146 over 94.
pulse 123.

The worst part about it, im only 18.

What do you think? what do i do? my father passed at a very young age of a heart attack. I feel fine though, work a lot though. Dealt with a lot of stress in the past. not so much now. just a lot of work, 50hrs a week minimum and i still am in high school.


what do i do?

 

Talk to a Doctor?

Who measured your pressure? FWIW, too small a cuff for the arm can result in high readings.

 

Go to the doctor and have him advised you accordingly. You'll have to start eating right avoiding stuff like coffee, tea (the caffeine isn't good for you), stay away from salt as it makes you carry more water in the blood stream, avoid any alcohol, and watch yer weight. You can live a long time with this so just be watchful and you'll be watching yer grand kids in 50 years or so.

 

Yes, go to the doctor. That's a little high for someone your age. I wouldn't worry, but you need to get it checked.

 

That's high and especially high for a pulse rate. Get to the doctor. Persistent high blood pressure will result in damage to major organs.

 

You ask us at F150online concerning your heart health. I believe your doctor would be a better choice .

 

I agree, a doctor is the first person you should consult. High blood pressure is treatable but your doctor is going to have to prescribe the medications, they aren't generally available OTC. Good luck!

 

like said...speak to doctor, start excercising daily and eating healthier

 

It was on one of the cuff things at work. i took it along with three other guys a couple weeks ago, they were all normal, and i was this. Last night i took it again, again got this, he got normal.

its just kinda nerve racking, i guess i will call over to the doctors monday. anyone have a general idea what this will cost me? i have united health care through my job.

 

It's usually just a co-pay. I have UHC too and it's $25.00.

 

Your out of pocket cost all depends on what your particular policy covers. If you have wellness benefits that covers an annual checkup, it may not cost you anything.

 

Like everyone said go see your doctor and the day you go lay off the energy drinks and caffine.

 

no caffeine other then sweet tea and coffee. coffee has become a bad habit, the guys i work with drink it from 8am to 6pm. hard not to grab a mug.

how do i check what my policy covers? doctor?

 

Dude,
Who in the flip cares about what the policy covers.....

Get to the doctor!!!!!!

Make an appointment and go....

If you don't I'm going to send my emu after you....and he don't like strangers.....

 

I wish thats the way it actually works. When money is tight though, some things gotta give, it just sucks its a doctors appointment. Money wont be too tight for long. 300 bucks left of my transmission to pay off (on the first) and im set. i have been skimming while paying it off and a few other debts.

Ill be good, i still would like to figure out what i am covered for.