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Increased BP

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jane23000
jane23000

I began feeling ill about 10 days ago--fatigue, nausea, severe headache--noticed my BP was quite elevated at up to 180/100 at its worst. Less at times but still high with 150s/mid 90s. Finally on day 8 from onset, BP was decreasing--was 121/71 and no headache this morning--145/94 tonight and mild headache. Keeping in touch with my MD--had covid test on Day 4 (they barely swiped just inside nostrils) and test was negative. Went for drive thru test today where i did much more/deeper swab--waiting for results. Anybody has elevated BP as symptom---and what type nasal swab test is more reliable?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 jane23000

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    the NMT Swab or Deep Nasal Swab are considered more reliable than the saliva test.

    elevated blood pressure is not a usual symptom of COVID-19 however many things can cause elevated blood pressure including being sick in general with or without pain can elevate the blood pressure. Being anxious about anything can also raise the blood pressure. just try to relax your mind as much as you can and that will help with keeping the blood pressure lower. It’s good that you’re staying in touch with your doctor. Keep doing that until you’re better. Take care

    • jane23000
      jane23000 jan34534

      Posted

      Thank you! My second deeper swab was negative too. After about 1 week of not feeling well, i was weak but BP back to normal and felt much better. Very strange. Thanks for your input!

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