please help - i'm really worried?

Question

I've recently had my blood pressure taken and every time i do it's been high - this time it was 169/90 - how bad is this?

i'm 17 and haven't ever been particularly poorly or had problems.

I get nervous when I have tests and my heart rate was over 120bpm. the doc said that this was because i was nervous but even when I found my heartbeat before i was about to fall asleep (and at other random times of the day) it was racing or at least much much faster than what is normal.

my grandad is diabetic and has also had a heart attack and my grandma has said that she has high blood pressure (even though she is one of the healthiest fittest people i know!). the rest of my family are fine though.

what do you think? please help..not just saying 'go to the doctors' or 'read this' please

really need your help

xxx

Answer 1

I would have your doc run some different test on you & make sure everything is o.k. with your body. He/She needs to have some blood test run, especially have your thyroid checked.
Are you over weight or out of shape? You can have a white coat syndrome too, when you see your doc. you worry & your pressure gets elevated. 169/90 is a bit on the high side.
Have you had these symptoms for along time or did they just show up? Do drink enough water? Are you worried about anything? You can buy a home Blood Pressure Kit, they have some you put on your finger. Try this @ home, so you can get a normal reading when you're not worrying about getting your blood pressure taken. Only your doc can know for sure what's going on with you, anyone answering your question would just be guessing.

Answer 2

that is high blood pressure. u maybe working yourself up to that because of worrying so much. if the bottom number goes over 100, u should really have your doctor check it out. try to relax and breath normally while checking your blood pressure as it will affect the test.

Answer 3

Have your doctor check your thyroid that was the cause of my sisters and she is 19

Answer 4

hey

let me give u some advise

STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE AND ENJOY UR TEENAGE YEARS

GIRL WHAT U R DOING IS HURTING URSELF MORE WHAT U SHOULD DO IS STOP WORRYING AND STOP TAKING UR PRESSURE EVER MINUTE

ENJOY UR TEENAGE YEARS HANGOUT WITH UR FRENZ DO SOMETHING RELAXING AND JUST ENJOY UR SELF

STOP LETTIN EVERYTHING STRESS U OUT JUS ENJOY UR LIFE TO THE FULLEST

TAKE CARE AND STOP WORRYING