I OFFICIALLY became old today...

[Pierre.Suave]

Today, at the ripe old age of 31, I took my First ever pill for High Blood Pressure.

next week, I see the cardiologist.


:-(

[bicentennial_baby]

1. Awwwww...

:hug:

We're the same age! :pals:

[Pierre.Suave]

2. I know we are.

You and I should, like, be friends or something...

:rofl:

Thanks for the hug babe!

[bicentennial_baby]

3. Heehee...

I'm sorry about your BP. I'm shocked that mine isn't higher. I have bizarrely low BP, always have. It's genetic.

:loveya:

[Pierre.Suave]

4. I used to have really low BP

then it spiked, and no one can tell why.

[bicentennial_baby]

5. How odd. I will keep you in my thoughts, most def

Keep us posted. :)

[Critters2]

12. My doc tells me this is common. I have very low bp (usually about 95/50, maybe up to 100/60)

but she told me not to assume it'll always be that way. Lots of people with low blood pressure suddenly go the other way. At least, that what she says.

[Pierre.Suave]

15. Today my BP was actually teh lowest it has been in a long time...

it was 140/100...

way too high, even though it is lower than it has been in a few months.

[Critters2]

16. You do seem young for bp that high. Is it genetic, do ya think?

My church does bp clinics after worship once in a while. Last time, my bp was 110/75. Our parish nurse said it must've been all the pressure of Sunday morning that drove it up that high.

I'd freak out if the low number were in triple digits. I hope they find a good way to treat it for you!

[Pierre.Suave]

17. There is high bp and heart disease on one side of my family.

There is also a history of males on my fathers side having heart attacks in their 50s.

[sinkingfeeling]

46. Your doctor is correct. I used to have low bp. The two times I had to have minor surgery,

I was held in recovery for hours because my blood pressure was so low. However, that all changed in the last year or so. I'm now 'borderline'. I'll be 60 years old in 2 months.

[geardaddy]

39. It's because you refuse to ride the bus

;)

[Pierre.Suave]

48. HAHAHA

:rofl:

Actually, I think the bus is a CAUSE of my high blood pressure...

[sniffa]

6. Eh, you're a youngin'

I'm 32, and I'm narcing on kids to get off my lawn and stop breaking into cars. :D

[Pierre.Suave]

7. I saw that thread...

and I gave you my thoughts, lol...

:)

edit: I will be 32 in July!!!!!!!

[sniffa]

10. And I'll be 33 in September

:P

What the fuck happened to me? Aside from calling and alerting cops to crimes I witness (some/many I participated in as a wild youth), I'm totally going against the way I was raised: "You didn't see nuthin'"

I think at least my dad (and most likely, my mom-dukes) still doesn't ever get involved out of fear of retaliation. Heh, the job he's had for x number of years now, he's been in the crossfire of some shootouts (he's a union laborer for NSTAR) and his usual reaction is to slink down in his seat while rolling up the window, and yelping, "I didn't see anything!"
His partner doesn't flinch, and teases him right after with, "What? You scared or something?"
:rofl:

[ThoughtCriminal]

8. That's not old

it's not even "Nouveau Old"

[Pierre.Suave]

9. yabut...

How many 31 year olds do you know that take BP meds?

[Hawkeye-X]

27. *raises hand*

I'm taking Lisinopril 10mg, and the doc think I'll get off it - to tell the truth, I stopped taking it months ago, and my BP is fine (110/88 on last checkup last week)

I also take Lipitor - also stopped as well.

[Pierre.Suave]

31. Hey that is good to know

I am taking that same medication.

have you done anything else such as diet modification or more exercise?

[Hawkeye-X]

33. well, I stopped eating burritos every night (too much fat)

Cut my carb intake in half, and drank plenty of water. I hope that helps.

I walk about 4 blocks every day to work, so it helps a little.

I am still obese, though, even though I dropped 20 pounds in about 3 months.

[Pierre.Suave]

52. Good for you

I will try to emulate you in my endeavor to lower my blood pressure.

