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I Have High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure At 18

By: wsmith14
Written on March 12th, 2007
I'm 18 years old, and I have high blood pressure.  I'm on prescription meds for it, which I absolutly hate.  I had kidney problems when I was very young, and now I have stage II kidney disease.  Because my kidneys are so scarred, my blood pressure increased.  I feel helpess to my own health...
By: wsmith14
Age: 19-21 , Female
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  • asumhananh
    asumhananh

    I'm 17 almost 18 and a girl and my blood pressure this morning was 151/110 (It's been high for a week or longer as far as i know..) :/ I'm scared. i DON'T want any kidney problems i am very sorry for yours!

    Jan 4
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  • heidihair41
    heidihair41

    I have something that will help you. would you be interested in hearing more?

    Jun 30, 2012
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  • alistrol25
    alistrol25

    Try all natural Alistrol. Daikon seed, Holly leaf and Hawthorn berry are very effective to lower blood pressure naturally without side effects. This combination is a proven method. Try the free trial at www.alistrol.com

    Dec 28, 2009
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  • BayAreaBiker
    BayAreaBiker

    When I was 17 years old, the earliest BP reading I can remember, was 150/80. This was in 1984.

    Jul 9, 2008
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  • mindfighter
    mindfighter

    Not everyone is blessed with a great life. I take vitamins everyday at my own free will but I can't imagine how it feels like to battle a disease and have no choice to take meds. You just have to accept it.

    Mar 17, 2007
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