Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Aliza, You're fine. It sounds like you're following the program perfectly and haven't done a single thing wrong. Like Stasia said, there's always going to be lactose (natural dairy sugar) in yogurt. You're not looking for sugar free, you're looking for " no sugar added. " As long as your containers have 10-20g of sugar and not 50-70g (and chocolate chips and colored sprinkles LOL) you're doing great. Same thing with the Myoplex. Remember that " equal carbs and protein " is a rough guideline not a law. If you eat a variety of foods, sometimes you're going to come up with 35g of carbs and 24g of protein (that's your Myo Lite with fruit), or 18g of carbs and 35g of protein (small sweet potato, 4 oz chicken breast). Even though they're not mathematically equal in protein and carbs, those are both perfect BFL meals that come in around 240-250 calories. Keep putting the half a banana and handful of strawberries in your Myoplex. I did that same combo every day my entire first challenge and had great results. Don't be hard on yourself. The negative thinking, criticism, and doubt will hurt your results *much* more than half a banana in your Myoplex Lite. :-) On 1/5/06, voodoomedicinegirl <VoodooMedicneGrl@...> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > How is everybody? Hope all is well with you. Okay, now, this is my > 2nd week on BFL, and I'm still fine tuning lots of things. I'm > trying really hard, but I mess up a lot because, I dont know, I'm > just not that bright, and the balance between carbs and proteins > thing doesnt come naturally to me. I saw a post about myoplex, and > clicked on the link to get some ideas. I use myoplex lite, because > thats what Bill uses in most of the EFL book. I got really really > nervous when I read that you cant add fruit to myoplex lite because > of the carb content. I mean, now that I look at the amount of carbs > in myoplex lite, that makes total sense. I feel like an idiot. But, > then again, in the EFL book, he has recipes like a strawberry banana > shake - with myoplex lite, a half a banana, and a handful of frozen > strawberries - you know? Thats where I got the adding fruit to > myoplex lite idea from. So, I'm confused. And scared too - because > adding a fruit to myoplex lite is like - A LOT of carbs. I didnt > notice. Am I screwed? And should I check Bill's recipes before I > use them? > > My second question has to do with fat free yogurt. One of my > favorite meals to have on the run is a portion of cottage cheese and > a portion of fat free yogurt, cause its so quick and easy. So I was > reading the BFL book (for the 3rd or 4th time, LoL) and I noticed > that on one page he says he uses fat free sugar free yogurt. On the > food list, however, and everywhere else in the book, he just says > light fat free yogurt. I went to the store to look for fat free > sugar free yogurt and I'm convinced that it doesnt exist. But now > I'm worried that I'm not supposed to have my fat free yogurt. I'm > just...worried. About lots of things. Goin' a little crazy here. > I'm wondering if I should not have my free day on sunday for all > those times I screwed up with myoplex lite and fat free yogurt, > and...God knows what else... > > Thank you so much for reading this way-too-long post. You are all so > helpful. > > ~~~Aliza~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Oh hon, relax!!! You are doing just fine. This program is not about being PERFECT and eating EXACTLY this or EXACTLY that. You're never ever ever, no matter who you are or how long you've been doing this going to get those carb, protein ratios completely equal. So what if you go over a little on the carbs with the shake? Maybe at lunch you go a little over on the protein. And at the end of the week if your carbs are a little higher that's okay? You've worked out hard, you've eaten clean, you've put forth a great effort and are doing great things for your body. You only know this because you're actually COUNTING those numbers. Throw them down. Use palm/fist. Use the recipes from the book with confidence. Don't let NUMBERS get you all worked up in a tizzy. They are just NUMBERS for heaven's sake. You've just got that natural zigzag going girl. Keep going, stay strong. You can do this. Deb > > Hi everyone, > > How is everybody? Hope all is well with you. Okay, now, this is my > 2nd week on BFL, and I'm still fine tuning lots of things. I'm > trying really hard, but I mess up a lot because, I dont know, I'm > just not that bright, and the balance between carbs and proteins > thing doesnt come naturally to me. I saw a post about myoplex, and > clicked on the link to get some ideas. I use myoplex lite, because > thats what Bill uses in most of the EFL book. I got really really > nervous when I read