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05/09/2026
You may sit or lie down for hours, then suddenly stand up and start walking.
That sudden change can cause your blood pressure to drop temporarily. You may become dizzy, lose your balance, faint… and a simple fall can become a serious medical emergency.
Especially when you wake up at night, don’t rush to your feet.
Sit up first.
Pause.
Stand slowly.
Hold the wall or something stable if necessary.
It may look like an unnecessary precaution… until the day you stand up and your body doesn’t cooperate.
Your body gives warnings. Learn to respect them.
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You have hypertension and you’re still taking some medicines anyhow because na just painklller or na ordinary cold medicine?
Please pause….
Some medicines can push your blood pressure higher or make your BP drugs work less effectively.
1. Ibuprofen
Yes, this common painkller. It can cause fluid retention and may increase your blood pressure.
2. Diclofenac
Another popular painklller that can raise BP and increase cardiovascular risk, especially with prolonged use.
3. Pseudoephedrine
Found in some cold and blocked-nose medicines. It can increase blood pressure and heart rate.
4. Prednisolone and other steroids
These can cause salt and fluid retention and may increase blood pressure.
5. Some estrogen-containing contraceptives
Certain combined pills, patches and varginal rings can increase blood pressure in some women.
And please, don’t stop your prescribed BP medication because you saw this post.
The important message is this…
If you have high blood pressure, always tell your care provider before starting any new medicine… even if it is an over-the-counter drug.
Because sometimes, the medicine you thought was helping you may actually be pushing your BP in the wrong direction.
Patient safety first. Always.
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A short clip of how I start my day in my lounge
Learn to hold the wall when you wake up to p*e at midnight. It may sound unnecessary, but it’s a simple safety precaution.
Nobody is talking about low blood pressure. But do you know that inside the operating theatre, low blood pressure can make us more worried than high blood pressure?
04/09/2026
Someone who knows she has high blood pressure and takes her medication as prescribed is safer than someone who keeps saying, “I’m fine,” without ever checking her blood pressure.
And sometimes, they’re the ones who suddenly collapse at a gathering, and instead of thinking about a medical emergency, people start saying, “Village people don klLL am.”
The truth is, high blood pressure can be silent. You may look perfectly fine while your BP is d@ngerously high.
Don’t wait until you collapse before taking your health seriously.
Know your numbers. Check your BP. Take your treatment seriously.
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Does your heart beat very fast even when you’re just sitting or resting? Tell me in the comments. I will tell you what you should do and when you need to take it seriously.
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