Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. NA 24 normal 9-23 Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 Renin .84 These were taken right before I started dash. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks .I don't see a result for potassium on the urine test only serum. And Na is 118 with no reference range.I started dash January 3rd.I am eating mostly veggies, brown rice, fruit and raw nuts. I am not eating very much protein and no bread, very little dairy. The only seasonings I use are of the dash variety or without salt,no ketchup,soy sauce,mayo etc.No fast food and no pre packaged food. I am having a tough time and working very diligently to keep my sodium down. Even at 1000 mg/ day I didn't feel very well. Seems like the less salt I consume the more I can feel when I have even the smallest bit. I explained that to my nephrologist and asked to get some help with meds but he refused since I was able to get my pressure low enough with diet alone. He said if my blood pressure starts to go up again then he will consider.It is so hard to maintain at 500 mg per day. I don't know what to do.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18 AM, " " <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 , I would consider checking with a dietician about your food plan I had a friend who got real sick from not eating enough protein. I also wonder what Dr. Grim or think. Lucy Sage Please forgive brevity & typos Sent from my droid Kainz <teresakainz@...> wrote: >Thanks . >I don't see a result for potassium on the urine test only serum. And Na is 118 with no reference range. >I started dash January 3rd.I am eating mostly veggies, brown rice, fruit and raw nuts. I am not eating very much protein and no bread, very little dairy. The only seasonings I use are of the dash variety or without salt,no ketchup,soy sauce,mayo etc.No fast food and no pre packaged food. I am having a tough time and working very diligently to keep my sodium down. Even at 1000 mg/ day I didn't feel very well. Seems like the less salt I consume the more I can feel when I have even the smallest bit. I explained that to my nephrologist and asked to get some help with meds but he refused since I was able to get my pressure low enough with diet alone. He said if my blood pressure starts to go up again then he will consider.It is so hard to maintain at 500 mg per day. I don't know what to do. > >Sent from my iPad > >On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18 AM, " " <jclark24p@...> wrote: > >> When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. >> >> Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) >> >> With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? >> >> >> > >> > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. >> > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. >> > >> > NA 24 normal 9-23 >> > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 >> > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 >> > Renin .84 >> > These were taken right before I started dash. >> > Thoughts? >> > >> >> >> >> >> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by >> Race car driver reviews new Mustang GT >> What happens when a driver used to triple-digit speeds takes a classic muscle car on regular roads? >> Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Seconding that. Some years back when I was vegan my diet was pretty similar - rice, veggies, little else - and I ended up with B12 and zinc deficiency. Pretty serious stuff. Both of these are nutrients that are really hard to get from plant-based sources. What posted seems pretty similar to the " Rice diet " that Dr. G promotes here sometimes. > >> > > >> > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > >> > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > >> > > >> > NA 24 normal 9-23 > >> > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > >> > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > >> > Renin .84 > >> > These were taken right before I started dash. > >> > Thoughts? > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by > >> Race car driver reviews new Mustang GT > >> What happens when a driver used to triple-digit speeds takes a classic muscle car on regular roads? > >> Privacy Policy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I agree msmith and Lucy. I too went vegetarian years back and wasn't doing something correctly, as my hair started falling out and I felt terrible. Adding more protein made all the difference. , your labs look similar to mine (early PA). I too am extremely salt sensitive and am holding my daily intake to around 500 mg. It seems when I go over 500 mg of Na I don't feel very well and my BP is harder to control. Don't forget the potassium side of the DASH diet as you want around 4800 mg. per day. I have been eating low Na and high K for about a year now and have adjusted well. I too eat non packaged foods, no sauces, very little eating out. In addition I have some food allergies to consider. I have become an avid reader of food labels. Here are some ideas of meals for you: Breakfast Eggs (I cook mine in organic, non-salted ghee) Fresh Fruit Smoothies (if you add protein powder check the label for additives which are common) Dairy (great if you can tolerate milk - watch out for Na content in cheese and cottage cheese) Oatmeal (not instant - use old fashioned oats if you can tolerate gluten) Juice (watch out for added sugar) I LOVE fresh squeezed orange juice Watch out for bacon and sausage, breakfast cereals, breakfast bars, baked goods. When I do eat out for breakfast I order 2 eggs over hard, no salt added (scrambled eggs and omelets are sometimes made out of a pre-made egg mix that may have additives in it) and a dish of fresh fruit. Lunch and Dinner Protein Veggies Fresh Fruit Sometimes brown rice Added organic olive oil (can't forget that we need some fat in our diet too) Watch out for sodium infused meats. I buy all organic, grass fed (if possible), no sodium added meats. As far as seasonings go, garlic powder is my friend. I love garlic. Also love to use fresh peppers and onions to cook with. Use your beef or chicken