Medical question

[MedQ]

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I am an HPSP'er (passed the medical exam and several years into the program). Everytime I have my blood pressure taken, it is usually in the 140's over 90's (sometimes higher). However, I never see the same doctor or clinic more than a few times since I have been living the student life for awhile. Since starting medical school however, the clinic on campus has been trending my BP and they keep wanting to treat my hypertension. I have been reluctant given my military contract, but I don't want to neglect a medical condition. I am in great physical and nutritional shape (I run long distant races and my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am too most of the time). What should I do? I am afraid to accept and treat this since I don't want to either loose my contract (and pay everything back?) or come into the service with a 'flag' on my record which will put obstacles in my career path. 😕

 

[NavyFP]

I am an HPSP'er (passed the medical exam and several years into the program). Everytime I have my blood pressure taken, it is usually in the 140's over 90's (sometimes higher). However, I never see the same doctor or clinic more than a few times since I have been living the student life for awhile. Since starting medical school however, the clinic on campus has been trending my BP and they keep wanting to treat my hypertension. I have been reluctant given my military contract, but I don't want to neglect a medical condition. I am in great physical and nutritional shape (I run long distant races and my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am too most of the time). What should I do? I am afraid to accept and treat this since I don't want to either loose my contract (and pay everything back?) or come into the service with a 'flag' on my record which will put obstacles in my career path. 😕

If your hypertensive, get it treated. It won't negatively impact your time in the service.

 

[pgg]

I am an HPSP'er (passed the medical exam and several years into the program). Everytime I have my blood pressure taken, it is usually in the 140's over 90's (sometimes higher). However, I never see the same doctor or clinic more than a few times since I have been living the student life for awhile. Since starting medical school however, the clinic on campus has been trending my BP and they keep wanting to treat my hypertension. I have been reluctant given my military contract, but I don't want to neglect a medical condition. I am in great physical and nutritional shape (I run long distant races and my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am too most of the time). What should I do? I am afraid to accept and treat this since I don't want to either loose my contract (and pay everything back?) or come into the service with a 'flag' on my record which will put obstacles in my career path. 😕

The military doesn't care if you have high blood pressure, treated or not.

You should see your PCM, not ask for medical advice on a web forum. 🙂 Thread closing in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

 

[AF M4]

I am an HPSP'er (passed the medical exam and several years into the program). Everytime I have my blood pressure taken, it is usually in the 140's over 90's (sometimes higher). However, I never see the same doctor or clinic more than a few times since I have been living the student life for awhile. Since starting medical school however, the clinic on campus has been trending my BP and they keep wanting to treat my hypertension. I have been reluctant given my military contract, but I don't want to neglect a medical condition. I am in great physical and nutritional shape (I run long distant races and my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am too most of the time). What should I do? I am afraid to accept and treat this since I don't want to either loose my contract (and pay everything back?) or come into the service with a 'flag' on my record which will put obstacles in my career path. 😕

Lol, no one in the military gives a damn if you're on HTN medications or not - I've got a boatload of pilots who are on one or two. Go get your HTN worked up and treated, then in 20 years call back and say thank you when your heart attack doesn't happen.

 

[i want out]

I am an HPSP'er (passed the medical exam and several years into the program). Everytime I have my blood pressure taken, it is usually in the 140's over 90's (sometimes higher). However, I never see the same doctor or clinic more than a few times since I have been living the student life for awhile. Since starting medical school however, the clinic on campus has been trending my BP and they keep wanting to treat my hypertension. I have been reluctant given my military contract, but I don't want to neglect a medical condition. I am in great physical and nutritional shape (I run long distant races and my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I am too most of the time). What should I do? I am afraid to accept and treat this since I don't want to either loose my contract (and pay everything back?) or come into the service with a 'flag' on my record which will put obstacles in my career path. 😕

heck, the Navy was part of the reason that I was on an anti HTN medication. Within 6 months of getting out, I was able to cut back from 2 anti-hypertensives to one.

i want out (of IRR)
Maybe when I resign my commission I will be able to stop the other one