that you cant add fruit to myoplex lite because > of the carb content. I mean, now that I look at the amount of carbs > in myoplex lite, that makes total sense. I feel like an idiot. But, > then again, in the EFL book, he has recipes like a strawberry banana > shake - with myoplex lite, a half a banana, and a handful of frozen > strawberries - you know? Thats where I got the adding fruit to > myoplex lite idea from. So, I'm confused. And scared too - because > adding a fruit to myoplex lite is like - A LOT of carbs. I didnt > notice. Am I screwed? And should I check Bill's recipes before I > use them? > > My second question has to do with fat free yogurt. One of my > favorite meals to have on the run is a portion of cottage cheese and > a portion of fat free yogurt, cause its so quick and easy. So I was > reading the BFL book (for the 3rd or 4th time, LoL) and I noticed > that on one page he says he uses fat free sugar free yogurt. On the > food list, however, and everywhere else in the book, he just says > light fat free yogurt. I went to the store to look for fat free > sugar free yogurt and I'm convinced that it doesnt exist. But now > I'm worried that I'm not supposed to have my fat free yogurt. I'm > just...worried. About lots of things. Goin' a little crazy here. > I'm wondering if I should not have my free day on sunday for all > those times I screwed up with myoplex lite and fat free yogurt, > and...God knows what else... > > Thank you so much for reading this way-too-long post. You are all so > helpful. > > ~~~Aliza~~~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi , Thank you so much for your response. I guess it has something to do with the fact that I've been struggling with my weight forever, and have always been on diets --- and so many, at that --- I guess I've become a little meticulous with things, and I get worried very easily. You know the plan to actual worksheet things he gives on the website? I print those out, and on the bottom, where it says " notes, " I write down every teeny tiny thing that I think I might have done wrong, you know? (That little note section is filled from top to bottom with tiny handwriting every day.) Maybe your right --- I could be looking at the work I've been putting into this in a negative way. Or maybe its just constructive criticism and I'm trying to make myself better. I'm not sure. Either way, your post helped a lot by allowing me to calm down, and I thank you so, so much. ~~~Aliza~~~ In a message dated 1/5/2006 3:14:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, skwigg@... writes: Aliza, You're fine. It sounds like you're following the program perfectly and haven't done a single thing wrong. Like Stasia said, there's always going to be lactose (natural dairy sugar) in yogurt. You're not looking for sugar free, you're looking for " no sugar added. " As long as your containers have 10-20g of sugar and not 50-70g (and chocolate chips and colored sprinkles LOL) you're doing great. Same thing with the Myoplex. Remember that " equal carbs and protein " is a rough guideline not a law. If you eat a variety of foods, sometimes you're going to come up with 35g of carbs and 24g of protein (that's your Myo Lite with fruit), or 18g of carbs and 35g of protein (small sweet potato, 4 oz chicken breast). Even though they're not mathematically equal in protein and carbs, those are both perfect BFL meals that come in around 240-250 calories. Keep putting the half a banana and handful of strawberries in your Myoplex. I did that same combo every day my entire first challenge and had great results. Don't be hard on yourself. The negative thinking, criticism, and doubt will hurt your results *much* more than half a banana in your Myoplex Lite. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am not a dr of course, but I think your instinct tells you a lot. You know your child better than anyone and if something didn't seem right to me, I wouldn't hesitate to get a second opinion. Did the ped give you a referral for pt? I don't want to scare you of course, I am just saying what I would do. llkylaa wrote: Hi everyone, This question isn't about scoliosis but I was hoping that someone out there might have an answer for me. This is regarding my 11 week old son Noah. At his one month check up the doctor noticed that Noah's head was always tilted to his left. I had been noticing this as well and had planned on asking about it. She said that it was probably a short muscle or weak muscle on his left side to to gently tip his head the opposite way to help stretch out the muscle. I had told her that I heard many of you moms out there talking about a condition that began with a " T " (not being a really medical person, the word Torticollis slipped my mind). She told me she didn't know of a condition that began