Blood Pressure

Mine has been high for a few yrs now, I did some gimmicks, and passed my last physical. I always had perfect BP until recently. I had just started taking meds, and was set for a stress test, where they shoot the dye to check for blockages. So instead had a heart attack. 5 days of pain comin and going. Finally went in when it got real bad.They called it the Widow maker, 100% blockage. 20 minutes and it was fixed, 2 days later, sent home with a couple more meds.I guess I’m lucky to be alive. Otherwis I feel about the same as usual. It was nowhere near what I had expected and feared. Given my family history and lifestyle it was inevitable. Best to catch a blockage before damaging the heart muscle. I knew all that, from family members experience. Just waited too long. Good Luck, don’t fear the Dr. it’s really not that bad.

 

Don't show up at the doctor 300 pounds overweight, sweating, and your breathing sounds like you have daytime apnea everytime yo inhale. You want to appear healthy enough and pass the exam. You don't have to be an Olympic athelete, just just don't want to cause the doctor to question the results he measured. Either the govt or your insurance company can find out anything they measured.

 

It depends, some are so worried about being held responsible, it’s up to them, when a medical issue is involved. They have the choice of 3 mo. 6 mo. 1 yr or 2 yr. I’ve read some Guidelines for Drs., but I’m pretty sure it’s only suggested, not required.

 

I agree, but it beats the alternative, Lol

 

Mikey Mantle was a Hall of Fame NY Yankee. His family history was one of the men dying by 40 or 50. He also earned a reputation in NY of drinking hard, chasing ladies. Mikey Mantle said that.

Your BP is closer to borderline than a big problem. And even if it;s not lower you can get a 1 year card. Even if you can only get the 1 year card, it's no real obstacle to working at good and great companies. Make changes, but don't add worry.

 

The top # needs to be @140 or lower to pass. If higher ( like mine was) they gave me a 3 mo. So I lost a few lbs. cut caffeine, and got a 2 yr card. But BP soon returned to 160 or so. Anyway, it’s the silent killer, often caused by narrowing of arteries. My Grandmother Had BP since her 30s, being obese, never smoked or drank, but lived to 90, so it’s very easily treatable.Like I Said, I’ve learned it’s not to be feared, best to get checked out to avoid further complications. I’ve since ran into a few Drivers that had the same thing I did, 20+ yrs ago, it’s not the end of the world. Just an adjustment.