Hi Dr,
I am a 27 year old male with a history of both athleticism and sedentary lifestyle (professional endurance athlete up to 21, and afterward, mostly sedentary after). I am 6'3", 220lb, with a BMI of 27.5 (overweight as per CDC website).
Two years ago (age 25) I used a caffeine and ephedrine 'thermogenic' weight-loss drug for 6 weeks. As i recall, the dosage was apx 20mg ephedrine, 200mg caffeine. I did not intensify the dosage and have not used it since.
18 months ago I had my blood pressure taken, which was at 155/80.
Last week i took my BP again at the doctors office - 180/80 (i was very stressed and anxious that day).
Today i surveyed my blood pressure while resting in bed, and on a very light diet of fruits and vegetables. It was taken with a personal blood pressure machine at on both arms - no noticeable difference. These are the results:
Systolic: 148; Diastolic: 69; Heart Rate: 64
*these are averages from a sample of 16
*outlier not included in sample: 181/72 after argument.
Summary:
18 months ago: 155/80 (Physician)
1 week ago: 180/80 (Physician)
Present: 148/69 (Personal test)
Both my grandfather on my mothers side, and my grandmother on my fathers side have had heart-bypass surgeries. My Uncle on my mothers side had a heart attack at age 60.
Thoughts and or Recommendations?
Thank you very much for your time and this service.