I don't have any family history of heart issues, but I did notice my blood pressure was up during the first several months following my MS diagnosis. At the last check-up it was down so I think it was stress but I am kind of keeping an eye on it. Between your comments here and the other discussion on osteoporosis, I've got my list for my next female annual. At 46 and getting almost all my exercise from cycling, I'm not putting up with "normal" guidelines any longer. I insist on tetanus shot once every 5 years because I mountain bike and fish. This will be just one more battle the med professionals will have to concede. I think it is time for a bone density scan and I should start tracking my BP. Hmmmm. Growing older is great in some ways, but . . .