 [ Symptoms ] can weight loss cause high blood pressure  i have lost 20 lbs through weight watchers i lost 10lbs then joined weight watchers for a total loss of 30 lbs  i have high blood pressure for a number of years controlled by medication diovan 80 mg once a day just recently i have noticed my blood pressure going up ex 177112 normally 13080 my dr increased the diovan to two tabs a day one am and one pm this rx is helping somewhat i am just wondering if significant weight loss can add to the high blood pressure  thank you  sandra deustachio [ Disease ] i would not be concerned about your son clinging forgive the pun to a cherished transitional object such as this stuffed bear my daughter slept with the torn and tattered remains of her baby blanket well into high school she ultimately gave it up spontaneously before college    though you can bet it was not discarded just put away if all else is good put this issue far out of your mind