with a " T " . So I started doing the excercises with him and bought an insert for his carseat to help keep his head straighter and it seemed to be working but today his head seems to be tilting to the left again. Could this be Torticollis and if so is it something we should be seeing a specialist for? My next question, the shape of Noah's spine seems reversed to me...instead of bowing out on the top and then in on the botton, his is the opposite. It bows out on the bottom and sinks in at the top, to the point that I can't feel his spine between his muscles. I asked his doctor about this and she said it was probably weak muscles that would resolve. Has anyone heard of this? I'm having a hard time with this " weak muscle " answer on both topics because at a day old Noah could lift and hold his head up while on his belly...at almost 2 weeks he was very good at holding his own head up and at 5 weeks, he could roll over from his belly to his back and yesterday rolled from his back to his belly. Sorry about the long post but I'm so nuerotic now because of Abby's Scoliosis, I just don't want to miss anything with Noah if he should be receiving some kind of treatment. Any information any of you could share would be great! Thank you so much! , mom of Abby (26 months) & Noah (11 weeks) --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Deshea, If I remember right, I believe you live in Mass don't you? I live in Revere, just north of Boston. I would be interested if you have the information handy. Especially now with Noah so little and Abby at a little over two, leaving the house is a rarity!! Abby has PT at Children's in Boston, but it's only when we go for her checkups so it's only once every couple of months. Thank you, ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 , I agree - motherly instincts are often correct. It's definitely worth a second opinion. My son (also named Noah) was diagonised with Torticollis at his 2 week checkup. He want to PT from then until he was 10 mo. old. He also had to wear a helmet due to plagiocephaly. Not to scare you, but Torticollis not only effects the neck/head but other aspects of the body as well. Kids tend to favor one side over the other which can cause delays with crawling/walking etc. So it's definitely something that should be ruled out sooner than later. ~ Hi everyone, > This question isn't about scoliosis but I was hoping that someone out > there might have an answer for me. This is regarding my 11 week old > son Noah. At his one month check up the doctor noticed that Noah's > head was always tilted to his left. I had been noticing this as well > and had planned on asking about it. She said that it was probably a > short muscle or weak muscle on his left side to to gently tip his > head the opposite way to help stretch out the muscle. I had told her > that I heard many of you moms out there talking about a condition > that began with a " T " (not being a really medical person, the word > Torticollis slipped my mind). She told me she didn't know of a > condition that began with a " T " . So I started doing the excercises > with him and bought an insert for his carseat to help keep his head > straighter and it seemed to be working but today his head seems to be > tilting to the left again. Could this be Torticollis and if so is it > something we should be seeing a specialist for? My next question, > the shape of Noah's spine seems reversed to me...instead of bowing > out on the top and then in on the botton, his is the opposite. It > bows out on the bottom and sinks in at the top, to the point that I > can't feel his spine between his muscles. I asked his doctor about > this and she said it was probably weak muscles that would resolve. > Has anyone heard of this? I'm having a hard time with this " weak > muscle " answer on both topics because at a day old Noah could lift > and hold his head up while on his belly...at almost 2 weeks he was > very good at holding his own head up and at 5 weeks, he could roll > over from his belly to his back and yesterday rolled from his back to > his belly. Sorry about the long post but I'm so nuerotic now because > of Abby's Scoliosis, I just don't want to miss anything with Noah if > he should be receiving some kind of treatment. Any information any > of you could share would be great! > Thank you so much! > , mom of > Abby (26 months) > & Noah (11 weeks) > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? > Check outnew cars at Autos. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I also agree. 