I am considering joining the armed forces. Preferably the marines or something of that nature. I suffer from genetic hypertension. I am just wondering if it is possible for somebody like me is able to join the army with this condition. I take daily medication to solve my high blood pressure.

In Accordance With DoD instruction 6130.4 you are permanately disqualified.

sorry.

I have really low blood pressure. I got it checked out at the doctor’s a little while ago because I would stand up at a normal pace and if I had ben sitting down for more than 5 minutes I’d get dizzy and lose my vision. I have an appointment for an echocardiologist to check this problem out (but it’s in November), but in the mean time I would like to know if there are certain healthy foods I can eat to make my blood pressure a bit higher. Thanks!

Oh, and if you don’t have a food suggestion, do you think it’s kind of self destructive of me to actually kind of want to pass out so I can get an earlier date for my doctor visit? I just hate waiting until marching band season is over to get this done because I’m scared I’ll pass out on the field during a show.

I don’t know about special food groups but a lack of salt or liquids can cause low blood pressure. Start with a salty meal in the morning and drink at least 3 litres a day (water, watered down juices, fruit teas). Avoid black tea, coffee and alcohol and have more small meals instead of three big ones a day.
Take cold showers or douse your feets and legs in cold water. Sleep with a raised upper body and keep moving during the day: Just wiggling(?) on your toes helps but jogging/swimming/cycling is better.

I would like to get off my high blood pressure medicine safely. Please respond if you have been successful in such an endeavor with the details of how you did it.

Getting medicine in this way is not safe.
First of all get confirmed if you have b.P.
Secondly go to a Good General Physician or a Cardiologist for check up and take medicine as per his advise only. Do not take any medication on hearsay from anyone. It will kill you.

Thirdly, Reduce Salt (Sodium less) in your food. If you are above 35-40 reduce intake of Oil and fat.
Go for walking in the mornings at least for 30-45 minutes.

This will reduce your B.P. without medicine and make you healthy.

How many people die every year from hypertension, in the US alone?

750 a year

I haven’t been to the doctor but i have low blood pressure. Im very athletic but when i start physical activity i get really weak and almost fall over and feel like im gonna throw up. I have a hard time breathing and a deep cough. When i work out my veins should pop out but they don’t when i feel like this. Could i have heart problems?
Im 16 too so i hope its not too serious.

You need to see a doctor.
This is not normal to have a hard time breathing even during exercise.
It could be many things, but only a doctor can tell you what it is.
Make an appointment today before anything serious happens.