I have 5 living siblings. Only two of us don't have high blood pressure. In my family it seems to be weight related. My mom also has high blood pressure. My mom and two of my sisters have joint problems too. Funny - most of my joint problems went away when I lost weight. They use problem knees as an excuse to NOT exercise. Whatever...

My father in law lost some weight to try to get off the blood pressure meds. He's not off them completely yet - I think at one time he was taking three. Just scary. Now he's down to one or two, can't remember which he said.

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