People have HBP for all kinds of reasons, me, it runs strongly in my family. I have had periods of time when my BP was over 140/90 for no earthly idea at all, even starting as early as age 14.
I went on meds for a couple years in the 1980s, then for a year in the 1990s. But I got tired of worrying about the effects of HBP on my long-term health, so after I turned 43 I basically went on 5 mg of Lisinopril a day, forever.
No side effects for me, cheap (generic), and my BP is now ALWAYS under 120/80. I am very happy with it.
You know, in 20 years, you can't ask God for a new heart, or a new aorta. Take care of what you got, by whatever means necessary.
Last edited by kf5nd; 03-24-06 at 10:56 AM.