Has anyone ever been treated for high blood pressure as a teen??
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yes I'm still taking 50 mg of atenl for my high blood pressure and in not over weight either
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YEs! Very bad indeed. It can cause ellevated bllod pressure and high risk of blood clot.
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It can't cause high blood pressure, but long term use of tight clothing can cause circulatory problems (true fact).  The really tight clothing of the 80's caused some serious damage in some people.
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There is a recent study suggesting that people who eat twice the recomended servings of fruit and vegetables see significant reduction in high blood pressure. Avoidance of salt in processed food has also been helpful to some. Obviously no smoking and regular excercise.\nHOWEVER  \nuncontrolled high blood pressure can have devistating effects. My aunt and grandmother had strokes and my father died of a heart attack.  They all had bad lifestyles, but high blood pressure is a killer.\nTalk to you doctor and see if she is willing to try a non-medicated approach. If not, look for another doctor.  See if  you can monitor yourself at home as well. Best of luck to you.
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#1, I hope your friend sees a doctor/PA/NP for medical care.\n#2, The choice of the initial medication for high blood pressure depends on what other health problems he has (if any).\n\nYou need to DRAG him to the doctor's as soon as you can. He needs treatment NOW, to prevent much worse problems (heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, etc.) in the future.\n\nA good family practice or internal medicine provider can manage high blood pressure quite well. A cardiologist usually isn't needed.
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My doctor wanted to prescribe me medicine to lower the blood pressure as he said that a lower value of 90 is considered to be a bit too high already in nowadays terms. \nHe said if not treated it might impact the kidneys.\nSo you definitely have to watch out for it.\nAs for me, I refused to take the medicine because I was under a lot of stress back back then. One year down the road, it went back to lower levels. I'm not sure but it really might be related to a course that I attended, pretty much centering about William's Life-skills. It is indeed clinically proven that it can help to lower the blood pressure. There is also a book available. Unfortunately, right now I don't have the exact title at hand and the first name of that Mr. Williams. It might be something you want to consider before you start taking medicine. Applying the William's Life-skills has of course other benefits as well.\nBtw, I was 41 and around 210 lbs..
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You do know that high blood pressure WILL KILL you, right? My blood pressure was 220/180 right before my son was born. I had hypertension and was on drugs for \n\nsome time after that...This is the deal...if you are going to do the "alternative" route you have to stay on your meds EVERY day w/o fail while you do the alternative stuff EVERY day w/o fail...\n\nCut out salt and this means almost NEVER eating out...NO cigarrettes..little caffeine --Exercise-EVERY day and Meditate for at least 30 minutes two times EVERY day...no excuses...almost all people with high blood pressure from external causes(like stress)are also guilty of the lifestyle that raises blood pressure and stress and I know you KNOW what I am talking about..\n\nNow a word about those drugs you're taking...for some reason(money) doctors today do not prescribe the old drugs like water pills eventhough it is documented that the originals work BETTER with fewer side effects than  these new fancy things that put you in the hospital with NO blood pressure. It is your body ASK for the old stuff.
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Yes I have. I didn't know it until many years later, but here's what happened. When I was 12, I broke my arm right in the elbow joint. I had to undergo surgery. I remember seeing myself laying on the table and the doctor standing over me, working on my arm. I remember trying to look over him to see what he was doing. When I saw my own blood, I got scared and went into the hallway! I saw my mom and dad sitting in the waiting room. Dad was reading the newspaper, and mom was doing a crossword puzzle! That's all I really remembered, but I never told anybody about this because I just thought it was a dream! Then, many years later, it just came up in conversation one day. When I described what I'd seen, my mom and dad just looked at each other in amazement! They couldn't believe I'd seen exactly what they were doing! So that's when we knew it was more than just a dream. I've heard this is not that unusual for people when going under aneshesia. But I've never met anyone else that had this happen to them.
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none of them really work that well, if at all. youre better off just getting a prescription, most BP meds are under $20/month, lots are under $10 unless you get a newer one. and they actually work...
