Young with high bp

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Hi All,

I just turned 27, am 116 pounds at 5'6. I eat a healthy diet for the most part,

and get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. Despite the picture of

health, for the last 5 years my blood pressure has remained in the 135/90 range.

The highest it has ever been was 155/102. I have seen 4 cardiologists, 2

pulmonologists, 1 nephrologist/renal hypertension specialist, and numerous other

family practice physicians. My current pcp sent me to a renal hypertension

specialist because of high aldosterone levels. The specialist dismissed the idea

that my aldosterone was high enough to exhibit symptoms of hyperaldosteronism.

However, I did receive a renal ultrasound to check for growths on my adrenal

glands, which came back clear. My pcp still insists that my aldosterone is high,

but does not know where else to go with it. Postual Orthostatic Tachycardia

Syndrome is something that has been mentioned in other forums I have been apart

of for hypertension. I have tried testing my heart rate in the lying down,

sitting up, and standing. All of which, I haven't been able to come to a solid

conclusion on. The only other condition anyone has been able to detect is a

minor murmur that was found in the aortic region of my heart, but other than

that all suspected underlying illnesses have been ruled out. My current PCP and

myself are completely stumped and have come to a fork in the road. Do I go back

on high blood pressure medications that previously did nothing to lower my blood

pressure, or are there other possible tests and/or possible conditions that have

been overlooked? Any other suggestions, ideas, experiences are welcomed!