I had to go and see the nurse today because Ive got my next 6 monthly Kidney specialists appointment on Dec 17.

Im supposed to be getting my BP checked periodically but Ive been really busy and the occupational nurse at work keeps cancelling on me. Shes not taking me seriously because 27 yrs olds dont have BP problems generally.

However, when the nurse took my BP today it was 140/100, its supposed to be 120/70, so that would be bad then.

So bad that she went immediately and consulted the duty doctor and they attempted to give me a BP machine so I can take it myself 3 times a day until my appointment.

I say attempted because none of the machines worked.....

So I have to go back tomorrow and hopefully the guy who has the 1 working one will have brought it back.

Im going to go and see the naturopath next week because Ive been reading up and Hawthorn Berry etc are supposed to be quite effective, but you need to know the dosage.

I want to manage it myself.

They say that BP medication doesnt have side effects nowadays, but when Im home I hear my Dad gagging every morning because his BP meds make his throat sensitive so when he brushes his teeth it makes him gag and sometimes throw up.

Throwing up everyday for the rest of my life is something I can do without.