Blood Pressure

I have high blood pressure which is controlled through medication, however; I was wondering if high blood pressure while riding this ride is a major risk factor or not. The reason I ask this is because I have heard that jet pilots who have low blood pressure are at more risk than pilots who have high blood pressure. I have heard that they actually look for pilots with higher blood pressure than low ones because on decents your pressure drops. Is this true? Should I worry? I REALLY REALLY want to ride TTD, but I am a little nervous about whether or not my BP would have an effect on me. I have ridden MF MANY times and have not had any problems on that ride. ANY help on this topic would be GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!

Consult your Doctor. They'll KNow BEST!

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Thunder Canyon 2003

Make Love Not War.

I doubt that altitudes of less than a couple thousand feet will affect your blood pressure to any significance. Search me, but I can't imagine that everyone working in skyscrapers has perfect blood pressure. And they are two or three times taller than TTD. I wouldn't worry. Most of the warnings are nothing more than nice, thick "pants" that CP wears, if you catch my drift.

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Thanks CrazyCoasterGuy and Dougster!

By the way Dougster, I hope I DON'T "catch your drift!" If ya know what I mean HA!

I agree that you need to talk to your doctor, we're not health experts here.

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Jeff
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