My goal is to get into the military, but I've been trying to get off my blood pressure meds.
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I currently weigh myself today being at 169lbs. and I've been trying to get into the military this year. Particularly, the Navy, or the Army. The problem that is holding me back is the fact that I've been taking this blood pressure medication called, "Hydrochlorothiazide". Commonly known as "Microzide" or a "water pill." My cholesterol is good, but it's just that I need to get off of my blood pressure medications before I enlist into the military this year.
The purpose of me getting into the military is so that I can go back into college and get my Bachelor's degree and get the Hell out of my parents' house. And my stepfather has been asking me if I have an induction date for when I leave for Basic Military Training, but, everytime I try to talk to a military recruiter, it's always that damn high blood pressure issue that's holding me back.
What should I do? Because I really don't need to be taking blood pressure medications, I'm already exercising everyday, and I'm too damn young to be taking them.
The purpose of me getting into the military is so that I can go back into college and get my Bachelor's degree and get the Hell out of my parents' house. And my stepfather has been asking me if I have an induction date for when I leave for Basic Military Training, but, everytime I try to talk to a military recruiter, it's always that damn high blood pressure issue that's holding me back.
What should I do? Because I really don't need to be taking blood pressure medications, I'm already exercising everyday, and I'm too damn young to be taking them.
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Go see your doctor
If doctor says you can come off it as your BP issues are resolved due to weightloss then that's ok
If not then unfortunately you'll not be medically fit for service and will have to find an alternative plan
High BP is nothing to trifle with0 -
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When you lose weight, your blood pressure will probably go down.0
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Doctor.
(Sorry to ask, because I'm sure you've turned it over a million times and are obviously going to lengths to reach your goal, which is an amazing goal, but is there no other way to get funding for college - student loans, anything? I'm not from the US, sorry.)0 -
But that's the thing....I don't even have an alternative plan. Because my parents are saying that if I don't get into the military, they're gonna kick me out of the house and I won't have anywhere else to go.Go see your doctor
If doctor says you can come off it as your BP issues are resolved due to weightloss then that's ok
If not then unfortunately you'll not be medically fit for service and will have to find an alternative plan
High BP is nothing to trifle with
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I'm sure we don't have the whole story, but your parents sound like d!cks.0
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You need to see a dr who will determine if you can and should come off your medications. This forum will not help you in this determination. You say you don't need to be on them, but you also should not make that determination. Only a dr should.0
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Good luck to you and the goals you have. Stay focused and do this the safe way. A free college education and getting out of your parents' house is not worth what could happen to your health by coming off meds that you may in fact need need.0 -
But that's the thing....I don't even have an alternative plan. Because my parents are saying that if I don't get into the military, they're gonna kick me out of the house and I won't have anywhere else to go.Go see your doctor
If doctor says you can come off it as your BP issues are resolved due to weightloss then that's ok
If not then unfortunately you'll not be medically fit for service and will have to find an alternative plan
High BP is nothing to trifle with
With this and previous medical issues that you have said may prevent you from getting into the military, I would highly suggest that you start working on an alternative plan.0 -
There are always alternative plans: get a job, save some money, take some college classes on line to get the basics out of the way, community college, student loans, Pell grants, the Peace Corps. I'm pretty sure we don't know the whole story. At 28, the OP should be out on his own.0
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Talk to your doctor but in the mean time look into student loans you don't day what country your from but most countries have them0
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SherryTeach wrote: »There are always alternative plans: get a job, save some money, take some college classes on line to get the basics out of the way, community college, student loans, Pell grants, the Peace Corps. I'm pretty sure we don't know the whole story. At 28, the OP should be out on his own.
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Honey, as a parent I want to give you a hug & a shove. A hug because your parents seem to be insensitive, and a shove because you need a push to get a plan together and get out of your parents' house and kick off your own life.
Please do not go off your BP meds without the approval of your doctor.
