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The speaker begins by describing their blood pressure readings as "weird," fluctuating significantly from 162 to as high as 190. These numbers suggest episodes of hypertensive spikes, which cause concern given the potential risks associated with high blood pressure. They note that their blood pressure "goes through the roof" during illness or stress, especially when experiencing a rapid heart rate, though they observe that such increases remain within a high but somewhat manageable range.