Yep I do! About two to three years ago my primary doctor picked it up when I was in to see him with extreme knee pain. He thought the pain was elevating my pressure so he let it pass. Then maybe a few months after that I had a dental visit. My dentist takes BP prior to beginning any procedure and it was up again. He thought, too, that it might be due to "dental anxiety" even though I am completely relaxed there. (He has never hurt me! ) He said to keep an eye on it. Well, the last straw was when I went for my routine OB-GYN appointment and it was high there 150/90. My OB-GYN was alarmed even though, once again, that type of visit can generate anxiety. When I told him about my other two times he sent me right back to my primary doctor where it was once again 150/90.

I have been on BP medication ever since and my blood pressure is terrific. I had no side effects with this medication (Diovan) and couldn't be happier to have this under control. There is a history of stroke in my family so I am very relieved. Please don't be fearful of beginning medication. It could save your life and prevent a stroke.