FYI: The best value in education is taking two years in community college, earning an associate degree, and then transferring into a bachelor's program in a state school. You can do the first two years with little to no loans if you work part-time. Then, apply for a student loan for the two years of credits you need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Source: A mom who also works in higher education.
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Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.Honey, as a parent I want to give you a hug & a shove. A hug because your parents seem to be insensitive, and a shove because you need a push to get a plan together and get out of your parents' house and kick off your own life.
Please do not go off your BP meds without the approval of your doctor.
FYI: The best value in education is taking two years in community college, earning as associate degree, and then transferring into a bachelor's program in a state school. You can do the first two years with little to no loans if you work part-time. Then, apply for a student loan for the two years of credits you need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Source: A mom who also works in higher education.
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....I don't even have an alternative plan. Because my parents are saying that if I don't get into the military, they're gonna kick me out of the house and I won't have anywhere else to go.Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.
You need to see a doctor about the medical issue.
As to the parental issue, you are 28 years old, it is time to get off your duff and support yourself. By the time I hit 28 I had a wife, two children and had been supporting the whole bunch for 8 years already.
The military will be much less understanding and tolerant than your parents. You may want to reconsider whether you and the military would be a good fit.
I'm liable to get flagged but I'm not being mean. I'm calling it as I see it.0 -
beemerphile1 wrote: »....I don't even have an alternative plan. Because my parents are saying that if I don't get into the military, they're gonna kick me out of the house and I won't have anywhere else to go.Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.
You need to see a doctor about the medical issue.
As to the parental issue, you are 28 years old, it is time to get off your duff and support yourself. By the time I hit 28 I had a wife, two children and had been supporting the whole bunch for 8 years already.
The military will be much less understanding and tolerant than your parents. You may want to reconsider whether you and the military would be a good fit.
I'm liable to get flagged but I'm not being mean. I'm calling it as I see it.
I agree
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beemerphile1 wrote: »....I don't even have an alternative plan. Because my parents are saying that if I don't get into the military, they're gonna kick me out of the house and I won't have anywhere else to go.Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.
You need to see a doctor about the medical issue.
As to the parental issue, you are 28 years old, it is time to get off your duff and support yourself. By the time I hit 28 I had a wife, two children and had been supporting the whole bunch for 8 years already.
The military will be much less understanding and tolerant than your parents. You may want to reconsider whether you and the military would be a good fit.
I'm liable to get flagged but I'm not being mean. I'm calling it as I see it.
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At 168 pounds, it doesn't seem like you're really all that heavy enough to be taking medications like that. If you're eating well, working out, and staying healthy, then I don't see why a doc wouldn't take you off this medication. BUT, I'm not a doctor and I don't know your medical history.
As someone in the service, I do know that if you ever need to be put on these medications again, it will hurt your chances of staying in longterm. They will not mobilize you if you have these medical issues. The military can be an amazing way to motivate you to stay fit. One of my friends lost 150 pounds because his dream was to join the service. I think you should try to do it--I half agree with what was said above, that the military might not be a good fit for someone in your situation. It might be the very thing you need to get your feet on the ground.0 -
beemerphile1 wrote: »
The military will be much less understanding and tolerant than your parents. You may want to reconsider whether you and the military would be a good fit.
I'm liable to get flagged but I'm not being mean. I'm calling it as I see it.
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Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.Honey, as a parent I want to give you a hug & a shove. A hug because your parents seem to be insensitive, and a shove because you need a push to get a plan together and get out of your parents' house and kick off your own life.
Please do not go off your BP meds without the approval of your doctor.
FYI: The best value in education is taking two years in community college, earning as associate degree, and then transferring into a bachelor's program in a state school. You can do the first two years with little to no loans if you work part-time. Then, apply for a student loan for the two years of credits you need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Source: A mom who also works in higher education.
