Archive for February 9th, 2008

What is the medical term for arthritis causing pain in the head, similar to hypertension symptoms?

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
hypertension
tomatoes asked:


I usually have pain in my nape up to the head but my blood pressure is just above normal. The doctor ruled out hypertension. Arthritis is suspected somewhere in the spine. Is this possible? Any cure suggestions?

Christopher
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How do you manage a TypeII diabetic with hypertension and peripheral neuropathy, with no response2Carbamazepi?

Saturday, February 9th, 2008
hypertension
Uli asked:


The Patient is a 60+ years old lady who was diagnosed to be suffering from Diabetes during a routine clinical examination at a followup session to her otherwise well controlled Hypertension >30years, she had been on Atenolol and Nifedipine. Currently she is on Atenolol and Nimodipine. A trial at Physiotherapy, simple analgesics excersize has not helped much. Her major complains now burn like pain in the feet with greater concentration at the heels. She is on oral hypoglycaemics plus diet modification her blood sugar levels are good bet 4-7mMol/L

Justin
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