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[strong_one]

Current Age: 36
Current resting BP (average): 128/86-140/90

Age when I first found out I had hypertension: 28

BP when I first found out I had hypertension (average):180/103

How long I suspect I've had hypertension before detection (approx.) 2 years after birth of child.

Secondary cause? Anxiety attacks/White coat problem/Stress

Family history?yes

Any organ damage (if so, which ones)? no

Controlled? Was until recently - Time for new meds....developed an allergic reaction to Atenolol after 2 years!

Medications: Avazide 150mg (Starting a new regiment of meds all over to see which one works). So far this mg isn't working.

[bakennedy]

Current age - 26

Current BP - 118/77

Age when I first found out I had hypertension - 25

BP when I first found out I had hypertension- 190/115

How many years my BP remained uncontrolled - not sure

Secondary cause - Not that I know of

Family history - yes

Any organ damage - Not that I know of

Controlled - with medication

Medication - HCTZ and Lisinopril

[Advice seeker]

Current Age: 40

Current resting BP (average): 120/70-170/116

Age when I first found out I had hypertension: 40

BP when I first found out I had hypertension (average):150/99 - 220/148 (spiking)

How long I suspect I've had hypertension before detection (approx.) 1 year

Secondary cause? Autonomic Dysfunction

Family history?yes

Any organ damage (if so, which ones)? unknown

Controlled? No

Medications: Now:Lozol, Coreg, Tenex (Have been on about 12 different meds in different combinations to try to control)

[Random2]

Current Age: 33

Current resting BP (average): 107/62-120/70

Age when I first found out I had hypertension: 32

BP when I first found out I had hypertension (average):190/90 (after a 3 day drinking binge).... 135-140/75-80 other than that.

How long I suspect I've had hypertension before detection (approx.): Not sure I even have it. More anxiety related imo

Secondary cause? Anxiety... also the primary reason imo

Family history? Yes (My father had HBP when he drank a lot, HBP on my mother's side)

Any organ damage: No (Had every test run known....)

Controlled? Yes

Medications: Now: Lotrel (5/20) Atenolol 100 MGS. Have tried Altace, Toprol+. They all cause side-effects from my experience.