WRT to gel pads for your shoes. I use them when I go dancing. I've found from experience that they are more effective if you wait until your feet begin to ache before putting them in your shoes. That way they do actually relieve the pressure. Thought you might like the tip
WRT to your Hs BP. At his age, with his drinking patterns and his high stress levels he is already at high risk of heart disease (and stroke like Naej said). It's vital for you to get him to see the Dr to maintain his health. Once high BP becomes the norm it is highly unlikely it will ever be normal again w/o meds (and usually lots of them). From what you said about your MIL and her having to take a lot of pills it sounds to me like your H has developed some sort of phobia. This might be v. difficult to overcome BUT it is a necessity for him to at least try.
Me 43 XH 45 M 2.7.88 Divorce 7.10.09 Kids D20,S17 & D15
