I was diagnosed with a blockage in my renal artery that was elevating my blood pressure. The Dr was supposed to be one of the best, put in a stent, and then forgot to give an Rx to prevent blood clots. What followed was an emergency surgery and then additional surgeries…. I cant even tell you how much anxiety it has left me with. I have been tested about a year ago, and the stents are open, and I exercise and I don’t smoke. I should feel confident that my blood pressure is ok (e.g., not medical emergency) but I can’t take my pressure and I avoid going to the dr or any medical thing where they might have to take it as much as I can. It makes me feel crazy just writing this, and I feel like a freak. The last time it was taken, it was around 140/80 ish. It has been as high as 170/90 in the Dr office, but that was before I got serious about working. Haven’t touched a cuff in months. I feel like bad numbers are going to result in me having to go for another surgery and I just can’t face it. I’m on BP medicine. How can I get over this? I want to be able to responsibly care for my health but the fear of this is just paralyzing. Has anyone overcome anxiety in this area?   submitted by   /u/Rude_Kaleidoscope641 [link]   [comments]