2nd & 3rd opinions cant hurt....Especially, if you feel that there is something going on and no one seems to have an answer... F.Y.I., there is an article on plagiocephaly in the FILES section of this group. Does anyone out there have access to an informative Torticollis article, or 2? If so, perhaps we can put it up in the FILES section, as well... HRH Re: Two questions , I agree - motherly instincts are often correct. It's definitely worth a second opinion. My son (also named Noah) was diagonised with Torticollis at his 2 week checkup. He want to PT from then until he was 10 mo. old. He also had to wear a helmet due to plagiocephaly. Not to scare you, but Torticollis not only effects the neck/head but other aspects of the body as well. Kids tend to favor one side over the other which can cause delays with crawling/walking etc. So it's definitely something that should be ruled out sooner than later. ~ Hi everyone, > This question isn't about scoliosis but I was hoping that someone out > there might have an answer for me. This is regarding my 11 week old > son Noah. At his one month check up the doctor noticed that Noah's > head was always tilted to his left. I had been noticing this as well > and had planned on asking about it. She said that it was probably a > short muscle or weak muscle on his left side to to gently tip his > head the opposite way to help stretch out the muscle. I had told her > that I heard many of you moms out there talking about a condition > that began with a " T " (not being a really medical person, the word > Torticollis slipped my mind). She told me she didn't know of a > condition that began with a " T " . So I started doing the excercises > with him and bought an insert for his carseat to help keep his head > straighter and it seemed to be working but today his head seems to be > tilting to the left again. Could this be Torticollis and if so is it > something we should be seeing a specialist for? My next question, > the shape of Noah's spine seems reversed to me...instead of bowing > out on the top and then in on the botton, his is the opposite. It > bows out on the bottom and sinks in at the top, to the point that I > can't feel his spine between his muscles. I asked his doctor about > this and she said it was probably weak muscles that would resolve. > Has anyone heard of this? I'm having a hard time with this " weak > muscle " answer on both topics because at a day old Noah could lift > and hold his head up while on his belly...at almost 2 weeks he was > very good at holding his own head up and at 5 weeks, he could roll > over from his belly to his back and yesterday rolled from his back to > his belly. Sorry about the long post but I'm so nuerotic now because > of Abby's Scoliosis, I just don't want to miss anything with Noah if > he should be receiving some kind of treatment. Any information any > of you could share would be great! > Thank you so much! > , mom of > Abby (26 months) > & Noah (11 weeks) > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? > Check outnew cars at Autos. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Deshea, I'm so sorry, I was having problems with my cell a while back. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly with the information! I'm going to check it out. If you ever want to talk or get together for the Boston conference my cell is . ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 just jumping in on this thread to add -- if you have a child under 3 years old who has scoliosis, you are also allowed to go through the early intervention program. my son lucas was diagnosed at 18 mos with infantile scoliosis. from 2 - 3 yrs old, he had pt at home (very, very convenient) to help although he had no gross or fine motor skill delays. instead they worked on strengthening the convex side of his back and stretching the concave side. if you have any trouble finding ei in your state, i will be happy to look up the contact information for you. my best, deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:41:32 -0000 > >Subject: Two questions >infantile scoliosis treatment > > Hi , > My daughter Mila (6 mo old) has torticollis. I also > noticed it at > birth but did not mention it until a month ago. At > that time she was > also diagnosed with scoli. I am also nurse, and have > spent the last > month learning more than I care to think about > torticollis/scoli. > Here is the gist of it: > Torticollis is usually congenital caused from > positioning in the > uterus or a birth injury during delivery. It usually > causes a lump to > form in the affected muscle (SCM muscle) which is > located in the > neck. After a few months the lump disappears and > scar tissue replaces > it. The muscle remains contracted pulling the head > to one side and > tilting the chin. It will remain this way until an > intervention > (usually physical therapy) is provided. There is a > federal program > called the " Early Intervention Program " that must be > provided in > every state. In my state (NY) it is run through the > Dept. of Health. > This program provides