What a thrill it is to get a reply - thank you. White coat syndrome could be my problem also although I have had quite a stressful time recently. I had bp taken before christmas and docs said it was up a bit. I will be going back next week but I am worried that she puts me on meds. I am sure worrying about it does not help I also find that if I get a wee twinge e.g. indigestion etc I am beginning to think it is my heart. sorry for going on but I am just so glad that there are people out there reading my story. thank you thank you