I have dizzy/spinning symptoms+increased systolic/low diastolic bp.

[bonniev185]

I am 69 yr old female. New symptoms of dizzy spells + hi systolic, low dystolic #. I do not take bp meds. Bp readings around 160/67 throughout the day with pulse in mid 60's.  MD gave me "Vertiserc" (I live in Italy) for dizzy symptoms, but symptoms remain. Other RX p/day= Levothyroxin- 88 mg,  Simvastatin-20mg, naprosyn 220mg p/day. Family hx of diabetes, Parkinson, hypothryroid, pancreatic ca.

[mehepc]

Are you drinking enough water ? Dehydration. Hows your balance and inner ear ? Vertigo . I would see a Chiropractor- sounds like a pinch nerve which could cause alot of the symptoms or possible small anyerism or high blood pressure. Laying on ice relieved that as well as going to the chiropractor.

[Red_Star]

Pulse pressure is the difference in blood pressure between the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure.  Pulse pressure in healthy adults in a sitting position is about 40 mmHg.  Your have a wide pulse pressure of 93mmHg.

From Right Diagnosis - Diabetes-related causes of Wide pulse pressure:

"These diseases and conditions may be more likely causes of Wide pulse pressure if the patient has diabetes, is at risk of diabetes, or has a family history of diabetes:

Atherosclerosis
Heart block
Hypertension"

The list below is from Wikipedia - Pulse Pressure:

"Examples: (these are examples of WIDENING pulse pressure causes):

Atherosclerosis
Arteriovenous fistula
Chronic aortic regurgitation
Thyrotoxicosis
Fever
Anemia
Pregnancy
Anxiety
Heart block
Aortic dissection
Endocarditis
Raised intracranial pressure"

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This is an excerpt from WebMD on New Warnings on Cholesterol-Lowering Statins:

"Feb. 28, 2012 -- Memory loss, confusion, high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes are possible side effects of the popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, the FDA warns.

Brand name and generic versions of statin drugs must carry these warnings on their labels, the FDA today announced.

The products include: Lipitor (atorvastatin), Lescol (fluvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Altoprev (lovastatin extended-release), Livalo (pitavastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), and Zocor (simvastatin). Combination products include: Advicor (lovastatin/niacin extended-release), Simcor (simvastatin/niacin extended-release), and Vytorin (simvastatin/ezetimibe).

The new labels will warn patients about:

Memory loss and mental confusion. Some people taking statin drugs have experienced these brain-related effects. These effects usually have not been serious and went away when patients stopped using the drugs.
Risk of high blood sugar.
Risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes."