Re: AVS and pain

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On Apr 7, 2005, at 8:58 PM, Farah Rahbar wrote:

> Hi all,

>  

> I had my adrenal venous sampling done today with ACTH stimulation as

> recommended by Dr. Grim. Initially they were not planning to use ACTH

> but after we discussed it with the radiologist he agreed to do it.

> Results will come in two weeks.

>  

> I have two questions for Dr.Grim:

> 1. My blood pressure stayed about the same [180/120] before and after

> ACTH stimuation. Could this be an indication that this is more of a

> case of hyperplasia rather than PA?

I was under the impression most PA WAS bilateral hyperplasia. Even

with unilateral bumps, etc.

>  

> 2. I am experiencing a lot of pain in the left side of my abdomen,

> right side and left side, right below my ribcage. I don't remember

> reading anywhere about experiencing pain after AVS. I paged the

> radiologist, but sure appreciate any feedback from you.

I get this too, whenever liquid retention causes crowding from the

sub-peritoneal organ sac. Hafta be careful not tpo move too

vigorously or suddenly with this bloated or swollen condition. I

don't know if others do. . . .Dr Grim?

Dave

>  

> Thank you,

> Farah

>

[Guest guest]

Good, it's brought my pressure down, and relieved the liquid retention.

Let us know how it goes for you, Farah.

Dave

On Apr 8, 2005, at 2:37 AM, Farah Rahbar wrote:

> HI,

>  

> Thanks Dr. Grim and Dave for your reply. UCSF radiologists told me to

> go to the ER.

>  

> Just came back from the ER. No sign of internal bleeding. Thank God!

> BP has been quite high 240/140. Nitro brought it down. I am suppose to

> start on spiro today. Finally.

>  

> Farah

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> lowerbp2@... wrote:

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> In a message dated 4/7/05 11:31:06 PM, dave@... writes:

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