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Can extremely high blood pressure cause extreme weakness in legs? Bp was 178/110 this morning with headache back pain legs weak bad

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I also have nausea and dizziness

June 25
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A member with MS asked if extremely high blood pressure could cause severe leg weakness, and the community quickly rallied with urgent... Read more

A member with MS asked if extremely high blood pressure could cause severe leg weakness, and the community quickly rallied with urgent encouragement to seek immediate medical care. Several members shared that the combination of symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, and headache, raised concern for serious cardiac or stroke events, and urged visiting the ER or urgent care right away. The original poster later shared that she went to the doctor, received medication, and after two weeks of adjusting her treatment, got her blood pressure stabilized, with the community cheering her recovery every step of the way.

A MyMSTeam Member

Deep breathing, especially if you moving a lot, especially exerting energy.

June 30
A MyMSTeam Member

The blood pressure is to high and makes a lot of problems like headache..

June 28
A MyMSTeam Member

@LaurielLamoine Your blood pressure is high. I would either go to a hospital or urgent care. Please Also call your primary doctor. Let them know what’s going on. It’s not something to play with. Please keep in touch

June 25
MyMSTeam

⚠️ A blood pressure of 178/110 combined with a headache, back pain, nausea, dizziness, and leg weakness is a medical emergency. Please call 911 or get to an emergency room immediately. Do not wait. These symptoms together can be a sign of a hypertensive crisis, which needs urgent medical attention right away — this is not Show Full Answer

⚠️ A blood pressure of 178/110 combined with a headache, back pain, nausea, dizziness, and leg weakness is a medical emergency. Please call 911 or get to an emergency room immediately. Do not wait. These symptoms together can be a sign of a hypertensive crisis, which needs urgent medical attention right away — this is not something to manage at home.

While MS can cause leg weakness and dizziness on its own, the combination of symptoms being described alongside a blood pressure that high is a serious warning sign that goes beyond typical MS symptoms.

Please stop reading and seek emergency care now. 🚨

June 25
A MyMSTeam Member

Hoping that everything gets resolved and you’re feeling better soon! 🧡💪🧡

July 2

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