assessments to children under > 3 yrs. old that > have physical/mental deficits. If you child is found > to have a > deficit, then help is provided free of charge. My > pediatrician > initiated Mila's referral, but the parent may also > refer their child. > Mila has PT 2 times per week in my house. It is > wonderful and I > already see improvements in just 2 weeks. > As far as the spine issue you raised, I do not have > any info on that. > I would get a second opinion and also request that > x-rays be taken of > your son's neck and spine. I would be cautious about > doing exercises > on your own due to the fact that you do not know if > there are > structural problems with his neck. Just because it > looks like > torticollis from the outside, does not mean it's > torticollis on the > inside! If I have learned one thing from this group > is that nothing > is ever what it seems. You must always be observing > your child's > strengths and weaknesses, they change rapidly. Also > don't be afraid > to question everything and be pushy when you truly > believe something > is not right. You are the only voice your son has > right now. > > mom to lucas 5 yrs old with infantile scoliosis diagnosed at 18 mos 68o/45o; spinal detethering due to a tight/fatty filum at 22 mos; tlso and charleston brace from 18 mos to 2 1/2 yrs old at children's boston, ma; serial plaster casting from 2 1/2 until 4 1/2 at shriners in erie, pa; now in a spinecor brace at 19o/13o from montreal. and ruby (2 1/2 yrs old and a handful!) north of boston, ma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 hi natalie, yup, i like in woburn and work in boston. i think i tried to call you a couple of times awhile back, but your phone wasn't accepting voice mail. anyway, here's the information for early intervention in revere: CATCHMENT AREA 8 Beacon Hill, town, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere and Winthrop Harbor Area EIP 530 Border Street East Boston, MA 02128 Phone Number: Fax: Email: rcracknell@... Program Director: Cracknell or if you have any trouble with that, the 800 # is 1-800-905-TIES. here's a website with general information: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal & L=6 & L0=Home & L1=Consumer & L2=Community+\ Health+and+Safety & L3=Family+and+Community+Health & L4=Early+Childhood & L5=Early+Int\ ervention+(EI) & sid=Eeohhs2 & b=terminalcontent & f=dph_com_health_early_childhood_c_\ ei_about & csid=Eeohhs2 it's long. let me know if you have any difficulties. deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:14:09 EDT >From: Lkyla@... >Subject: Re: Two questions >infantile scoliosis treatment > > Deshea, > If I remember right, I believe you live in Mass > don't you? I live in > Revere, just north of Boston. I would be interested > if you have the information > handy. Especially now with Noah so little and Abby > at a little over two, > leaving the house is a rarity!! Abby has PT at > Children's in Boston, but it's > only when we go for her checkups so it's only once > every couple of months. > Thank you, > > > ************************************** See what's > free at http://www.aol.com. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 oops, can't speak or write english very well today! i LIVE in woburn (and happen to like it very much) :-) deshea ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:27:58 -0400 (EDT) > >Subject: Re: Two questions >infantile scoliosis treatment > > hi natalie, > > yup, i like in woburn and work in boston. i think i > tried to call you a couple of times awhile back, but > your phone wasn't accepting voice mail. > > anyway, here's the information for early > intervention in revere: > > CATCHMENT AREA 8 Beacon Hill, town, Chelsea, > East Boston, Revere and Winthrop > > Harbor Area EIP > 530 Border Street > East Boston, MA 02128 > Phone Number: > Fax: > Email: rcracknell@... > Program Director: Cracknell > > or if you have any trouble with that, the 800 # is > 1-800-905-TIES. > > here's a website with general information: > > http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal & L=6 & L0=Home & L1=Consumer & L2=Community+\ Health+and+Safety & L3=Family+and+Community+Health & L4=Early+Childhood & L5=Early+Int\ ervention+(EI) & sid=Eeohhs2 & b=terminalcontent & f=dph_com_health_early_childhood_c_\ ei_about & csid=Eeohhs2 > > it's long. let me know if you have any difficulties. > > deshea > > ---- Original message ---- > >Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:14:09 EDT > >From: Lkyla@... > >Subject: Re: Two questions > >infantile scoliosis treatment > > > > Deshea, > > If I remember right, I believe you live in Mass > > don't you? I live in > > Revere, just north of Boston. I would be > interested > > if you have the information > > handy. Especially now with Noah so little and Abby > > at a little over two, > > leaving the house is a rarity!! Abby has PT at > > Children's in Boston, but it's > > only when we go for her checkups so it's only once > > every couple of months. > > Thank you, > > > > > > ************************************** See what's > > free at http://www.aol.com. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Headaches are a classical side effect of Hydralizine. Most easily treated with BB but may interfere with renin and aldo studies. We used to go up to 400 mg a day of Hydra but always with BB because of headache and increase pulse rate.I would be happy with your BPs where they are now.Question is can you stand Sx till saline? When is it scheduled? I would do saline ASAP and then consider AVS if saline is abnormal.Our protocol has been to stop all drugs for 2 weeks before saline. Never (in 30 years) had a problem doing that. No info on how a PET scan can localize aldo secretion.Send reference.On Jul 27, 2009, at 11:11 AM, Bindner wrote: I am currently taking hydralazine, verapamil and terasozin to prep for new round of 24 hour urine and salt suppression and an eventual AVS. I am having a really hard time with the hydralazine. I am getting headaches and tachacardia (pulse 100). Is it even possible to do Saline Suppression and AVS with those symptoms? Also, I am reading that a PET scan can replace an AVS. Is there anyone in the US who does that? Can the PET be done without changing meds, or am I currently doomed to suffering through headaches and tachacardia no matter what happens? I am on 50mg hydralazine 3x a day, although BP is hovering around 140/90 in moring test before meds. Pulse goes down to 70s at this point, but it goes back up to 100 after taking hydralazine, with the accompanying headaches. Doctor is considering upping Hydralazine to 4x a day, but I am not sure this won't kill me. Would lower dose work better? Could side effects be worse? I would hate to have an MI in trying to cure PA. Bindner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Saline is scheduled for Monday. AVS not yet scheduled. I will send PET reference. Bindner Web Directory (links to my sites and blogs): http://www.geocities.com/mikeybdc/index.html http://mikeybdc.blogspot.com I am currently taking hydralazine, verapamil and terasozin to prep for new round of 24 hour urine and salt suppression and an eventual AVS. I am having a really hard time with the hydralazine. I am getting headaches and tachacardia (pulse 100). Is it even possible to do Saline Suppression and AVS with those symptoms? Also, I am reading that a PET scan can replace an AVS. Is there anyone in the US who does that? Can the PET be done without changing meds, or am I currently doomed to suffering through headaches and tachacardia no matter what happens? I am on 50mg hydralazine 3x a day, although BP is hovering around 140/90 in moring test before meds. Pulse goes down to 70s at this point, but it goes back up to 100 after taking hydralazine, with the accompanying headaches. Doctor is considering upping Hydralazine to 4x a day, but I am not sure this won't kill me. Would lower dose work better? Could side effects be worse? I would hate to have an MI in trying to cure PA. Bindner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks. My approach would be do do AVS as soon as saline back (if abnormal).On Jul 28, 2009, at 4:09 AM, Bindner wrote: Saline is scheduled for Monday. AVS not yet scheduled. I will send PET reference. Bindner Web Directory (links to my sites and blogs): http://www.geocities.com/mikeybdc/index.html http://mikeybdc.blogspot.com I am currently taking hydralazine, verapamil and terasozin to prep for new round of 24 hour urine and salt suppression and an eventual AVS. I am having a really hard time with the hydralazine. I am getting headaches and tachacardia (pulse 100). Is it even possible to do Saline Suppression and AVS with those symptoms? Also, I am reading that a PET scan can replace an AVS. Is there anyone in the US who does that? Can the PET be done without changing meds, or am I currently doomed to suffering through headaches and tachacardia no matter what happens? I am on 50mg hydralazine 3x a day, although BP is hovering around 140/90 in moring test before meds. Pulse goes down to 70s at this point, but it goes back up to 100 after taking hydralazine, with the accompanying headaches. Doctor is considering upping Hydralazine to 4x a day, but I am not sure this won't kill me. Would lower dose work better? Could side effects be worse? I would hate to have an MI in trying to cure PA. Bindner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 That's their plan too. It will be a 3 day stay at NIH. The prior saline showed I was suppressing, so this should too. Hydralazine was cut to 25mgx4 Also on Verapamil 120mgx4 and 10mg Terazosinx2. I