If you weren't judicially dismissed (suspended or expelled), academic dismissal isn't the end of the world. You can reach out to your former institution and see if they have programs in place for bringing up your GPA and being re-admitted. Some will allow you to go to CC to bring up your GPA and transfer in credits. You need to take the initiative and ask.0 -
Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.Honey, as a parent I want to give you a hug & a shove. A hug because your parents seem to be insensitive, and a shove because you need a push to get a plan together and get out of your parents' house and kick off your own life.
Please do not go off your BP meds without the approval of your doctor.
FYI: The best value in education is taking two years in community college, earning as associate degree, and then transferring into a bachelor's program in a state school. You can do the first two years with little to no loans if you work part-time. Then, apply for a student loan for the two years of credits you need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Source: A mom who also works in higher education.
If your doctor takes you off the medicine just so you can go to the military then he is just a terrible doctor. Lose the weight and your bp will improve.
You are not giving us the whole story and that's obvious. You were academically discharged, your parents want you out of the house, you feel like the military is your only option, there is obviously more to the story.
I don't even see how the military is an option. He admitted in a previous post that he was turned down by the Army after he told them that he has Aspergers.0 -
Well, I did get my Associate's degree, but I just blew my chance of graduating with a Bachelor's degree by getting academically dismissed from a four-year university. That is why I need to talk to my doctor and tell him about my situation.Honey, as a parent I want to give you a hug & a shove. A hug because your parents seem to be insensitive, and a shove because you need a push to get a plan together and get out of your parents' house and kick off your own life.
Please do not go off your BP meds without the approval of your doctor.
FYI: The best value in education is taking two years in community college, earning as associate degree, and then transferring into a bachelor's program in a state school. You can do the first two years with little to no loans if you work part-time. Then, apply for a student loan for the two years of credits you need to complete your bachelor's degree.
Source: A mom who also works in higher education.
If your doctor takes you off the medicine just so you can go to the military then he is just a terrible doctor. Lose the weight and your bp will improve.
You are not giving us the whole story and that's obvious. You were academically discharged, your parents want you out of the house, you feel like the military is your only option, there is obviously more to the story.
I don't even see how the military is an option. He admitted in a previous post that he was turned down by the Army after he told them that he has Aspergers.
Also that medicial issues/medications may not currently be disclosed to other branches. Lying to get enlisted is bad news bears if the military ever finds out.
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I fought to get into the Navy for 7 years under a medical waiver as I was diagnosed with an ulcer when I was 16 (disqualified as this was believed to be caused by stress and not microbial at the time). You need a backup plan if the military doesn't come through. Never lie about your medical conditions, but you may be able to get a medical waiver. Work with your recruiters and the docs at MEPS to see what your options are.
Do everything you can to get BP under control - cardio, diet, etc.
I sincerely hope you get past this obstacle and into the military. Like anything else it is what you make it to be. My service will always be my highest achievement.0 -
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Some people have hereditary blood pressure that won't come down no matter how fit they are. You will know if it is time to reconsider BP meds if your BP stays on the low side of normal while on meds. When my BP was too low I'd get dizzy.
If you are not testing at home you can go once a week at a free machine at your pharmacy. Track once a week for a while. Record the numbers and take them to the doctor.
That's how I negotiated off my meds. Losing weight and running regularly helped the most. I still check my BP weekly just in case.0 -
I met a great old guy who worked very hard to get in the army but serious health problems forced him out. He went on to start a very successful trucking business, a happy man, always doing something to stay busy. I suspect you have a similar drive and energy.0
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robin52077 wrote: »I'm sure we don't have the whole story, but your parents sound like d!cks.
Or you know...some tough love...he's 28 years old and living at home with his parents.
The military is not the only option for paying for school. There are student loans, financial aid, the option to work while going to school part-time.0 -
SherryTeach wrote: »There are always alternative plans: get a job, save some money, take some college classes on line to get the basics out of the way, community college, student loans, Pell grants, the Peace Corps. I'm pretty sure we don't know the whole story. At 28, the OP should be out on his own.
Just a heads up, you can't do the Peace Corp thing without a college degree anymore.
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