should see endocrinologist to re-evaluate your thyroid status with ultrasound and blood tests. Meanwhile, start taking vitamins to boost immune system. All the best. Let me know if you have any other concern. ...

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I'm 23 weeks pregnant and was told to continue taking 20 mg of lisinopril. I was told today by my OB doctor that I should have stopped taking it right away. We are doing another ultrasound to look at organs and facial features for defects. I'm worried sick. What are possible issues they can find?

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