also took meds today after breakfast and ill effects of Hydralazine took longer to occur, although pulse is still high and I still have a headache, though a smaller one. I'm also a little fuzzy due to higher Terazosin. (med changes always mess me up a bit). In the recovery world, they call this a freebee. Bindner Web Directory (links to my sites and blogs): http://www.geocities.com/mikeybdc/index.html http://mikeybdc.blogspot.com I am currently taking hydralazine, verapamil and terasozin to prep for new round of 24 hour urine and salt suppression and an eventual AVS. I am having a really hard time with the hydralazine. I am getting headaches and tachacardia (pulse 100). Is it even possible to do Saline Suppression and AVS with those symptoms? Also, I am reading that a PET scan can replace an AVS. Is there anyone in the US who does that? Can the PET be done without changing meds, or am I currently doomed to suffering through headaches and tachacardia no matter what happens? I am on 50mg hydralazine 3x a day, although BP is hovering around 140/90 in moring test before meds. Pulse goes down to 70s at this point, but it goes back up to 100 after taking hydralazine, with the accompanying headaches. Doctor is considering upping Hydralazine to 4x a day, but I am not sure this won't kill me. Would lower dose work better? Could side effects be worse? I would hate to have an MI in trying to cure PA. Bindner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Most suppress some. It depends on what the cuf off they use as an absolute value to make the DX. When we first started we used post saline PA of >13 (if renin was low after lasix) as the cut off. This has crept down over the years. They probably need different values by ethnic group so as how many other ethnic groups they have studied.CE Grim MDAll of the meds your are on will increase heart rate and give headaches. One reason we just stop everything for 2 weeks. In our experience the BP were not much worse and the Sx were a lot better.On Jul 28, 2009, at 10:43 AM, Bindner wrote: That's their plan too. It will be a 3 day stay at NIH. The prior saline showed I was suppressing, so this should too. Hydralazine was cut to 25mgx4 Also on Verapamil 120mgx4 and 10mg Terazosinx2. I also took meds today after breakfast and ill effects of Hydralazine took longer to occur, although pulse is still high and I still have a headache, though a smaller one. I'm also a little fuzzy due to higher Terazosin. (med changes always mess me up a bit). In the recovery world, they call this a freebee. Bindner Web Directory (links to my sites and blogs): http://www.geocities.com/mikeybdc/index.html http://mikeybdc.blogspot.com I am currently taking hydralazine, verapamil and terasozin to prep for new round of 24 hour urine and salt suppression and an eventual AVS. I am having a really hard time with the hydralazine. I am getting headaches and tachacardia (pulse 100). Is it even possible to do Saline Suppression and AVS with those symptoms? Also, I am reading that a PET scan can replace an AVS. Is there anyone in the US who does that? Can the PET be done without changing meds, or am I currently doomed to suffering through headaches and tachacardia no matter what happens? I am on 50mg hydralazine 3x a day, although BP is hovering around 140/90 in moring test before meds. Pulse goes down to 70s at this point, but it goes back up to 100 after taking hydralazine, with the accompanying headaches. Doctor is considering upping Hydralazine to 4x a day, but I am not sure this won't kill me. Would lower dose work better? Could side effects be worse? I would hate to have an MI in trying to cure PA. Bindner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 http://nwfootankle.com/ Ray McClanahan Podiatrist Brad Farra, D.C., CCSP Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Glow Healthcare Integrative Medicine 2332 NW Irving St. Portland, OR 97210 503-222-1865 www.drbradfarra.com -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of DeJanaSent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 6:43 PMOregondcs Subject: two questions Group:1. Does anyone know of a DC in Cincinnati Ohio? and 2. Can I get the website for the podiatrist in northwest portland who is into conservative treatment (he was posted on the list serve awhile ago)Thank you in advance. DeJana, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi all, If I want to freeze milk, I just pour some off of the top,(to expand) put the cap back on, and freeze it? I just found a real good source for raw milk, but it is far from my home, so I was hoping I could by alot while there. And, (don't hate me) Has anyone ever made kefir in chocolate milk? Thanks,Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi Lydia, I have to travel an hour each way so I buy 8 or 9 gallons