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Speak with your parents about it or if there is a school nurse ask them to check your blood pressure this could be a possible cause . It sounds like a check up is in order to calm your fears about it somewhat and it may provide a solution. Good luck. I have high blood pressure and this is a possible cause of the flushing but I'm sure there may be others as well.
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Average/normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80.  I would say that her diastolic (91) is definitely high for a 17 yr. old.  She should cut out sodas, salts, fast foods, and drink more water.  Stay away from salty snacks and processed meats.  The salt in these foods will hold fluids in your body and raise your blood pressure.  Drinking more water will flush your body.  If she is overweight, this could be the problem.\n\nBring her to the doctor just to be sure.  Good luck.
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High blood pressure.\nBack problems.
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no but i have type 1 diabetes... and alot of kids have it. if u go and talk to ur diabetic educator they have support groups for the kids and the parents of diabetics.. just where u learn more and the kids can interact with other kids with diabeties and know that they're not alone. im not sure what they do wehere your from but where im from they go on camps and its just like a little youth group ment to be alot of fun!! worth checking it out. i've never been myself i was 15 when i was diagnosed so i was too old. but i heard its a good thing for both the parents and kids
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That is way to high especially for a 15 year old.  Your normal blood pressure should be 120/80 and 135/85 is considered high.  You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Your pulse should be fine a normal pulse is 60-100 beats per minute.  However, as I said before you need to see a doctor, blood pressure that high can kill you.  By the way if you took your blood pressure through those machines that they have in stores they have been proven to give incorrect numbers, but to be on the safe side go to the doctor.  I wish you luck!
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Preventive Care :\n \nStudies suggest that the following lifestyle factors can help prevent hypertension:\n\nMaintaining a desirable weight\n\nAccording to several large-scale, population-based studies, being overweight is one of the strongest predictors of development of high blood pressure, including in adolescents and young adults. Similarly, maintaining a normal body weight is one of the most effective ways to prevent high blood pressure. Weight reduction, therefore, in overweight individuals of any age should be a priority in the prevention of hypertension.\n\nReducing salt intake\n\nAlthough population-based studies suggest a link between salt intake and prevalence of high blood pressure in particular groups of people (African Americans, for example), how each individual responds to sodium in his or her diet is quite variable. Since reducing dietary salt is generally considered safe, however, low-salt diets are recommended, particularly for those at risk for developing hypertension or heart disease.\n\nIncreasing physical activity\n\nSeveral studies suggest that physically inactive people may be at an increased risk for developing hypertension. According to some population-based studies, men who lead physically active lives can reduce their risk of developing hypertension by 35% to 70%. Although the duration and frequency of exercise necessary to prevent or treat hypertension is not well established, some evidence suggests that low to moderate intensity exercise may be more effective than higher intensity exercise training. \n\nLimiting alcohol consumption\n\nStudies suggest that people who consume three or more alcoholic beverages per day increase their risk for developing hypertension. If an individual is going to drink alcohol, therefore, intake should be limited to no more than two drinks per day.\n\nEating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables\n\nPeople who consume vegetarian diets have significantly lower blood pressure than those who do not. The specific nutrients responsible for lowered blood pressure remain largely unknown, however.\n \nPlease visit:\nhttp://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Hypertensioncc.html\nhttp://www.yoga.net.au/precautions
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Actually, your blood pressure is only a little high. There is a general rule of thumb that say, " 100 + your age, over 70ish". Of course that only gets you so far.\n\nQ's: What is your fat intake? Do you exercise? Are you under any undo stress? Has something changed drastically in your life?\n\nAll of these can increase your blood pressure. What does your Doctor say? If he wants to put you on medication with exploring other options, look for another Doctor.\n\nOtherwise, doing simple forms of meditation/yoga can actually help. This not coming from some woowoo philosophy. Concentrated focus on something as simple as you breathing actually helps the mind to "tune-out" all kinds of external pressures.\n\nJust a thought.\n-Alan
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yes, but have you tried viagra. Good drug. I have high blood pressure and medication takes away the inflation.Viagra counters that. Been taking it twice a week for 2 years.