Anon
United Kingdom
Tense
Today, my doctor told me if my blood pressure gets any higher, he could use me to reinflate the air in his tyres. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
East Wenatchee, United States
What even is normal?
Today, after months and months of trying to get my blood pressure back up to normal, and try to get back to optimal health, my doctor told me I'll never get better for the rest of my life. FML
Anonymous
Lithuania
Get a second opinion
Today, I went to see a doctor due to some gastric distress I have. I came out with directions to buy a blood pressure monitor, I'm prohibited from doing sports, and have a possible diagnosis of arterial hypertension which I am way too young to have. FML
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Placerville, United States
Today, my doctor got my blood test results from the lab. He looked at me gravely and told me I had just weeks left to live. After I started hyperventilating and crying, he burst out laughing and said he was kidding. He then prescribed me some iron tablets and sent me on my way. FML
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
Pratt, United States
Curious minds
Today, I told my boyfriend the dentist said my blood pressure was high. He was more interested in the fact that the dentist took my blood pressure than my blood pressure being high. FML
JulesBlues
Breakdown
Today, I sat in my doctor's office and broke down, crying and shaking, with a blood pressure of 190, getting off my chest everything that has gone wrong in my life lately. To which the doctor, well into her sixties, replied, "My goodness, I've never met anyone with so many problems!" FML
DeathbyWording
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Vernon, United States
Coulda, shoulda, woulda
Today, my doctor said I "might" have an enlarged heart and an irregular heartbeat. It "could" be seriously life-threatening and I "should" go to a specialist for further tests. My insurance refuses to cover my consultation with the specialist because the doctor's wording is too uncertain. FML
coius
Rock, hard place
Today, after years of high blood pressure and 3 meds for it, a doctor informed me my blood pressure is going too low, and I'm passing out. I've been told to stop the meds. This followed an increase in my meds because it's killing my kidneys. So my choices are kidney failure, or passing out. FML
Nick
Las Vegas, United States
Today, I came home from the hospital diagnosed with high blood pressure. It's caused by stress. My wife had a very long talk with my son about it. All the kid has been doing for the past 2 hours is scream at his Playstation. I'd rather be at the hospital. FML
Anonymous
Lightweight
Today, I went to the doctor for a routine check-up. When the nurse took my blood pressure, I passed out, and fell off the table. FML
jarv49
Australia
Don't get high on your own supply
Today, I saw my doc about the painful swelling I've had in my arm all week. He seemed totally out of it, and ended up telling me it's all in my head, despite the swelling. When I respectfully suggested it might be a blood issue, he just said, "Nah". FML
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Joey Steenvoorden 10
Sucks for you mate, but ngl, your doctor has a good sense of humor
Bogrbon 27
As an engineer, now I want to figure how to design a pump powered by blood pressure just to prove you wrong. (though even 140 torr isn't going to get you very far, it's like 2.5 PSIG)
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Joey Steenvoorden 10
Sucks for you mate, but ngl, your doctor has a good sense of humor
Tabby Rosas 8
as a doctor myself, that makes no sense at all. blood pressure has nothing to do with air.
Bogrbon 27
As an engineer, now I want to figure how to design a pump powered by blood pressure just to prove you wrong. (though even 140 torr isn't going to get you very far, it's like 2.5 PSIG)
SM79 6
Work on getting healthy! You can do it. Mine was dangerously high. I finally decided to work on lifestyle changes, lost a lot of weight, eat less sodium, work out, and my BP is now perfect.