just curious

[Guest guest]

>

> Has anyone ever used new directions aromatics?

> www.newdirectionsaromatics.com They called my home and left a

message,

> then I got a long email. They look pretty good.

> Gelnett

>

Their very reliable and their products are above par. We use them all

the time.

[Guest guest]

Beth, Did they say for sure no pickups. The guy was friendly and

professional really

promoting the business. They should be flexible for business sake. How

far is it from BInghamton?

byrnebunch wrote:

>

> Not yet, but I should since they're so close. Unfortunately, they

> don't allow pick-ups.

>

> Beth

> www.soapandgarden.com

> Be good to your skin!

> www.soapandgarden.blogspot.com

>

> In a message dated 12/02/08 22:13:03 Eastern Standard Time,

> angelicglow@... <mailto:angelicglow%40stny.rr.com> writes:

> Has anyone ever used new directions aromatics?

>

[Guest guest]

They were quite definite, . If enough potential customers ask, though,

they might change their minds. :-) It's worth asking about, anyway.

If I recall correctly, they're in Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo, so it's

whatever the distance is between Binghamton and Buffalo.

Beth

www.soapandgarden.com

Be good to your skin!

www.soapandgarden.blogspot.com

In a message dated 12/03/08 06:49:39 Eastern Standard Time,

angelicglow@... writes:

Beth, Did they say for sure no pickups. The guy was friendly and

professional really

promoting the business. They should be flexible for business sake. How

far is it from BInghamton?

[Guest guest]

I've been trying for a few years to get them to allow me to do local

pickups, but actually the ship all the US EOs out of Canada! And even

if it were in the Cheektowaga location they told me they can't allow

it. Which saddens me greatly!

(It's quite a haul from Binghamton to Cheektowaga - about 3 or 3.5

hours.

>

> They were quite definite, . If enough potential customers ask,

though, they might change their minds. :-) It's worth asking about,

anyway.

>

> If I recall correctly, they're in Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo,

so it's whatever the distance is between Binghamton and Buffalo.

>

> Beth

> www.soapandgarden.com

> Be good to your skin!

> www.soapandgarden.blogspot.com

>

>

>

> In a message dated 12/03/08 06:49:39 Eastern Standard Time,

angelicglow@... writes:

> Beth, Did they say for sure no pickups. The guy was friendly and

> professional really

> promoting the business. They should be flexible for business sake.

How

> far is it from BInghamton?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

They will NEVER change their minds. I am 30 min from Cheektowaga. No way, no how

do they allow pickups. I've gone round and round with them for over 4 years.

Sorry. I don't predict this changing. I've dealt with corporate too. No pickups,

period.

@...: carolgrant9@...: Mon, 22 Dec

2008 01:58:43 +0000Subject: Re: Just Curious

I've been trying for a few years to get them to allow me to do localpickups, but

actually the ship all the US EOs out of Canada! And evenif it were in the

Cheektowaga location they told me they can't allowit. Which saddens me

greatly!(It's quite a haul from Binghamton to Cheektowaga - about 3 or

3.5hours.>> They were quite definite, . If enough potential customers

ask,though, they might change their minds. :-) It's worth asking about,anyway.>

> If I recall correctly, they're in Cheektowaga, a suburb of Buffalo,so it's

whatever the distance is between Binghamton and Buffalo.> > Beth>

www.soapandgarden.com> Be good to your skin!> www.soapandgarden.blogspot.com> >

> > In a message dated 12/03/08 06:49:39 Eastern Standard Time,angelicglow@...

writes:> Beth, Did they say for sure no pickups. The guy was friendly and >

professional really > promoting the business. They should be flexible for

business sake.How > far is it from BInghamton? > > > [Non-text portions of this

message have been removed]>

[Guest guest]

The drink they give you to clean out colon has a lot of salt in it. So if you

have any thing that makes you salt sensitive then it is more then likey to

affect you.

Do you have shortness of breath? Did you retain fluid after colonoscopy?

You will find out much about PA on here so if you read things that fit you they

maybe you have PA. I wouldn't rule out pheochromocytoma based on a negative test

if you have Sx that fit haveing one.

Since it sounds like you are just startind to learn what is causing your SX this

is a good place to ask all your questions.

What are you taking for meds?

>

> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. 

My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure

and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg

benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding

since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot

of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and

my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact

numbers).  I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure

with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds

trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until

that day.  I had a CT scan that was normal.  I have been tested for a

pheochromocytoma which came out negative.  The echo of my heart was normal and

the holter monitor also came back

> normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. 

Thanks - Dana

>

[Guest guest]

There are times I have chest pain and get a little short of breath but not alot. As my cardiologist mentioned those issues didn't correlate with any heart issue. I did not seem to retain fluid post colonoscopy. I do urinate a lot at night which I hadn't thought about before until I started reading the stuff on Conn's syndrome. As for my blood pressure meds they started me on propranolol, then lisinopril and propranolol, then coreg and cozar, then cozar and nadolol and have kept me on that combination but have increased the nadolol. Blood pressure is better but still have some spikes but not like before. Thanks for your reply and question.

From: Francis Bill <georgewbill@...>Subject: Re: Just curioushyperaldosteronism Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:36 AM

The drink they give you to clean out colon has a lot of salt in it. So if you have any thing that makes you salt sensitive then it is more then likey to affect you. Do you have shortness of breath? Did you retain fluid after colonoscopy?You will find out much about PA on here so if you read things that fit you they maybe you have PA. I wouldn't rule out pheochromocytoma based on a negative test if you have Sx that fit haveing one. Since it sounds like you are just startind to learn what is causing your SX this is a good place to ask all your questions. What are you taking for meds?>> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came back> normal.

Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana>

[Guest guest]

Read my article and u will note that none of the drugs u have been tried on work very well in PA. PLEASE ADVISE Cardiologist of this. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Nov 15, 2009, at 1:44 PM, Dana Gillig <cowdoc@...> wrote:

There are times I have chest pain and get a little short of breath but not alot. As my cardiologist mentioned those issues didn't correlate with any heart issue. I did not seem to retain fluid post colonoscopy. I do urinate a lot at night which I hadn't thought about before until I started reading the stuff on Conn's syndrome. As for my blood pressure meds they started me on propranolol, then lisinopril and propranolol, then coreg and cozar, then cozar and nadolol and have kept me on that combination but have increased the nadolol. Blood pressure is better but still have some spikes but not like before. Thanks for your reply and question.

From: Francis Bill <georgewbill >Subject: Re: Just curioushyperaldosteronism Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:36 AM

The drink they give you to clean out colon has a lot of salt in it. So if you have any thing that makes you salt sensitive then it is more then likey to affect you. Do you have shortness of breath? Did you retain fluid after colonoscopy?You will find out much about PA on here so if you read things that fit you they maybe you have PA. I wouldn't rule out pheochromocytoma based on a negative test if you have Sx that fit haveing one. Since it sounds like you are just startind to learn what is causing your SX this is a good place to ask all your questions. What are you taking for meds?>> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came back> normal.

Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana>

[Guest guest]

Read my article and u will note that none of the drugs u have been tried on work very well in PA. PLEASE ADVISE Cardiologist of this. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Nov 15, 2009, at 1:44 PM, Dana Gillig <cowdoc@...> wrote:

There are times I have chest pain and get a little short of breath but not alot. As my cardiologist mentioned those issues didn't correlate with any heart issue. I did not seem to retain fluid post colonoscopy. I do urinate a lot at night which I hadn't thought about before until I started reading the stuff on Conn's syndrome. As for my blood pressure meds they started me on propranolol, then lisinopril and propranolol, then coreg and cozar, then cozar and nadolol and have kept me on that combination but have increased the nadolol. Blood pressure is better but still have some spikes but not like before. Thanks for your reply and question.

