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I have sle or lupus and am having problems keeping my blood pressure under control. i'm taking 10 b/p pills, what do i do?

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Renal problems?: You need to ge second opinion with doctor to evaluate your renal function which can be affected in systemic lupus. This could contribute to uncontrollable hypertension.

Answered 11/27/2014

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SLE + hypertension: Has your primary doctor referred you to a nephrologist and/or rheumatologist who can work together to better control your high blood pressure. Some imaging and laboratory studies are also warranted to see if another component is at play here.

Answered 3/28/2013

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