bones to make broth. Use this broth in cooking or to simply have a warm drink on occasion. I also make sure that I have my favorite snacks in supply, should I get hungry mid day: - sliced apples with roasted almonds and raisins - Lara bars Real treats: - Bare Naked juices - Jamba Juice - grilled sliced apples (tastes like apple pie) Dr. Grim is a big advocate of low sodium V-8 juice to add K to your diet. Based on the reviews I have seen on this board regarding medication side effects, I am working my hardest to go dietary route first. I know there may be coming a day when medication is necessary and I accept that. However, if I can hold off as long as possible then I plan on doing so. I actually embrace my way of eating now (wasn't easy at first). The flavors of foods without enhancement are wonderful. Head on over to www.sodiumgirl.com for great ideas on living in a low sodium world. Her recipes are wonderful. > > >> > > > >> > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > > >> > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > >> > > > >> > NA 24 normal 9-23 > > >> > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > > >> > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > > >> > Renin .84 > > >> > These were taken right before I started dash. > > >> > Thoughts? > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by > > >> Race car driver reviews new Mustang GT > > >> What happens when a driver used to triple-digit speeds takes a classic muscle car on regular roads? > > >> Privacy Policy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 And look out for milks, butters, sauces, as those types of things have alot of hidden sodium and I have found can mess me up fast From: dsmemory <dsmemory@...>Subject: Re: Labshyperaldosteronism Date: Monday, March 26, 2012, 3:44 PM I agree msmith and Lucy. I too went vegetarian years back and wasn't doing something correctly, as my hair started falling out and I felt terrible. Adding more protein made all the difference., your labs look similar to mine (early PA). I too am extremely salt sensitive and am holding my daily intake to around 500 mg. It seems when I go over 500 mg of Na I don't feel very well and my BP is harder to control. Don't forget the potassium side of the DASH diet as you want around 4800 mg. per day. I have been eating low Na and high K for about a year now and have adjusted well.I too eat non packaged foods, no sauces, very little eating out. In addition I have some food allergies to consider. I have become an avid reader of food labels.Here are some ideas of meals for you:BreakfastEggs (I cook mine in organic, non-salted ghee)Fresh FruitSmoothies (if you add protein powder check the label for additives which are common)Dairy (great if you can tolerate milk - watch out for Na content in cheese and cottage cheese)Oatmeal (not instant - use old fashioned oats if you can tolerate gluten)Juice (watch out for added sugar) I LOVE fresh squeezed orange juiceWatch out for bacon and sausage, breakfast cereals, breakfast bars, baked goods.When I do eat out for breakfast I order 2 eggs over hard, no salt added (scrambled eggs and omelets are sometimes made out of a pre-made egg mix that may have additives in it) and a dish of fresh fruit.Lunch and DinnerProtein Veggies Fresh FruitSometimes brown riceAdded organic olive oil (can't forget that we need some fat in our diet too)Watch out for sodium infused meats. I buy all organic, grass fed (if possible), no sodium added meats.As far as seasonings go, garlic powder is my friend. I love garlic. Also love to use fresh peppers and onions to cook with.Use your beef or chicken bones to make broth. Use this broth in cooking or to simply have a warm drink on occasion.I also make sure that I have my favorite snacks in supply, should I get hungry mid day:- sliced apples with roasted almonds and raisins- Lara barsReal treats:- Bare Naked juices- Jamba Juice- grilled sliced apples (tastes like apple pie)Dr. Grim is a big advocate of low sodium V-8 juice to add K to your diet. Based on the reviews I have seen on this board regarding medication side effects, I am working my hardest to go dietary route first. I know there may be coming a day when medication is necessary and I accept that. However, if I can hold off as long as possible then I plan on doing so.I actually embrace my way of eating now (wasn't easy at first). The flavors of foods without enhancement are wonderful.Head on over to www.sodiumgirl.com for great ideas on living in a low sodium world. Her recipes are wonderful.> > >> >> > >> > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me.> > >> > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working.> > >> > > > >> > NA 24 normal 9-23> > >> > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2> > >> > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19> > >> > Renin .84> > >> > These were taken right before I started dash.> > >> > Thoughts?> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by > > >> Race car driver reviews new Mustang GT> > >> What happens when a driver used to triple-digit speeds takes a classic muscle car on regular roads?> > >> Privacy Policy> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Are u talking about a 24 hr urine or a spot urine. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18, <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Keep up the good work. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 12:16, Kainz <teresakainz@...> wrote: Thanks .I don't see a result for potassium on the urine test only serum. And Na is 118 with no reference range.I started dash January 3rd.I am eating mostly veggies, brown rice, fruit and raw nuts. I am not eating very much protein and no bread, very little dairy. The only seasonings I use are of the dash variety or without salt,no ketchup,soy sauce,mayo etc.No fast food and no pre packaged food. I am having a tough time and working very diligently to keep my sodium down. Even at 1000 mg/ day I didn't feel very well. Seems like the less salt I consume the more I can feel when I have even the smallest bit. I explained that to my nephrologist and asked to get some help with meds but he refused since I was able to get my pressure low enough with diet alone. He said if my blood pressure starts to go up again then he will consider.It is so hard to maintain at 500 mg per day. I don't know what to do.