From: Francis Bill <georgewbill >Subject: Re: Just curioushyperaldosteronism Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 9:36 AM

The drink they give you to clean out colon has a lot of salt in it. So if you have any thing that makes you salt sensitive then it is more then likey to affect you. Do you have shortness of breath? Did you retain fluid after colonoscopy?You will find out much about PA on here so if you read things that fit you they maybe you have PA. I wouldn't rule out pheochromocytoma based on a negative test if you have Sx that fit haveing one. Since it sounds like you are just startind to learn what is causing your SX this is a good place to ask all your questions. What are you taking for meds?>> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came back> normal.

Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana>

[Guest guest]

Do you know what your blood K is? If you have not do so get a copy of your

records. It is not normal to have heart rate of 164. Chest pain and shortness of

breath have to have a cause.

You may want to look at this site.

http://www.inspire.com/groups/rare-disease/discussion/conns-syndrome-hyperaldost\

eronism/ Some of us are on this site as well.

> >

> > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism.  My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a

spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg

demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an upper

and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days

of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I was in

recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my

dad can't remember the exact numbers).  I figured that could happen with a

pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I have been

on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which

I didn't realize I had until that day.  I had a CT scan that was normal.  I

have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative.  The echo of

my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came

> back

> > normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. 

Thanks - Dana

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My potassium is low but still within normal range 3.6 that was taken in June it was a fasting blood draw. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "Francis Bill" <georgewbill@...>Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:57 -0000<hyperaldosteronism >Subject: Re: Just curious Do you know what your blood K is? If you have not do so get a copy of your records. It is not normal to have heart rate of 164. Chest pain and shortness of breath have to have a cause. You may want to look at this site. http://www.inspire.com/groups/rare-disease/discussion/conns-syndrome-hyperaldosteronism/ Some of us are on this site as well. > >> > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism.  My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers).  I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day.  I had a CT scan that was normal.  I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative.  The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came> back> > normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask.  Thanks - Dana> >>

[Guest guest]

Do you have the CT report? I know you say it is normal Did they do the kidneys?

Maybe they should recheck your K. Many on here will say 3.6 is low.

> > >

> > > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism.  My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a

spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg

demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an upper

and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days

of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I was in

recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my

dad can't remember the exact numbers).  I figured that could happen with a

pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I have been

on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which

I didn't realize I had until that day.  I had a CT scan that was normal.  I

have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative.  The echo of

my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came

> > back

> > > normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. 

Thanks - Dana

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Do you know what your K has been over the years?

How many times a night do you get up to pee?

Any problem with muscle cramps, hands, feet back?

I consider a K of 3.6 as suspicious. What meds were you on when the blood sample was taken?

Clarence E. Grim, BS, MS, MD

Specializing in Primary Aldosteronism, Difficult High Blood Pressure and recent evolutionary forces on high blood pressure in populations today.

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 06:59PM, <cowdoc@...> wrote:

>

My potassium is low but still within normal range 3.6 that was taken in June it was a fasting blood draw.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: "Francis Bill" <georgewbill >

Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:57 -0000

<hyperaldosteronism >

Subject: Re: Just curious

Do you know what your blood K is? If you have not do so get a copy of your records. It is not normal to have heart rate of 164. Chest pain and shortness of breath have to have a cause.

You may want to look at this site. http://www.inspire.com/groups/rare-disease/discussion/conns-syndrome-hyperaldosteronism/ Some of us are on this site as well.

> >

> > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came

> back

> > normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana

> >

>

[Guest guest]

They checked the kidney's also and they were normal. I haven't had a potassium pulled since June. So getting it checked would be a good idea also. That is something I could check at my vet clinic also - good idea - thanks

From: Francis Bill <georgewbill@...>Subject: Re: Just curioushyperaldosteronism Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:26 PM

Do you have the CT report? I know you say it is normal Did they do the kidneys? Maybe they should recheck your K. Many on here will say 3.6 is low. > > >> > > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that

day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came> > back> > > normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Let me know what your urine values are. On the DASH they may get so low your system may not be able to measure. But dont know what a cows urine runs. Sheep lower they ENa very quickly (hours) when low sodium diet is started.

