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316206 tn?1271811243

stage 1 hypertension

hey I'm 22 years old and I'm having some high blood pressure and i have been to my family doctor and they aren't doing nothing so i don't know what to do. if i can please get some help on what to do. thanks
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316206 tn?1271811243
thanks for the advice but it coming down by its self. i think its cause i have inflection from where i had surgery at.
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go to your local clinic or heath dept..i bet you bp is 140/90 or a bit higher,,thats stage 1..i been all the way up to sevre...im on 3 meds..please take this advice..and the others!!!
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Hello,

Go to another doctor until you get treated.  You should purchase a BP cuff to check your BP daily so that you can show the doctor how high it is going.

I have been on high BP medication for 15 years.

Good luck!

Katrina
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