Go to the doc and get some med's immediately. BP that high will cause a stroke, regardless of your age. You can also permanently damage your heart valves, kidneys and brain. The right med's will get it down almost overnight. After you're "out of the woods," then discontiniue it. High BP is nothing to screw with. You'll probably have to keeo an eye on it from now on even if it does come down. My favorite med. is Avalide for short term and Avapro for long term.