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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
Sat at home feeling sorry for myself.
I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and, while there, was told that my blood pressure was a bit elevated. I was told to take my pressure a couple of times a week and let the doctor know if it was particularly high (they have a machine in the doctor's waiting room that gives you a print out). I thought it was high this morning (180/120) so I called them from work. On the list of things that you don't want to hear from the triage nurse, "Woah, you'd better get in here to see the doctor right now" is pretty high on the list. To cut a long story short, I've been booked in for an ECG and blood tests, signed off work until the pressure drops and prescribed some medication (and, of course, been told to lose weight, drink less and exercise more).
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Ack Take care of yourself.
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Originally Posted by orlok
Good on you for your preparation. I used to do a lot of hill walking in the wilds of Wales, and once in a while lost the road too (once walked non-stop from 10pm on the Friday evening to 10am the following Sunday morning due to a little navigational cock-up). Always had everything on hand to cover emergencies though. This was before the luxury of satnav, so I just had to rely on my compass and map  . |
My husband chuckles because I carry an emergency waterproof stuff sack that contains long undies, wool socks, food, fire starting stuff, compass, knife, and water purifying tablets.
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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc
I had a similar experience last year - accompanied with left side chest pains. Had ECG, blood tests, X-Ray, etc. - all were fine (fortunately) - and all signs pointed to work induced stress -- years of dealing with entitled ignorant idiots had taken their toll -- apparently my system is sick of it -- and making me sick -- so I got similar medical advice plus a suggestion it might be time to find another job.... like that's not stressful in itself ... 
Be very careful - that level of BP can be very dangerous. If there is no physical cause, it may be a warning to re-evaluate your stress level(s). |
You really need a new job
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Originally Posted by cromag
Right now I'm not shoveling snow, at the insistence of my knee and lower back.
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Bleech. Our snow has melted. We have been walking more. It is awesome.