Question about high blood pressure?

Question

I'm 20 years old, in shape, don't smoke, do drugs or drink. When I was 12 years old, I was told I needed medicine to control my high blood pressure. Ever since then I have been on meds and have been suffering. I'm short of breath all the time. have occasional chest pains, dizzy, very rapid heart rate, upon activity I get a pressure feeling in my chest, always have headaches, feet and ankles swell ( i don't know if this has anything to do with it or not). Last December I was rushed to the ER with severe chest pains and not being able to breathe. With my age the dr said it was really nothing and sent me home ( also no insurance) At the wellness center they ordered a Stress Test. I couldn't finish because of pressure in my chest and couldn't breathe. The Dr said I'm too young to have problems and sent me home. Next Month I will finally have health insurance. I believe what I might have is Pulmonary Hypertension. Is that what it seems like? and what Dr should I see to rule this out. This is just so frustrating to me because I love to go outdoors and go hiking and mountain biking but can no longer do these things due to not being able to breath and my Bp getting too high

Answer 1

It's silly for people to say that just because of your age that nothing is wrong.  Although it is not common, young people do have congenital problems that they are born with and just not diagnosed.  Don't rely on what an ER doc said, they are usually too busy and not specialized in a certain area.  I would see a cardiologist, somebody that is certified.  They will do the correct testing, and won't dismiss your problem.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I would suggest going to a cardiologist. These doctors that say you are to young to be having problems have no clue what they are talking about. I am 22 years old and have more health problems then you can imagine and they have all been diagnosed by a cardiologist but yet I have had regular doctors that say I don't have these problems even with the proof in front of them.

All of the things you have described sound like your blood pressure is to high because that's the same thing I get. How long has it been since you had your medication adjusted?

Answer 4

Yes i agree...you should be checked for a specialist coz they should thoroughly do some test. Although one of which is the stress test.That medicine you took since 12, was that prescribed ur jst over the counter? Try discussing that with ur doc. And if nothing will work, u jst hav to be carefull with urself. Hypertension is not a disease it is a symptom of an underlying disease, so u jst need to get urself thoroughly checked