Dangerously High Blood Pressure

Posted By Lisa on August 12, 1998 at 11:37:59:







My 36 year old sister began having episodes of extremely high blood pressure
on Monday.  It was recorded as 210 over 130 at 5 pm.  The clinic she went
to wanted to admit her to the hospital but she was scared and refused.
She began to get sick again at work Tuesday and then went to the ER.
She now has an appointment set with an internist next week.  Can you give
us some insight on what might cause uncontrollable high blood pressure in
some one her age?  She is 5'5" weighs 115 lbs, no smoking, social drinker,
takes birth control pills and just had some varicose veins removed. All her
hospital tests; ekgs, x-rays, echos and blood were all negative. Any clues
while we wait for her dr. appointment? Thanks!