I'm female, 48, 5'2, 200 lbs,, smoker 30+ years. Yesterday while visiting my folks I began feeling light-headed & dizzy. I bent over to pick something up & really thought I was going to pass out. Did not. Sat down & my mom felt it imperative to take my BP. It was 163/95. Waited about 45 min. and it was 151/83. I feel fine now. Should I go ahead & make an appt. with my MD or am I being a hyperchondriac? Mom thought maybe I got too hot since they keep the heat on 75 in their house! I already know I should make some lifestyle changes---it's just challenging at 48!