Clarence E. Grim, BS, MS, MD

Specializing in Primary Aldosteronism, Difficult High Blood Pressure and recent evolutionary forces on high blood pressure in populations today.

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 08:38PM, "Dana Gillig" <cowdoc@...> wrote:

>

They checked the kidney's also and they were normal. I haven't had a potassium pulled since June. So getting it checked would be a good idea also. That is something I could check at my vet clinic also - good idea - thanks

From: Francis Bill <georgewbill >Subject: Re: Just curioushyperaldosteronism Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:26 PM

Do you have the CT report? I know you say it is normal Did they do the kidneys? Maybe they should recheck your K. Many on here will say 3.6 is low.

> > >> > > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that

day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came> > back> > > normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

To be honest I have no idea what my potassium levels have been in the past. I need to fill you in a little on my background. I had my gallbladder out in Dec. 2005 they missed a stone in the duct which made the sphincter of Oddi spasm and put bile in my pancreas. My pancreas went crazy and would not calm down. Had >15 ERCP with stents etc to try to help but was on IV nutrition for almost 2 years I even went to Mayo and they couldn't figure it out either. Due to the pain I was also on a ton of Fentanyl which inturn shut my stomach down. I was then diagnosed with gastroparesis. The motility doc thought if I got off the fentanyl gastric function would return - it didn't. So now I have a gastric pacemaker but my pancreas thank goodness is calm cool and collected.

To answer your other questions - Depending on the night I may get up 2-4 times a night to pee. I get tired alot and have issues with carpal tunnel. I fight headaches a lot also. It doesn't take long to get muscle fatigue also when I am out chasing cows with my job. The meds I was on when I had the blood test taken was - vytorin and amitriptyline for gut relaxation, zofran and tramadol for gut pain as needed. The high blood pressure issue just got diagnosed in late August when I had the upper and lower GI. The other thing I was fighting is my resting heart rate was always 90 or better even after relaxing on the couch.

I can't thank you all enough for your time helping me figure all this stuff out.

>

My potassium is low but still within normal range 3.6 that was taken in June it was a fasting blood draw.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

From: "Francis Bill" <georgewbill>

Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:46:57 -0000

<hyperaldosteronism>

Subject: [hyperaldosteronism ] Re: Just curious

Do you know what your blood K is? If you have not do so get a copy of your records. It is not normal to have heart rate of 164. Chest pain and shortness of breath have to have a cause. You may want to look at this site. http://www.inspire. com/groups/ rare-disease/ discussion/ conns-syndrome- hyperaldosteroni sm/ Some of us are on this site as well. > >> > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came>

back> > normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana> >>

[Guest guest]

Need to read this about cheching K

http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/ILIAS_s6l3qnpKip5oqD_1x1_ANRqEnpA2KH5ZcmeRiOtAqiBzE\

k7Gq3OEwgO2JLMTmB9TczvVTw78XfcqDMFdB_m2ub-rYRXg/Grims%20Guide%20to%20True%20Bloo\

d%20K.doc

Also read this on how the test for Conn's

http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/ILIAS1EQUrinpKipKYyhsN15ANig-CJJtsgQe3VpBgY2yUIBIC2\

9CfF3O3UwsNlySNp0XJAEouT4wvZEuvaYI8x3hhIjAKzQ-g/Endocrine_Society_PA_Guidelines.\

pdf

If you were tested on the Meds you were or now taking then PRA ratio might not

be right.

> > > >

> > > > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for

hyperaldosteronism.  My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a

spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg

demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an

upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a

half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I

was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the

roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers).  I figured that could happen