once a month and they stay fine all that time, BUT they are in a 2nd refrigerator that doesn’t get opened often and it is at the lowest setting. Sometimes there are ice crystals in it. That being said, if you need to freeze be very careful if you’re using glass. I had a great idea to pour off the cream from about 4 gallons. So I could make ice cream in the future, I put it in a ½ gallon mason jar with what I thought was plenty of head room. It cracked… I DID cry over that “spilled” milk… I tried straining it through butter muslin, but saw too many shards and it had to go in the compost. So you CAN freeze milk but watch your head space. I don’t think I would try glass again. If you’re using the plastic jug it comes in, the worst that can happen is it splits before freezing and makes a mess in your freezer – pour out more than you think you should. It will take a Looooong time to defrost and the “ice” will be the last to thaw out, so take it out of the freezer about 4 days before you want to drink it. Chocolate Kefir sounds good! Even if it worked your grains might always be chocolaty… maybe flavor it after it’s kefir(d)? Best to you! phine From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lydia Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:46 PM Subject: two questions Hi all, If I want to freeze milk, I just pour some off of the top,(to expand) put the cap back on, and freeze it? I just found a real good source for raw milk, but it is far from my home, so I was hoping I could by alot while there. And, (don't hate me) Has anyone ever made kefir in chocolate milk? Thanks,Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thank you phine, I have tried to flavor it after, but, just cannot get it right. (I'm trying to get it like Stoneyfield chocolate yogurt). The milk does come in plasic, I will pour off more than I thought I would. Thanks for the tip. Lydia > > Hi Lydia, > > > > I have to travel an hour each way so I buy 8 or 9 gallons once a month and > they stay fine all that time, BUT they are in a 2nd refrigerator that > doesn't get opened often and it is at the lowest setting. Sometimes there > are ice crystals in it. That being said, if you need to freeze be very > careful if you're using glass. > > > > I had a great idea to pour off the cream from about 4 gallons. So I could > make ice cream in the future, I put it in a ½ gallon mason jar with what I > thought was plenty of head room. It cracked… I DID cry over that " spilled " > milk… I tried straining it through butter muslin, but saw too many shards > and it had to go in the compost. So you CAN freeze milk but watch your head > space. I don't think I would try glass again. > > > > If you're using the plastic jug it comes in, the worst that can happen is it > splits before freezing and makes a mess in your freezer – pour out more than > you think you should. > > > > It will take a Looooong time to defrost and the " ice " will be the last to > thaw out, so take it out of the freezer about 4 days before you want to > drink it. > > > > Chocolate Kefir sounds good! Even if it worked your grains might always be > chocolaty… maybe flavor it after it's kefir(d)? > > > > Best to you! > > phine > > > > > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lydia > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:46 PM > > Subject: two questions > > > > > > Hi all, If I want to freeze milk, I just pour some off of the top,(to > expand) put the cap back on, and freeze it? I just found a real good source > for raw milk, but it is far from my home, so I was hoping I could by alot > while there. And, (don't hate me) Has anyone ever made kefir in chocolate > milk? Thanks,Lydia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 You have to be really cautious of freezing liquids in glass. The thing that causes the glass to break is that the liquid will freeze from the outside in. Even if you leave some headroom, it can break. What causes this is the top freezes before the middle does. As the middle freezes, it needs room to expand but can't expand up because the top is already frozen. It will expand in the direction of least resistance. Many times that is outward. Then, pop, the glass gives way. Gordon Abilene, TX ________________________________ From: phine Perrine <josephine@...> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:16 PM Subject: RE: two questions  Hi Lydia, I have to travel an hour each way so I buy 8 or 9 gallons once a month and they stay fine all that time, BUT they are in a 2nd refrigerator that doesn’t get opened often and it is at the lowest setting. Sometimes there are ice crystals in it. That being said, if you need to freeze be very careful if you’re using glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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