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18 AM, " " <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 It is very difficult to. It eat enough protein unless you are not eating enough. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 12:47, Lucy Sage <paintsonedges@...> wrote: , I would consider checking with a dietician about your food plan I had a friend who got real sick from not eating enough protein. I also wonder what Dr. Grim or think. Lucy Sage Please forgive brevity & typos Sent from my droid Kainz <teresakainz@...> wrote: >Thanks . >I don't see a result for potassium on the urine test only serum. And Na is 118 with no reference range. >I started dash January 3rd.I am eating mostly veggies, brown rice, fruit and raw nuts. I am not eating very much protein and no bread, very little dairy. The only seasonings I use are of the dash variety or without salt,no ketchup,soy sauce,mayo etc.No fast food and no pre packaged food. I am having a tough time and working very diligently to keep my sodium down. Even at 1000 mg/ day I didn't feel very well. Seems like the less salt I consume the more I can feel when I have even the smallest bit. I explained that to my nephrologist and asked to get some help with meds but he refused since I was able to get my pressure low enough with diet alone. He said if my blood pressure starts to go up again then he will consider.It is so hard to maintain at 500 mg per day. I don't know what to do. > >Sent from my iPad > >On Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18 AM, " " <jclark24p@...> wrote: > >> When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. >> >> Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) >> >> With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? >> >> >> > >> > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. >> > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. >> > >> > NA 24 normal 9-23 >> > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 >> > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 >> > Renin .84 >> > These were taken right before I started dash. >> > Thoughts? >> > >> >> >> >> >> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by >> Race car driver reviews new Mustang GT >> What happens when a driver used to triple-digit speeds takes a classic muscle car on regular roads? >> Privacy Policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 24 hr urine sodium 118 with no reference range. K is serum.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 26, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Clarence Grim <lowerbp2@...> wrote: Are u talking about a 24 hr urine or a spot urine. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18, <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 The goalS for DASH ARE1. Have more K than Na in urine (which rejects diet)2. To eaters thAn 1500 mg Na a day or have urine Na less that 67 mper 24 hours 3. To eat at least 4700 mg K per day. So urine should be more than 110 mM. So if the urine Na is 118 you Are eating nearly 2 x as much Na as desired with DASH. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 22:42, Kainz <teresakainz@...> wrote: 24 hr urine sodium 118 with no reference range. K is serum.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 26, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Clarence Grim <lowerbp2@...> wrote: Are u talking about a 24 hr urine or a spot urine. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18, <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you Dr. Grim! These are pre dash labs, all I have though.Have you had any patients with adrenal insufficiency at times? From: Clarence Grim <lowerbp2@...> "hyperaldosteronism " <hyperaldosteronism > Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 7:59 AM Subject: Re: Re: Labs The goalS for DASH ARE1. Have more K than Na in urine (which rejects diet)2. To eaters thAn 1500 mg Na a day or have urine Na less that 67 mper 24 hours 3. To eat at least 4700 mg K per day. So urine should be more than 110 mM. So if the urine Na is 118 you Are eating nearly 2 x as much Na as desired with DASH. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 22:42, Kainz <teresakainz@...> wrote: 24 hr urine sodium 118 with no reference range. K is serum.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 26, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Clarence Grim <lowerbp2@...> wrote: Are u talking about a 24 hr urine or a spot urine. May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Mar 26, 2012, at 11:18, <jclark24p@...> wrote: When did you start DASHing? How are you keeping your sodium so low, most have to work to keep it down to 1500mg. Be sure you are reading every label and paying attention to portion control. Are your NA and K numbers from a urine test? (Those are the numbers you want.) With that said, I agree with your doctor unless something else is going on that you haven't told us about. Why would you introduce the side effects of medicines if you don't need them? > > Blood pressure was running 160/110 to 170/120 most days. I have been dashing to extreme and have been consistent 120/80 eating only 500 mg of sodium or less per day. My kidney doctor said I have salt sensitive kidneys. As long as I keep my Bp down he will not prescribe spiro or elperone. Anyone else feel lousy even after having 100 mg sodium in their meal? I asked to start spiro but was refused because I got my Bp down with diet. As for now he does not plan to follow up with me. > On a positive note I have lost thirty pounds! I have been very careful about calorie counting and still unable to lose weight. This low salt thing is working. > > NA 24 normal 9-23 > Potassium 3.9 Normal 3.5-5.2 > Aldosterone 9.96 normal 0-19 > Renin .84 > These were taken right before I started dash. > Thoughts? > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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