Is this normal for a person’s bp to be regulated over a period of time then stop working

Q: I have been having elevated blood pressure for over the past year or so, my pcp will start me on meds and over a period of time the meds work, then they wont so the Dr.changes my meds and its the same thing over and over, so again for the 2nd time she has referred me to a Cardiologist for a stress test.

On the day of the appointment my bp was too high to complete a stress test. He added Bystolic, referred me for a whole work-up of labs and wants me to go for an MRI of the kidneys. My question is, is this normal for a person’s bp to be regulated over a period of time then stop working? What would your suggestions be?

A: Your body changes with age. You can see the gray hair and wrinkles as they develop but the inside of your body is aging too.  Your blood vessels and organs may not function as well because of the normal aging process.  As a result, your blood pressure medication may need to be changed.   Regular exercise and eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is the best way to help keep you body fit as you grow older.

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