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Hypertension at 18
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Hypertension at 18
by knicks30, May 01, 2004 12:00AM
Well anywayz 4 months ago diagnosed with HBP at 18 years old, 100 lbs overweight slightly high cholestorol levels, got scared with chest pains and headaches. Went to the ER they did EKG, bloodwork and that came back normal. Month later went to a cardiologist and he did a EKG, Echo, holter, chest xray, which were all normal. Oh i do have a history of asthma.
Well anywayz cholestorol levels went from TC: 204 to 171, LDL stayed the same, HDL went down but i know i can bring that up, Triglycerides went from 273 to 140 on diet and slight exercise(i know i still have to do more!!) I have lost 45 pounds and im still going! sad thing is though losing 45 pounds and getting alot less salt my HBP stays high at docs office, at home its normal(have a digital and a regular one)Home ranges from 120-135/65-80. Am i doing enough? I mean im losing weight, restricing salt, taking diovan 80mg and still high at docs office!!
Now im complaing of chest pressure in middle of chest thats lasted for 3 months and counting...still have some periods of shortness of breath and just wondering whats wrong with me cause im literally going mad here! I have no history of heart disease in my family grandma had MVP, but hypertension does linger around. I dont smoke and i dont drink(i thank the lord i dont!) I really would like to start exercising more and more so i can get this weight off and be healthy for once in my life!
1. should i be re-evaluated?
2. what do you think could be the new chest pressure?
3. could someone my age develop CAD or an enlarged heart?
Thank you for cool forums!
Well anywayz cholestorol levels went from TC: 204 to 171, LDL stayed the same, HDL went down but i know i can bring that up, Triglycerides went from 273 to 140 on diet and slight exercise(i know i still have to do more!!) I have lost 45 pounds and im still going! sad thing is though losing 45 pounds and getting alot less salt my HBP stays high at docs office, at home its normal(have a digital and a regular one)Home ranges from 120-135/65-80. Am i doing enough? I mean im losing weight, restricing salt, taking diovan 80mg and still high at docs office!!
Now im complaing of chest pressure in middle of chest thats lasted for 3 months and counting...still have some periods of shortness of breath and just wondering whats wrong with me cause im literally going mad here! I have no history of heart disease in my family grandma had MVP, but hypertension does linger around. I dont smoke and i dont drink(i thank the lord i dont!) I really would like to start exercising more and more so i can get this weight off and be healthy for once in my life!
1. should i be re-evaluated?
2. what do you think could be the new chest pressure?
3. could someone my age develop CAD or an enlarged heart?
Thank you for cool forums!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, May 01, 2004 12:00AM
knicks30,
Thanks for the post.
Q:"Am i doing enough?"
Well anywayz, I think you are on the right track. The 45# weight loss is a great start to the 100# you said you need to lose.
Q:"... and still high at docs office!!"
Many people have high blood pressure at the doc's office but lower at home. This is usually for one of two reasons: either you have anxiety-provoked hypertension (from being at the doc's office), or you are not getting accurate home measurements.
Q:"1. should i be re-evaluated?"
That depends on your anxiety level. The incidence of chest pains with a cause from the heart is exceedingly low in 18 year old women, but we do rarely see an 18 year old with heart disease.
Q:"2. what do you think could be the new chest pressure?"
I don't know enough about you to give an answer.
Q:"3. could someone my age develop CAD or an enlarged heart?"
Yes, but it would be rare.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the post.
Q:"Am i doing enough?"
Well anywayz, I think you are on the right track. The 45# weight loss is a great start to the 100# you said you need to lose.
Q:"... and still high at docs office!!"
Many people have high blood pressure at the doc's office but lower at home. This is usually for one of two reasons: either you have anxiety-provoked hypertension (from being at the doc's office), or you are not getting accurate home measurements.
Q:"1. should i be re-evaluated?"
That depends on your anxiety level. The incidence of chest pains with a cause from the heart is exceedingly low in 18 year old women, but we do rarely see an 18 year old with heart disease.
Q:"2. what do you think could be the new chest pressure?"
I don't know enough about you to give an answer.
Q:"3. could someone my age develop CAD or an enlarged heart?"
Yes, but it would be rare.
Hope that helps.
Oatmeal or cornflakes in the morning with skim milk or 1%
or cholestorol free eggs.
Lunch i have a good tuna salad with red wine vinegar.
Dinner i have a turkey sandwich(wheat bread) with lettuce and tomatoes.
I know that isnt a fad diet cause i dont use one! I never trust those fad diets so on my own diet and so far its worked for me and plus a bit of prayer doesnt hurt.
Thank you for you kind comments really appreciate it, i know if exercise more the weight could be handled i just need my HBP to be controlled and wondering what this pressure in the middle of chest but i mostly feel it more when i lay down.
Well just waiting for the doc's response!
Thank you 2 again for the comments.
Renee