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Doing this space yesterday reminded me of my own Hypertension diagnosis & how it affected my life:
Firstly, I was shocked when my dr told me I have a high blood pressure. My BP had always been on average 110/70 for MANY years. I did annual checks regularly “for points”..
Firstly, I was shocked when my dr told me I have a high blood pressure. My BP had always been on average 110/70 for MANY years. I did annual checks regularly “for points”..
But when I started my practice I “got busy” & slacked a little (a lot)..
2 yrs went by. Life happened. I went through patches of STRESS - work & personal life.
Then I went for a full medical because I was going to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. Then BOOM - BP is around 150/110..
2 yrs went by. Life happened. I went through patches of STRESS - work & personal life.
Then I went for a full medical because I was going to climb Mt Kilimanjaro. Then BOOM - BP is around 150/110..
We think it’s white coat hypertension syndrome: that I’m nervous as a dr patient.
Off I go to Mt Kili. My BP on the mountain fluctuates between 135/85 to 145/90 when we do daily checks with my guide.
Hike went more than well. Guide says I’m an overachiever for my summit time😁
Off I go to Mt Kili. My BP on the mountain fluctuates between 135/85 to 145/90 when we do daily checks with my guide.
Hike went more than well. Guide says I’m an overachiever for my summit time😁
