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High bp 156/81 and constant headache due to a steroid cycle. i stopped the cycle 2 weeks ago. bp now 131/72, still high for me and i still have the headache. will bp return to normal and will the headache go. also getting flushed feeling sometimes?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Believe you will: No reason why you should not stabilize and return to baseline over next few days. However, if headaches do not decline, and blood pressure begins fluctuating notify your doctor.

Answered 1/27/2021

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A member asked:

High bp 156/81 and constant headache due to a steroid cycle. i stopped the cycle 2 weeks ago. bp now 131/72, still high for me and i still have the headache. will bp return to normal and will the headache go. also getting flushed feeling sometimes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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