Here’s the bad news
I am about 80 lbs overweight
I lead a very sedentary life
My father died of a stroke in his late 40’s after doctors were ever unable to truly control his BP
The good news
I am 37
I am considering a lapband (weight loss surgery)
I don’t smoke, or drink
My doc had me start doubling up on my meds and we have gotten it down to about 148/110. My blood pressure issues started with my first pregnancy at age 30.
Should I be freaking out?
You should be talking to your doctor, and not expecting to get worthwhile medical information by giving strangers a ridiculously tiny slice of your medical history.
It’s definitely a cause for concern, but not panic, since it does seem to be responding a bit to treatment.
There also are probably better BP options now than in your father’s time.
Something that has the potential to be life threatening should not be discussed on a message board.
Call your doctor.
Closed. samclem GQ moderator