I will eat better and exercise more.

[Brigid]

11. Better to start prevention now than later.

I had a heart problem that had apparently been developing for years with no symptoms. I had a triple bypass back in January, and I'm only 49. I don't know what prompted you to see the doctor in the first place, but you did the right thing.

[Pierre.Suave]

14. I was in the ER

the day after Xmas...

With a very rapid heart rate and short of breath.

[Iggo]

13. You're not old.

But taking care of youself at such a young age tells me that you ARE a grown-up.

Welcome to the ranks!

[LeftyFingerPop]

18. 31??!!! I have underwear older than you!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Pierre.Suave]

19. DOOD!

You are 3 months and a week early!

But thanks anyway!

edit: and get some new underwear, damn...

[LeftyFingerPop]

22. Oh shit, sorry, I misunderstood....

:rofl:

I ain't too bright most of the time....

[Pierre.Suave]

24. I don't know...

you had a pretty brilliant post earlier.

[SoxFan]

*sniff* What is that?

[Pierre.Suave]

23. I need that shirt...

I need to accept my oldness...

[SoxFan]

25. You're only young once

But you can stay immature forever

[Pierre.Suave]

28. HAHA

I really like the first pic.

[SoxFan]

30. I give myself three years max

before I reach that stage.

[Pierre.Suave]

32. I got the attitude down pat...

now, I am just working on the age, but honestly it isn't going as fast as I would like...

lol

[triguy46]

20. Ooh. Not good. Genes?

[Pierre.Suave]

21. Maybe, nobody can find anything wrong with me

I have had every conceivable test.

NADA!@!@#$%^&

[Gidney N Cloyd]

43. Often as not they can't trace it to anything.

I was diagnosed a year ago when I turned the new forty ("Hello. You're old now. Here's your pills.") and since then went through every test they could think of. Nothing.
There are a couple of very serious things that can lead to hypertension and it's important to eliminate those but don't be surprised if they never find the problem.

[Hawkeye-X]

26. Damn kids!

(32 right now, wife's 30)

[Pierre.Suave]

29. so, by your logic...

you are married to a kid?

:rofl:

[Hawkeye-X]

34. I'm a pev, dammit!

Pev, I tell ya!

[Pierre.Suave]

37. HAHA

To be fair, I think women at the age of 30 are smokin hot!!!!!1

[TZ]

35. I'm 38 and I feel very old

Don't even get my started on all the meds I am on for all the different issues.....My joke is that my warranty expired a few years back.....;-)

[SoxFan]

36. LOL

I'm telling people that on Sunday, I'm celebrating my third consecutive 39th birthday.

[Pierre.Suave]

38. That is a good one...

I need to remember that line. I may need it...

:hug:

[Parche]

40. awwwwww

Congratulations!! you joined the big time!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :hi:

[terrya]

41. Want me to send you an AARP membership?

I have one.

Of course, you're only 31. That's referred to, I believe, as young. That's how I referred to it when I was 31.

[Pierre.Suave]

42. I don't think I am ready for that yet.

But I sure am not happy with the fact I need to take BP meds.

[Blue-Jay]

44. You should have a Hamdog to celebrate your coming-of-age.

[Pierre.Suave]

47. Thanks, but...

no thanks...

[sinkingfeeling]

45. Are you kidding? You have high blood pressure and a heart problem?

[Pierre.Suave]

49. NO, I am not kidding...

Why would I be kidding?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

50. Old? Feh.

Dollink, you don't know from old. Just wait...

[Pierre.Suave]

51. As long as I can still fly...

I think I will be ok.

[Maestro]

53. I hope you feel better soon and if it makes you feel

better I had cancer by 35. I turn 40 next weekend.

[Pierre.Suave]

54. Wow, I hope you are doing better.

and I wish you many more healthy years, cancer free.

[Maestro]

55. Oh really, it was nothing more than an inconvenience.

I'm on medication for life though, but one more year and I will at the 5 year mark!