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. > > > > > PS CCBs can also aggreavate this but most likely due to wt gain and pressure on stomach when you lay down. 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...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 hey david am brackenlady i allso have conns syndrom u wont to chat on msn mine is weddybbw@... it wud be nice to chat to some who as conns . i have hartburn all the time its a pain lol. hope u dont mined me asking > > 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. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I am taking 50 mg Spiro at 6 am, and another 50mg and a 2mg Lacidipine at 6 pm. > > > 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...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 In a message dated 10/2/07 8:58:35 AM, bayabas76@... writes: > > I am taking 50 mg Spiro at 6 am, and another 50mg and a 2mg > Lacidipine at 6 pm. > > > > > You could try taking sprio 4 x a day same total dose. 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...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 In a message dated 10/2/07 7:09:41 AM, weddybbw@... writes: > > > 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. > Work with you team and tell them exactly what the problem is and what you have learned by stopping them. Suggests that one or both are causing the problem. Mostly at night? 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...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Still someone must be prescribing the Sprio. We need to train that Dr to do it right. 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...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Dr. Grim, Honestly, the internet and this group here is my only team now. I have been to med professionals before when I can afford it and they missed my PA. Since becoming unemployed in 2000, I went on the internet surfing for my med issue as well a hunting for another job. I found Conn's and Spiro but not yet a job. > > > In a message dated 10/2/07 7:09:41 AM, weddybbw@... writes: > > > > > > > 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. > > > > Work with you team and tell them exactly what the problem is and what you > have learned by stopping them. Suggests that one or both are causing the > problem. Mostly at night? > > > > 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...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 If you have heartburn, have you asked your doctor about taking a medicine like Pepsid? Also have you asked him to diagnose if you have an ulcer or hernia causing the heartburn? One idea is that you may have lactose intolerance if you drink milk. That causes flatulence. If you could try lactaid pills with any type of dairy that might help. Do you eat dairy or milk products? > > 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. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 I rarely have milk or milk products lately. As of last night, heartburn is considerably reduced in intensity as dosage for Spiro and Lacipil (ccb) is reduced to 50mg and 2 mg per day respectively. Someone recommended Zantac for heartburn but I have not tried it yet. > > > > 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. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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