Re: Farah Re: Question re spiro for Dr Grim and Dave

[Guest guest]

I've read that, too, and wondered about it. My BP spiked during pregnancy to the point where they induced labor early. I was on methyldopa and around 180/120 during mid to late pregnancy. It got higher as time went on, but I also had severe edema.

Re: Farah Re: Question re spiro for Dr Grim and Dave

In a message dated 4/13/05 0:02:22, spirlhelix@... writes:

At least, I seem to recall an articlewhich noted that most women with aldosteronism hadblood pressure under better control while pregnant. progesterone is an natural aldo antagonist this is thought to be the reason BP may become normal during preg in pts with PA. May your pressure be low!Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHSClinical Professor of Medicine and EpidemiologyDirector, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment CenterBoard Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and HypertensionPublished over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.Listed in Best Doctors in AmericaSpecializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

If he thinks the sodium haS TO be high and K low he is about 40 years behind.

May your pressure be low!

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure that he's even 40 years old....

Re: Farah Re: Question re spiro for Dr Grim and Dave

If he thinks the sodium haS TO be high and K low he is about 40 years behind.May your pressure be low!Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHSClinical Professor of Medicine and EpidemiologyDirector, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment CenterBoard Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and HypertensionPublished over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.Listed in Best Doctors in AmericaSpecializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

Iguess he skipped all the classes on BP during his med shcool and housestaff traning and has not read anything since medical school.

You might take him a copy of JNC 7 AND ask he and all in his office to read it.

In a message dated 4/15/05 10:45:20, leslie@... writes:

I'm not sure that he's even 40 years old....

Re: Farah Re: Question re spiro for Dr Grim and Dave

If he thinks the sodium haS TO be high and K low he is about 40 years behind.

May your pressure be low!

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora