My hubby is on a couple of low-dose BP meds. I'm not sure which ones, but the ones he was originally on caused horrible edema. What he's on now doesn't.

He's very active...high BP runs in his family...this is a family of slim cyclists and marathon runners. He's 20-30#s overweight, but this isn't the cause of his HBP--it would be there even at ideal weight.

He has started to stand at work. Fortunately he works for a major office furniture manufacturer, so he was able to change to a standing height desk and has a taller office chair when he needs to sit.

Can your hubby sit on a yoga ball if a taller desk is not an option? I know a few people who do this, since it helps to work the core and requires more work to stay upright.

Another thought is to look for a physician who understands the specific needs of athletes. We really lucked-out...our doc is an avid cyclist who often commutes to the office on his bike. We're really fortunate to have a PCP who treats us as athletes and not the same way he would treat the general couch potato public. Years ago I was having knee issues and my doc and his PA both helped me find a solution that didn't = stop running...many docs would have told me to quit being active, which is backwards.