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Thank You both. I would like to clarify that I was diagnosed with BP 4 years back and I am taking medication of Irbesartan. This has controlled it so far, until recently when I noticed that the diastolic is not being controlled. The systolic is well controlled. I am due to meet a BP specialist and w...

Thanks you very much. Had a result of the repeat test and the GFR came to 70. The GP said the 47 could be due to dehydration and said there is nothing I or they need to do. Should I be relieved or is there anything I do? I mentioned about the severe back pain bout that I had but I was told it could ...

Thank you.

Understood.

Assuming if the results have improved on the retest, what tests or investigations I should ask my doctor for my own peace of mind. The GP may not voluntarily ask, should they be normal.

Even if the results are consistent, what investigations should be done?

Thanks for your replies so far. Yes, I will be waiting for the retest results but this is causing me a lot of anxiety with such large drop in less than 3 month. Hence my post here, to gather information based on all the expertise and people who have been in a similar situation. Also, what precaution...

Hi, My first post, so I hope you all help me. I am 34 year old male who has hypertension diagnosed at 31. I have been taking Irbesartan 300mg for last 2 years. This has kept by BP under control - around 115/80 mark. However at recent GP visit as part of hypertension review, I had a blood test done t...