Question: I am 59 years old.. female, registered nurse. I have not had any history of heart disease except that my LDL has been on the high side for several years. I am allergic to statins so have not been taking any cholesterol lowering medications. Also, my job as a nurse is stressful at times and I also have rescue dogs at home that I care for. About 5 weeks ago I began having nose bleeds from my right nostril only. Started in the morning after my shower. Would feel something warm running down my face and low and behold... it was blood. I didn't have to extend my head backward.... it stopped fairly quickly. I am averaging a nosebleed a week. I checked my pressure and it was high for me.... 148/89. I began to take Propanolol (which my daughter uses for her hyperthyroidism).... I like that medication because it has lowered by blood pressure into the 120's / 60's and heart rate has been in the 60's for the most part. As of a week or so ago I am occasionally getting a quick nagging pain in the chest... I can go for a couple of days and then it comes back again. I would say that I have some anxiety but have led a stressful lifestyle for years. I am planning a quick trip from Florida to NJ where my brother is very ill and am afraid to get on the plane. I am concerned about going to the hospital because having worked as a Critical Care Nurse for years I know that sometimes if you aren't sick when you get there, you will be when you leave. Just wondering what you think. Thanks.