Asking for general knowledge: can chronic pain that doesn't respond well to conservative tx result in increased blood pressure? ty

Pain and BP: Yes, pain typically raises blood pressure. Please consider using clinical hypnosis (www.asch.net) and/or biofeedback to help manage pain. Peace and good health.

Yes: Pain, both acute and chronic, can increase blood pressure. However, the relationship is a bit complicated, as those with high blood pressure seem to be less sensitive to pain. But many people with high blood pressure have chronic pain. See http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1524-6175.2003.02830.x/full for details.