Please help. My husband, who is the most gentle, loving, selfless, person that I have ever met is changing. He just turned 63 and is getting bad headaches and his behavior has changed. He now gets upset easily, can t sleep, has nightmares when he does get in an hour of sleep. Tomorrow, he will see his primary care physician because of the headaches. What can we expect, in terms of what tests, further care, etc? His only medical issues are high blood pressure, and one bout of pancreatitis a month ago. He has changed his diet and we have been walking at least 3 miles every night for about a month now. Please help.
Hello dear user! Welcome to Chat Doctor! High blood pressure is a condition which is together with most of the people of this age. There are many factors which may lead to a high blood pressure. In the most of the cases Hypertension is essential (primary hypertension) where none is found to be a reason. Stress is a very important factor which may lead to Hypertension. You mentioned your husband lately gets easily upset, has sleep disorders, etc. The headache is the most common symptom of hypertension, that may be associated with dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, feet edema etc. Other medical conditions such as thyroid problems, renal function disorders, etc., may cause hypertension. I recommend you to do a complete check-up for your husband including:- Blood pressure monitoring-ECG- Blood sugar and fats-Thyroid hormones-Abdominal ultrasound if your primary doctor thinks it's necessary. Reduce salt and fat in your diet and have every day at least 40 mins of walking as you already do. Consider antihypertensive Chat Doctor. Wishing you a good health!