Posted on Jan 24, 2020
Elston Harris
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I have high blood pressure when I go to the doctor, but they studied me and found that I have white coat syndrome which means I only have high blood pressure in hospital or around doctors because I just have a phobia of doctors. If I get a doctor write a letter to meps will it get accepted?
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SPC Infantryman
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A recruiter told me that you cannot join the army with high blood pressure, although you can stay in the army if it develops. I would say do everything you can to lower it, daily exercise , strict diet,garlic supplements ect
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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This may be so, however it is the doctor that must clear you. Doubtful. Never hurts to try.
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SGT(P) Medical Sergeant
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140/90 is the mark but just go relaxed. A Primary care doctor will not write you a letter. White coat syndrome is not a real diagnosis of a mental disorder. Think about rainbows and puppies and your favorite food and your bf or gf seeing you on a flashy uniform. Be calm not need to be nervous. Just be truthful and follow directions. If you’re high for blood pressure you’ll have a few chances to redo it before you will asked to try again another day. If it’s super high they may ask you to see a doc afterward. But do not bring a doctors note it will be thrown out and you’ll be laughed at.
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