High blood pressure in young adults

[Saylor23]

First of thanks for everyone who reads your time is appreciated. I'm Anthony, 22 years old 6'3 220 pounds I try to stay active (gym, walking, jogging) every other day at the least. I was diagnosed with hypertension 7 months ago with no underlying cause. Sent me to a cardiologist, heart looked fine other than a mild leaky valve. Stress test went good I did it for 9 and a Half mins. Doctor Said I was healthy. I was put on Losartan 100/mg -Hctz 25mg shortly after my Bp was over 140/80 a couple visits to the doc.

It now runs 135/75 when I check it usually sometimes 127, or 142 just depends I guess. I exercise, I eat pretty healthy, I'm young and I'm really wondering how to deal with this? I'm doing all I can, the doctor has me on meds at 22yrs old, I know of all the deadly outcomes of high bloodpressure and how it increases with age. How do my readings look? What more can I do to lower it ? I have no help so I'm hoping I can get advice. Godbless

[Saylor23]

Thanks for the reply it helped a lot, so are you still maintaining your vegan diet? My Bp is 144/75 just checked it I need to get on a good diet and cut down and hopefully that will help. What did your blood pressure numbers look like before? And what's your diet like?

[50goingon25]

My BP was ok until I hit my late 40's then it took off. Out of Control.  I was on 20mg Lisinopril and 5mg Amlodipine.  It was pretty devastating for me as I've always been in top athletic condition and all my lab results were picture perfect.  You might want to start on a DASH diet or if you're feeling highly motivated as I was go Vegan and eliminate meat, dairy and oils.  I was able to wean off my meds in 6 months and now maintain a BP around 115/65.  I didn't like the way I felt on meds, so the Vegan diet was a much better option. My biggest word of advice would be focus on the diet.  Exercise is good too, but the diet is what will get the job done.  

Hope that helps.