with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I

have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood

pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day.  I had a CT scan that

was normal.  I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out

negative.  The echo of my heart was normal and the holter

> monitor also came

> > > back

> > > > normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would

ask.  Thanks - Dana

> > > >

> > >

> >

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Always state Aldo/PRA ration or Aldo renin ratio.Most of us in the business prefer the renin be measured as renin activity not as renin content.So always get the units it is measured in.On Nov 15, 2009, at 7:53 PM, Francis Bill wrote:Need to read this about cheching K http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/ILIAS_s6l3qnpKip5oqD_1x1_ANRqEnpA2KH5ZcmeRiOtAqiBzEk7Gq3OEwgO2JLMTmB9TczvVTw78XfcqDMFdB_m2ub-rYRXg/Grims%20Guide%20to%20True%20Blood%20K.docAlso read this on how the test for Conn's http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/ILIAS1EQUrinpKipKYyhsN15ANig-CJJtsgQe3VpBgY2yUIBIC29CfF3O3UwsNlySNp0XJAEouT4wvZEuvaYI8x3hhIjAKzQ-g/Endocrine_Society_PA_Guidelines.pdf If you were tested on the Meds you were or now taking then PRA ratio might not be right. > > > >> > > > I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter> monitor also came> > > back> > > > normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana> > > >> > >> >>

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Dana, I am very ill when my K = 3.5.  You need to get aldosterone and renin tests

from the same blood draw in the morning. 

That would be a first start to see where you are in terms of possible

primary aldosteronism.  Low K is the

first clue but you can have PA without it.

Val

From: hyperaldosteronism

[mailto:hyperaldosteronism ] On Behalf Of Dana Gillig

To

be honest I have no idea what my potassium levels have been in the

past. I need to fill you in a little on my

background. I had my gallbladder out in Dec. 2005 they missed a stone

in the duct which made the sphincter of Oddi spasm and put bile in my

pancreas. My pancreas went crazy and would not calm down. Had

>15 ERCP with stents etc to try to help but was on IV nutrition for almost

2 years I even went to Mayo and they couldn't figure it out either. Due

to the pain I was also on a ton of Fentanyl which inturn shut my stomach

down. I was then diagnosed with gastroparesis. The motility doc

thought if I got off the fentanyl gastric function would return - it

didn't. So now I have a gastric pacemaker but my pancreas thank

goodness is calm cool and collected.

To

answer your other questions - Depending on the night I may get up 2-4 times a

night to pee. I get tired alot and have issues with carpal

tunnel. I fight headaches a lot also. It doesn't take long to get

muscle fatigue also when I am out chasing cows with my job. The meds I

was on when I had the blood test taken was - vytorin and amitriptyline for

gut relaxation, zofran and tramadol for gut pain as needed. The high

blood pressure issue just got diagnosed in late August when I had the upper

and lower GI. The other thing I was fighting is my resting heart rate

was always 90 or better even after relaxing on the couch.

I

can't thank you all enough for your time helping me figure all this stuff

out.

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I'm getting deja vu reading your posts. The first inkling I had that something

was wrong with me was when I was in the hospital for a hysterectomy and I had a

hard time coming out of recovery, and my BP was high. I was also told by the

anesthesiologist that my potassium was low on the pre-op bloood work. If it's

possible, see if you can get a hold of your pre-op blood work and I bet you your

K will be low. Some of what you posted in your subsequent posts rings true as

well -- headaches, getting up at night to pee ... Even if nothing showed up on

the CT, you should defintely be tested for PA. All of my symptoms disappeared

when I started on spironolactone.

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> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. 

My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure

and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg

benadryl.  Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding

since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot

of the colonoscopy prep stuff.  When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and

my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact

numbers).  I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure

with Conn's syndrome.  Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds

trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until

that day.  I had a CT scan that was normal.  I have been tested for a

pheochromocytoma which came out negative.  The echo of my heart was normal and

the holter monitor also came back

> normal.  Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. 

Thanks - Dana

>

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In all pheos I have seen a single urine test was enough. But maybe I missed some. We always did an overnight urine for NE. etc.

Clarence E. Grim, BS, MS, MD

Specializing in Primary Aldosteronism, Difficult High Blood Pressure and recent evolutionary forces on high blood pressure in populations today.

On Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 09:36AM, "Francis Bill" <georgewbill@...> wrote:

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The drink they give you to clean out colon has a lot of salt in it. So if you have any thing that makes you salt sensitive then it is more then likey to affect you.

Do you have shortness of breath? Did you retain fluid after colonoscopy?

