Guest guest Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 Welcome back Kitty I hope you will feel comfy back and I hope to get to know you better, I am redjax, or jackie, am 51, will be 3 years post tx in feb 06, was still undetectible at 2 years post tx. was/am geno 1a, I live in Grass Valley, not teribly far from the bay,, tis beautiful here,, anyway, nice to meet you and welcome back! jax mod --- Wharf Kitty <wharf_kitty@...> wrote: > Hi, All- > > I'm returning to this Group from long term no-mail > status. Reset my options to Digest late last week so > I've been bringing myself up to speed. Can't > remember when I went no-mail and then stopped > checking messages from the Group's Archives. > > A little about me. I'm a 56-year old male, single, > currently between jobs, living in San Francisco with > one roommate and two cats. Dx with HCV in 2002 as > part of a routine physical. Probably contracted it > in the early 1970s when I was an i.v. drug user. > Been clean and sober since February of 1979. Had a > liver biopsy in October, 2002. Genotype 1 or 1a, > can't seem to remember. :-) Other than slightly > elevated ALT and AST numbers, my liver looks " damned > near normal " according to my gastro. ALT and AST run > between 65 and 70 and vary. They were down as of the > last blood-work, which was last week as part of my > yearly physical. Last viral load was 6.4-million [!] > but that was in June, 2004. Haven't seen the gastro > since then, didn't see any real reason to go back > every six months to be told I was fine. Never been > on tx, was offered the opportunity, since Dr. H. > [gastro] thought I could clear the virus. But the > mere thought of the sides scare the bejusus out of > me. Dr. H. also didn't see any > reason for me to take tx. I have an appointment > with Dr. H. this Thursday, my PCP Dr. W. thought it > would be a good idea to see him again and I have to > go back to the dr's anyway for more blood-work, > since my b.p. is high and Dr. W. put me on a > diuretic, which means they want to check my Na and K > levels. I'm on Atenolol, 100-mg for the b.p. > > Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all > and posting when I can add something to the mix. > > > > CatmanLou =^o-o^= > Bella a.k.a. Bellatrix & > Sammy F.C. > > San Francisco, California > > See Bella and Sammy on the web at: > http://tinyurl.com/blxws > > > " Prowling his own quiet domain, or asleep by the > fire..he is still only a whiskers away from the > wild... " > > - Burden - > > ---ICQ 164861379 > > > > > --------------------------------- > for Good > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina > relief effort. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. Sorry for the long post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 At last Dr Grim I have some numbers: Age 60 Weight 90 Kg Body Mass Index 26.1 Blood Results (mmo1/L) Na 140 K 4.9 Serum Creatinine 112 umo1/L Serum Cholesterol 4.7 Serum Cholesterol / HDL Ratio 5.2 Plasma fasting Glucose Level 4.5 24 Hour Urine Electrolytes (mmo1/L) Potassium 50.2 Sodium 53 Urea 240 Creatinine 7.3 Creatinine Output 13.5 Potassium Output 93 Sodium Output 98 GP says he wants my cholesterol lower, an MRI on the Kidneys to check on the renal arteries, and an ECG (he thinks the pulse is a little erratic). BP 128 / 76 (average from two afternoons in June based on best of three). Been on spiro since 1977 - wonder what the future holds! > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 My BP continues to be much better than usual (last reading today: mid-afternoon best of three 127 / 71 Pulse 78). However, my journey into DASH has resulted in a 'racy heart' ' ectopic beats and last night in bed what I can only describe as wobbly leg muscle spasms. Any suggestions as to what might have triggered all this? Thank you. > > > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Any changes in meds or OTC STUFF or temperature outdoors or indoors or sweating a lot. Check blood K May your pressure be low!CE Grim MS, MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertensionOn Jul 22, 2012, at 9:42, K <_Kabrna@...> wrote: My BP continues to be much better than usual (last reading today: mid-afternoon best of three 127 / 71 Pulse 78). However, my journey into DASH has resulted in a 'racy heart' ' ectopic beats and last night in bed what I can only describe as wobbly leg muscle spasms. Any suggestions as to what might have triggered all this? Thank you. > > > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Dr Grim, I was remiss not to mention OTC stuff. I had been taking Magnesium (150mg in citrate form) and C0-Q10 (100mg for dental benefits). Currently everything seems back to normal. Thank you. > > > > > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Dr Grim, I was remiss not to mention OTC stuff. I had been taking Magnesium (150mg in citrate form) and C0-Q10 (100mg for dental benefits). Currently everything seems back to normal. Thank you. > > > > > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Keep up the good work.I know of no proven benefit of Q10 for dental issues. But if you have money you do not need........Same for Mg unless you have documented in u that it helps. The DASH is a high Mg diet.Is it really hot where you are now? Are you sweating a lot? If so then may need more K.CE Grim MD.On Jul 23, 2012, at 3:33 AM, K wrote: Dr Grim, I was remiss not to mention OTC stuff. I had been taking Magnesium (150mg in citrate form) and C0-Q10 (100mg for dental benefits). Currently everything seems back to normal. Thank you. > > > > > > > For the last 2 years I have been helping my late wife during her battle with Bowel Cancer which she lost last July. Prior to that I had seen two different Endo's in the UK for the first time (I was Dx 1977 and currently on 100 mg Spiro and 15 mg Enalapril)and both suggested surgery on my kidneys. The last Endo in Burnley suggested I didn't have Conns at all, even though I have had a sub-total adrenalectomy in 1978 and that Spiro is the only drug that brings my BP back down after they did their failed Aldo / Renin Ration test 18 months ago. Recently however the tachycardia has kicked in after a long period of quiesence. Having been on these meds for so long, what might I expect? Is diabetes a possibility? Are other patients in a similar position offered kidney surgery? Is it worth it! Very difficult to maintain confidence in local physicians. Since my wife passed away I have been much more focused on eating foods with as little Na in as possible. > > > > > > > > Sorry for the long post. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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