My sister who is 36 yrs old has hemachromatosis and has blood taken out regularly. Feratin levels are checked every couple of months resulting in blood removal. She is taking Micardis Plus and her G.P. has just prescribed Norvasc in addition. Blood pressure reading yesterday was 160/120. concerned sister Anne
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Q: is high blood pressure connected to hemachromatosis?
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9/21/09 4:43pm
Hi Anna,
Here is a link to information on hemachromatosis - http://www.healthcentral.com/encyclopedia/408/743.html.
It is possible the high blood pressure is linked to hemachromatosis.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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