You will find out much about PA on here so if you read things that fit you they maybe you have PA. I wouldn't rule out pheochromocytoma based on a negative test if you have Sx that fit haveing one.

Since it sounds like you are just startind to learn what is causing your SX this is a good place to ask all your questions.

What are you taking for meds?

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> I am new to the group and am currently being tested for hyperaldosteronism. My curiosity is whether Conn's syndrome could cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate while in recovery under 100mg demerol,10mg versed, and 50mg benadryl. Long story short I was in for an upper and lower GI understanding since I have gastroparesis it was two and a half days of clear liquids plus alot of the colonoscopy prep stuff. When I was in recovery my heart rate was 164 and my blood pressure went through the roof (my dad can't remember the exact numbers). I figured that could happen with a pheochromocytoma but wasn't sure with Conn's syndrome. Since then I have been on different blood pressure meds trying to regulate my high blood pressure which I didn't realize I had until that day. I had a CT scan that was normal. I have been tested for a pheochromocytoma which came out negative. The echo of my heart was normal and the holter monitor also came back

> normal. Since I am waiting for the results I just thought I would ask. Thanks - Dana

>

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Maybe if the test is done right. One test for pheos is enough. I think that beta

blockers and some foods interfere with the test. At least that is what I was

told so was tested twice.

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I don't know about "human lightening rods"; but, it seems ever since my surgeries "cold" has been an issue. I generally keep my heat set at about 80 degrees F in the winter. During the summer I rarely turn on the AC, and when I do it's no longer than 10 minutes or so!

S.

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In a message dated 01/25/10 05:42:54 Eastern Standard Time, kathyinbk@... writes:

This may sound silly, but I'm serious. Every time I went to my doctor, I always had other things to discuss, & always ended up forgetting. Has anyone ever asked their doctors if those of us with long rods "are we human lightening rods?" I used to live in El Paso, where the lightening storms were pretty wild. My current home, not as much, but still sometimes. Everytime I've mentioned it, it always makes people chuckle. I've even had medical personnel (nurses) scratch their head, but no definite answer. I' love to watch storms, but for the past couple of years have orred on the side of caution & watched from behind closed windows. Any input?........................................Kathy

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Wow, I never heard that idea before. Is it original with you?

It seems worth researching, if there is anything to find on the subject.

I'm afraid I have to go " Duh " myself.

Best,

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> This may sound silly, but I'm serious. Every time I went to my

doctor, I always had other things to discuss, & always ended up

forgetting. Has anyone ever asked their doctors if those of us with long

rods " are we human lightening rods? " I used to live in El Paso, where

the lightening storms were pretty wild. My current home, not as much,

but still sometimes. Everytime I've mentioned it, it always makes

people chuckle. I've even had medical personnel (nurses) scratch their

head, but no definite answer. I' love to watch storms, but for the past

couple of years have orred on the side of caution & watched from behind

closed windows. Any input?

> ........................................Kathy

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I don't think we're lightning rods, but God forbid we do get struck - I wonder if those rods heat up and cook us good. Wonder if the bony encasement helps? I think everyone needs to be careful of lightning - PERIOD.DonnaFrom: <elizabethrgonzalez@...> Sent: Tue, January 26, 2010

5:34:24 PMSubject: Re: Just Curious

Wow, I never heard that idea before. Is it original with you?

It seems worth researching, if there is anything to find on the subject.

I'm afraid I have to go "Duh" myself.

Best,

>

> This may sound silly, but I'm serious. Every time I went to my

doctor, I always had other things to discuss, & always ended up

forgetting. Has anyone ever asked their doctors if those of us with long

rods "are we human lightening rods?" I used to live in El Paso, where

the lightening storms were pretty wild. My current home, not as much,

but still sometimes. Everytime I've mentioned it, it always makes

people chuckle. I've even had medical personnel (nurses) scratch their

head, but no definite answer. I' love to watch storms, but for the past

couple of years have orred on the side of caution & watched from behind

closed windows. Any input?

> ............ ......... ......... ......... .Kathy

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