Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 In a message dated 10/1/07 7:54:50 PM, bayabas76@... writes: > > Dr Grim, > > This is my third year on Spiro and a CCB as long term maintenance > meds. I was the one who reported developing symptoms of uncontrollable > flatulence a few months back. > > Recently, I noticed another disturbing symptom. I have frequent > heartburn, or what seems like heartburn especially occuring upon > waking up in the morning. Does long term Spiro or CCB has a factor in > this? Somehow my condition seems similar to a description of hiatal > hernia. I also noticed I am gaining weight in spite of the reduced > food intake. > > I experimented and skipped Spiro and ccb for two days and the > conditions seemingly improved. But I can not risk without Spiro for > long or bp would go up again. > > > > > When are you taking spiro? Can be spread out all day if you are getting GI Sx as a trial. If you are gaining weight you need to Do the DASH at 1800 calories rigidly. Wt should do down nicely. May your pressure be low! Clarence E. Grim, BS, MS, MD Senior Consultant to Shared Care Research and Consulting, Inc. (sharedcareinc.com) Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Epidemiology Med. Col. WI Clinical Professor of Nursing, Univ. of WI, Milwaukee Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the Physiology and History of Survival During Hard Times and Heart Disease today. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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