Hi Heidi - yeah thats really a question for your Dr. If your current one is not a good fit, I really recommend you find one that is
I have very high blood pressure - it was symptomatic with me for years - had no idea - but it showed up in the ER a few years back after I had a bike accident.
my latest (very good) Dr freaked and put me on beta blockers.
All fine for me since.
I think its true to say most people here find their BP gets better after they quit drinking and look after themselves - exercise diet etc.
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