White Coat Syndrome · Veterans Getting Fit AF

White Coat Syndrome

Hey folks. Just paid a visit to my doctor. Every time I do, the blood pressure is high. In disbelief, my doctor runs the blood pressure check again and again. The pressure gets better and better and then it gets to a number that makes the doctor less worried.

So, off I went with a blood work form, (As requested by Dave Morrow) and the doc asked me ro keep a log of blood pressure for the next couple of weeks and report back to discuss the blood results and my log for blood pressure.

The one thing that I found that was common in the CF is that most people were comfortable sharing medical results. Am I wrong?

Just thought that I would post this up to see if anyone else gets the "White Coat Syndrom"? Being at the age of 53, I have realized that I need to advocate for my own health when interacting with the civilian medical system. The military made it easy for me and now, I am taking a better interest.

The medical system across Canada is still hurting after COVID but particularly here in Newfoundland. It is difficult to find a family doctor.

Thoughts?

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White Coat Syndrome