Bizarre: hypertension and associated symptoms in 19 year old? -

Hi - a loved one has had the following symptoms. I would be interested to hear if anyone else has had the same or similar. I already know what the potential implications of these symptoms are, but I d like to hear about people s experiences. He is seeing a physician and is in good hands. - 19 year old male - Very athletic (has played high intensity sport about 3 - 4 times a week since about the age of 7) - Had a knee reconstruction 1 year ago (during which an allegedly normal blood pressure was recorded) - About 10 months later, has a blood pressure of 150-160/90 - Over the past 4 months has started to get headaches (ranging from 1 - 4 a fortnight) - Urinates frequently (but doesn t drink excessive fluids) - Can often feel his heartbeat quot;changingquot; and quot;pounding out of his chestquot; - Has a very forceful apex beat - Sometimes wakes up in the night very hot and sweaty (it s winter here) - Has a very slim and muscular build - but eats like a horse. Can anyone relate?

Yes, I have experienced all of what you are referring to (except for the surgery and the male part!). After physical tests ruled everything out, my docs realized that I had Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder. Anxiety causes many physical symptoms, and is definately not quot;all in his head.quot; He may want to ask his doc if this could be caused by anxiety. If so, a good Cognitive Behavioral Therapist could work wonders-- CBT worked better for me than meds! I would caution in advance to stay away from benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, etc.)-- they are very addictive and counter-productive to healing from an anxiety disorder! http://nacbt.org/searchfortherapists.asp