That exhaustion or overwhelm is often called hypertension treatment fatigue, and it affects many people, says Amit Blumfield, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in New York. Dr. Blumfield says you might need more frequent checks while your doctor adjusts medications and fewer once your blood pressure is stable. After all the effort you\u2019ve put into treatment and lifestyle changes, a high blood pressure reading might feel personal. It\u2019s important to remember that your blood pressure reflects more than your daily choices. Genetics and how your body responds to medications are all factors, Blumfield says.[4] Blumfield suggests support groups. \u201cFinding people in the community in a similar situation to you and seeing how they experience it can often normalize the way you\u2019re feeling and help alleviate stress,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s crucial to advocate for yourself,\u201d Blumfield says, though it\u2019s not always easy, especially if you feel rushed or worry about seeming difficult. \u201cNot every physician will be the right physician for every patient,\u201d says Blumfield, who encourages seeking a second opinion to find a doctor you feel more comfortable talking with. The next step in treatment may involve checking whether another condition is contributing to hypertension and trying a different type of medication, explains Blumfield. Blumfield recommends discussing an evaluation for conditions such as sleep apnea or hormone problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
That exhaustion or overwhelm is often called hypertension treatment fatigue, and it affects many people, says Amit Blumfield, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in New York. Dr. Blumfield says you might need more frequent checks while your doctor adjusts medications and fewer once your blood pressure is stable. After all the effort you\u2019ve put […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126,128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n