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Old 18th Feb 2009, 13:05
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JohnRayner
 
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At 32 those numbers wouldn't freak anyone out, but you'd definitely get diet and lifestyle advice, with possibly some form of medication if that didn't do the trick.

At the height of my pizza powers (in my mid 20's, working 60+ hours on shifts) I was 6 foot, 15 1/2 stone, BP regularly 130something/ 90 something with a pulse of about 90. Diet and exercise sorted me out, no need for pills.


Would the readings you relate lead to a failed medical? Dunno, at 32 with those numbers, you're still low risk for e.g. strokes etc. Will you be getting a re-validation locally? If so, why not have a chat with your AME.

Oh, and I should point out that the quality of home kit for stuff like BP, blood tests etc can be quite variable. It might be of more use to get it checked at your surgery, where you can also get a bit of advice about risk etc.

Liking your other posts btw. Eloquent. Some might say poetic. (grunts. )

Regards

JR
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