>BP is supposed to go DOWN on low-carb.  I assume the smoking is making it
do the opposite?

hi Denise,
not to advocate smoking--i know, i know, it's a filthy nasty suicidal
habit that not only ruins one's health but turns one into a social
pariah.
BUT i have been paleo for over 3 years, and i smoke (granted, i have
it down now to about 10 smokes/day, but still) and my BP is
consistently
low, in the range from 90/60 to 110/70 (as it was before i went paleo)

YMMV, of course.

JoAnn.