What blood pressure measurement qualifies you for high blood pressure?!

What blood pressure measurement qualifies you for high blood pressure?

I am a 34 year old female, 5'4, 155 lbs. My blood pressure has always been around 110/70. When I went for my gyno check-up last month, my bp was 134/92. I have a pretty stressful lifestyle--I work, go to college, just got married, have a 15 year old son. I've gained about 20 lbs over the last 3-4 years that I need to lose; however, I am relatively active & carry my weight well. I had a migraine the day I went to the dr so I thought that might have raised it some. (I have had migraines regularly for the last 10 years.) My bp last night was 145/104, which is the highest it has been. I have a doctor's appointment next week to get everything checked out. My question is this: I know that measurement is high, but how high is it? What number is dangerously high? Will this probably mean I have to take meds to control it? My mom's side of the family has lots of high bp & heart disease. My mom died of heart disease at 57 yoa. Thanks for your input!

for your height and weight, 110-125/60-80 is textbook. The bottom number is the one that gets a bit more attention. 145 is a little on the higher side, but 104, ...it needs to come down. I mean, It isn't stroke high by any means. It just isn't comfortable for your body, for a lack of a better word. You are doing the right thing to see your doctor. While you are there, you may want to as if there is a non-medicinal way to treat yourself, but if he/she says no, then don't push it. One thing though. If you took your pressure on one of those cuffs at the drugstore that go on your forearm...they aren't always that accurate. The most accurate way to take your BP (other then invasive techniques), is the with a manual cuff, and stethoscope. Take care. Eat lots of garlic. Try to relax (yeah right).