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young and sudden high blood pressure, why??

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joanna55263
joanna55263

Hi, I'm a 20 year old female and a few weeks ago I went to the doctors as I had chest pain and palpitations. They measured my blood pressure and it was 170/90 (was also the same the next day) and my resting pulse was 93. This is not normal for me at all, I get my blood pressure checked regularly and I am always bang on the normal values.

I have recently gained a lot of weight (15kgs in 4 months) also not normal for me as I am fairly active and if anything I have lost my appetite and often go all day without eating anything. For example I had a flu for 2 weeks and was throwing up constantly and afterwards I weighed myself and I had gained 2.5kgs.

I have trouble sleeping at night and also find it difficult to breathe if I am on my back. If I roll onto my back in my sleep I have dreams that I am drowning and wake up struggling to breathe.

I am a smoker and smoke around 4 or 5 a day. I've been smoking for almost a year.

I've had routine blood tests done which show I am anaemic and an ecg which was normal.

I've started to feel depressed in the last couple of weeks and its really getting me down, I have no motivation and my uni work is suffering.

I study pharmacology and have a decent understanding of cardiac physiology and disease and I find it odd because I feel I am too young for a lot of my symptoms. Can someone help me please?

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  • Fisherman
    Fisherman joanna55263

    Posted

    Hi Joanna. Your symptoms are quite complex and this site is normally used by those with hypertension. You do seem to be suffering from high bp but many other issues as well.

    Have these symptoms made themselves noticeable recently? Could they be connected to Uni work/lifestyle? Is your diet healthy? You should give up smoking and try walking/ gentle exercise. Sudden weight gain when not connected to increase in calorie intake should always be checked out by your GP.

    It could be that your worrying is dragging you down Joanna. Go to your GP, get a check up and try eating a healthy diet and exercising every day, 30 mins brisk walking.

    Keep us posted

    Good luck.

  • joanna55263
    joanna55263

    Posted

    Thanks for your reply! Yes I'm sorry I realise this is broader than just high blood pressure, I'm just new to this site and wasn't really sure where I should put it
  • margaret53068
    margaret53068 joanna55263

    Posted

    Have you had a thyroid test done. Most of the symptoms you describe could be linked to thyroid issues
    • joanna55263
      joanna55263 margaret53068

      Posted

      Yes, they have tested my thyroid and it was normal. I thought thats what it was an that also runs in my family but now I'm feeling a bit stumped
  • margaret53068
    margaret53068 joanna55263

    Posted

    You need to find a way of trying to relax and not worry about it all you are so young to be worrying all the time.  Try long walks to relax and yoga  is very good for mind and body.  Try taking up a hobby if possible   Hope you feel better soon.  Keep us posted
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