Re:hypertension preg/post p

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You

don’t mention her blood sugar. High blood sugar = high insulin =

sodium retention at the kidney = water retention = high blood pressure.

Does she have any issues with blood sugar? I’m sure her sleep

pattern is in the toilet with baby. High cortisol issues?

CRP

sounds like it’s fine. Any other indications that she is inflamed?

Achy joints/muscles? We know that estrogen shifts in around pregnancy can

kick inflammation (and autoimmunity) into gear. If she’s inflamed it

can negatively impact nitric oxide production by the vessels = vasoconstriction

= high blood pressure.

Any

emotional issues? Pregnancy brings up a lot of “stuff”.

An emotional clearing technique – EFT and many others -- might be very

useful. Just a few thoughts.

It

sounds like you’ve identified the likely culprit and are treating.

You might consider some calcium d-glucurate to assist in estrogen clearance

along with cholagogues, lipotropics. NAC. I’m sure you’re

having her do castor oil packs. Palliatively, I’d check rauwolfia

if she’s breastfeeding (not sure if it has c/I, have to check Stargrove

at work)

Have

you considered Lachesis (congestion, irritability, better menses)?

Regards,

Tim Gerstmar, ND

Redmond, WA