Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Sounds like brain fog to me. I have it 24/7. > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > -msmith1928 > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone ..35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 24/7, I can't imagine. I don't recall your whole story, but is that with the PA being treated? Any idea what is going on biochemically to cause this? > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone ..35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I actually get to the point where i cant even listen to people talk to me...just buzzes in my head. Or when asked a question, i cant even really formulate a decent response. I have noticed a marked decrease in my ability to spell and my typing has really gotten bad. It comes and goes in waves, but seems unrealted to how much K i have had. Here i go back on the progesterone thread again, but if that gets low I read you get brain foggy too. If Aldo comes from converting Progesterone, and we have an adrenal (or two) that is runing on autopilot, it would seem to me that might be part of the problem. I get all these symptoms, even irritable bladder at times. Low progesterone levels can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as insomnia, dizziness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, extreme changes in mood, bloating, weight gain, muscle pain, joint pain, and urinary incontinence. ============================================================================45-Male-Caucasian, 5'9"- 242lbs, PA Diagnosed 2007 Suspected Hyperplasia-No tumors on CT - No AVS.Meds: 50mg Inspra, 40meq Potassium, 1800mg Calcium, 1000mg Magnesium, 100,000UI Vit D (weekly), 20mg OmeprazoleSide effects: Gynecomastia, stomach inflammation (From Spiro)Other Diags: GERD, Hiatal Hernia, Metabolic Syndrome - PreDiabetic, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism caused by Renal calcium leak, Bone Cyct in left Femoral Head and Pelvis. Benign Lung Nodules, Fibromyalgia, Scarring on Right Kidney Lower Pole, Right Flank PainDASH: Started "sort of" DASHing 5/3/2011Status: Last Urine K/Na ratio was 1.1. But total of Na high alsoTo: hyperaldosteronism Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2011 1:48 PMSubject: Re: is this "brain fog" ? Sounds like brain fog to me. I have it 24/7. > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > -msmith1928 > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 It sounds like brain fog to me as well. I have a little today, but this is the first time I've had it since my adrenalectomy on September 19. I used to have it a lot. It made it so hard to concentrate when I worked and concentration was critical to my former occupation. I also have fatigue, a headache, some tingling (first since the surgery), some depression and my abdomen hurts more than it has hurt since last week. I think maybe I did too much. My K was 3.8 on Monday and 4.2 Saturday a week ago. I wonder if my hormones are still settling? msmith - is your adrenalectomy next Thursday? ~ Lucy Sage 58 yr. old female/5’5”/135 lb/6.7 mm left adrenal mass/AVS 8-22-11 showed lateralization in left adrenal gland/Left Adrenalectomy 9/19/11 Conditions: PA, Hypokalemia, HTN (BP ranges from 118/73 to 165/81), migraine, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, rhinitis, PND, chronic gastritis, mild neutropenia, hypogammaglobulimenia, skin cancer (all types) & hemorrhage in right retina. Symptoms: fatigue, nausea, tingling, weakness, nocturia, brain fog anxiety & depression. Medications: 2.5 mg Amlodopine, 30 mg Cymbalta, 10 mg loratadine, 20 mg omeprazole, 0.1% protopic, 1.04 g fiber caps, 1200 mg calcium w/ magnesium & D, 800 I.U. vitamin D, multivitamin, 1000 mg vitamin C, 1000 mcg Biotin, 1000 mg fish oil. Diet: no sugar, limited gluten (1 serving/week) due to gluten intolerance, high veggie and fruit, limited carbs (2-4 servings/ day) and protein (8-12 oz/day), low fat (3-6 servings/day) no alcohol, limited salt & no nicotine. Walk dog 2.5 miles/day. Sounds like brain fog to me. I have it 24/7. >> I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > -msmith1928> Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 First to be be treated your have to get DX. Something that as of yet they haven't done. I go to the same VA Clack goes to. Over all the VA isn't very good at DX PA or many heart related problems. > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone ..35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 The whole progesterone issue is really interesting to me. Two years ago I was diagnosed with low progesterone/estrogen dominance, which is pretty normal for women " of a certain age " who are not yet menopausal. I take progestin pills to help with the symptoms, but the pills only come in one formulation and it is not really possible to calibrate the dosage to balance things out (or else my OBGYN is unwilling to do so). > >> > >> I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > >> > >> The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > >> > >> Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > >> > >> > >> -msmith1928 > >> Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone ..35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > >> > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Lucy! You are correct, the adrenalectomy is scheduled for next Thursday. I'm alternately terrified and excited Concentration is critical to my livelihood also, and I consider myself really lucky that this brain fog thing doesn't show up more often because I'd be out of a career. As it is I'm making tons of stupid mistakes this week, but fortunately everyone knows I'm abuot to have surgery and so they're being easy on me. Take it easy on yourself and don't do too much too soon! What you're describing sounds similar to what others who have had adrenalectomy have told me - it takes a month or so to fully feel better. Your body has been through a lot! > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, > > I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA > > symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being > > hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep > > aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels > > like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and > > it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, > > hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten > > intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone > > .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, > > fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. > > Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused > > gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left > > adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not > > taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic > > adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks, msmith. I understand about being excited & terrified about the surgery. My symptoms were really bad right before the surgery. It sounds like you are well prepared for the surgery. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone msmith_1928 wrote: >Hi Lucy! You are correct, the adrenalectomy is scheduled for next Thursday. I'm alternately terrified and excited > >Concentration is critical to my livelihood also, and I consider myself really lucky that this brain fog thing doesn't show up more often because I'd be out of a career. As it is I'm making tons of stupid mistakes this week, but fortunately everyone knows I'm abuot to have surgery and so they're being easy on me. > >Take it easy on yourself and don't do too much too soon! What you're describing sounds similar to what others who have had adrenalectomy have told me - it takes a month or so to fully feel better. Your body has been through a lot! > > >> > > >> > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, >> > I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA >> > symptoms over 10 years ago. >> > > >> > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being >> > hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep >> > aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels >> > like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. >> > > >> > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and >> > it's driving me nuts! >> > > >> > > >> > > -msmith1928 >> > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, >> > hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten >> > intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone >> > .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, >> > fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. >> > Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused >> > gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left >> > adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not >> > taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic >> > adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 You miss read what I said about Oxygen As I don't know if is needed. I do have shortness of breath sometimes walking from one room to an another will bring it on. I do know my O2 seems to be near or at 100% most of time when it is checked in ED. As I said in I am beginning to think the problem is on the CO2 side. I have been in this group Aug 2009. and have posted much about history. Because of Meds I am on Dr grim states it is hard to interpret test for ARR. Have asked for repeat tests was told no need to. Would not change meds even if I had it. I also tried to talk Dr about Dr Grim he had no interest in any related to him. Said maybe I should get Dr Grim to treat me You only get shoot down so many time before you feel like giving up. I tried to get help from the Patient Advocate was told the problem was clinical. I have an appointment with new PCP on the 27 will see how it goes. i may take you up on your offer. > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I have recommended a trial of Spiro but to no availe. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension You miss read what I said about Oxygen As I don't know if is needed. I do have shortness of breath sometimes walking from one room to an another will bring it on. I do know my O2 seems to be near or at 100% most of time when it is checked in ED. As I said in I am beginning to think the problem is on the CO2 side. I have been in this group Aug 2009. and have posted much about history. Because of Meds I am on Dr grim states it is hard to interpret test for ARR. Have asked for repeat tests was told no need to. Would not change meds even if I had it. I also tried to talk Dr about Dr Grim he had no interest in any related to him. Said maybe I should get Dr Grim to treat me You only get shoot down so many time before you feel like giving up. I tried to get help from the Patient Advocate was told the problem was clinical. I have an appointment with new PCP on the 27 will see how it goes. i may take you up on your offer. > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I may have misunderstood but we were talking about supplemental oxygen and Oximeters and I thought you were wondered if suppl O would help your hyperventling problem. It may have changed to CO2 along the way and I don't know how that would fit into an Oximeter thread. I appologize if I missed the " C " ! I understand you have been posting since 2009 and have posted snippets of your history. Unfortunately with 660 others here (you & I make 662) it is hard if not impossible for me to draw it all together. I think it was that said an accurate and complete HX was most important. I do know that " How Doctors Think " was very clear about it. Dr. Groopman even went so far as to explain why the ER has such a hard time DXing due to the lack of history and a focused view because of the SX given by the PTN. If you are meeting a new PCP later this month, now might be a good time to work on it! I'm not talking about a long book but rather a 1-pager in one line " bullet " format. (I know it is all on line but no doctor is going to have time or want to go through 600+pages! Besides, it might be better that they do draw their own conclusions without the bias of your other providers!) I am not trying to split hairs tonight but if your doctor litterly said " Said maybe I should get Dr Grim to treat me " you have done the right thing getting a new PCP! Wasn't a heated discusion/exchange was it? I seldom say " Dr. Grim says " I am more likely to say something like, " The ACCORD Trial Study says a BP of 140/80 instead of the current 130/80 ia better.... and I talked with Dr. Grim and he confirmed and explained the J-Curve effect " Now with that said, Dr. Webster pays attention when I use his name because I have " introduced " him to her and she knows I have done alot of validating. The other thing I do is have a list of what I want to cover (when I used to run meetings I called it an agenda) It is written and in my priority order. I'm even considering e-mailing it to her 2 days in advance. (I will have already emailed a list of tests I would like to have run.) She will of course have an opportunity to add her own items and reprioritize but this lets her know what is important to me. Hope this gives you some ideas, let me know if I can help. - 65 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73 Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD. Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 7.5 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, 81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG. > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I will post back to Oximeters about CO2 as I think it does fit there. When I first joined there were about 350 in group. and only a few that were posting so was easier to remember what was posted. Dr Grim has good recall one many of us here. Now group has grown to beyond what most can recall. should know about HX as many he saw missed what he was trying to tell them. Unless I missed it he still didn't get good test results to DX PA. From my review of " How Doctors Think " many fail to think outside to of box and miss Dx. Many signs and symtems are the same for many health problems. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Because common things occur commonly usually not much reason to think outside the box. But if something occurs in say 10% of HTN then this should be inside the box. Even if only in 1% it should be inside the box as HTN is the most common chronic disease they see. It depends on which box they are working in. Every practitioner should be using JNC 7. If not the are practicing on the basement. Even JNC 1 would be better than what most do bass on our sampling here. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension I will post back to Oximeters about CO2 as I think it does fit there. When I first joined there were about 350 in group. and only a few that were posting so was easier to remember what was posted. Dr Grim has good recall one many of us here. Now group has grown to beyond what most can recall. should know about HX as many he saw missed what he was trying to tell them. Unless I missed it he still didn't get good test results to DX PA. From my review of "How Doctors Think" many fail to think outside to of box and miss Dx. Many signs and symtems are the same for many health problems. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (19) Recent Activity: New Members 4 New Files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Don't forget is a PA with PA. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension I will post back to Oximeters about CO2 as I think it does fit there. When I first joined there were about 350 in group. and only a few that were posting so was easier to remember what was posted. Dr Grim has good recall one many of us here. Now group has grown to beyond what most can recall. should know about HX as many he saw missed what he was trying to tell them. Unless I missed it he still didn't get good test results to DX PA. From my review of "How Doctors Think" many fail to think outside to of box and miss Dx. Many signs and symtems are the same for many health problems. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (19) Recent Activity: New Members 4 New Files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 even been in ED at the VA? Ever read there poster on someone with Chest Pain? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 You asked about why they checked my K during last Ed visit. Seem like they have standard test they do for certain complaints like shortness of breath. ED nurse does them on standing orders. > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 K is always part of a basic or complete metabolic panel so they're always gettin it if they draw bloodPretty standardSent from my Palm Pre on the Now Network from Sprint You asked about why they checked my K during last Ed visit. Seem like they have standard test they do for certain complaints like shortness of breath. ED nurse does them on standing orders. > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 They ignored it so much and so often that though I knew it was something way beyond their stock stress and lets try another SSRI answer (because apparently a 170/130 is common in Texas and AZ for stressed people) I set PA and other close illness aside too, given they did. But my gut certainly told me other wise. I have a couple 2.1 K's in ER records from that period and severe highs in BP. But all the clues were there: young, very athletic, great weight, never touched a cigarette in my life, no heart disease (they did many a chest CT) and then this daily 170/130 for YEARS! I look at some of you alls records and reports and don't see those highs in BP. I have no explanation why mine ran so high. Nothing ever checked out wrong heart- wise. Still don't know, but only 2doses of spiro that first day and it was 120/80 and stays if I watch the saltSent from my Palm Pre on the Now Network from Sprint Don't forget is a PA with PA. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension I will post back to Oximeters about CO2 as I think it does fit there. When I first joined there were about 350 in group. and only a few that were posting so was easier to remember what was posted. Dr Grim has good recall one many of us here. Now group has grown to beyond what most can recall. should know about HX as many he saw missed what he was trying to tell them. Unless I missed it he still didn't get good test results to DX PA. From my review of "How Doctors Think" many fail to think outside to of box and miss Dx. Many signs and symtems are the same for many health problems. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (19) Recent Activity: New Members 4 New Files Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Francis, I have been in the ED at the VA exactly once and any ED exactly twice as a PTN and five times as a parent! The time at the VA was when a Nurse Practioner thought it a better place for me than driving home (BP > 200/100)! I was not reading posters that day. I have never had unexplained chest pains nor has anyone had them in my presence to the best of my knowledge so I will bow out of that discussion. (You would be safe in assuming that I have never done much research on the subject since I usually have a SX and look foe a DX and not the reverse!) The only article I have read on Hyperventilation was the one I quoted in my original post http: //www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003071.htm When I read this I thought it might help your DX, " Your doctor will determine the cause of your hyperventilation. Rapid breathing may be a medical emergency -- unless you have experienced this before and have been reassured by your doctor that your hyperventilation can be self treated. Often, panic and hyperventilation become a vicious cycle. Panic leads to rapid breathing, and breathing rapidly can make you feel panicked. If you frequently overbreathe, you may have hyperventilation syndrome that is triggered by emotions of stress, anxiety, depression, or anger. Occasional hyperventilation from panic is generally related to a specific fear or phobia, such as a fear of heights, dying, or closed-in spaces (claustrophobia). " If it doesn't, ignore it! This sentence, " Excessive breathing leads to low levels of carbon dioxide in your blood. This causes many of the symptoms you may feel if you hyperventilate " and another that said something to the effect that Oxygen would be at or near 100% led me to conclude an oximeter would be of little value. With that said, don't let anything I have said keep you from pursuing any SXs you have to uour full satisfaction! - 65 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73 Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD. Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 7.5 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, 81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was guessing it was part of a std. panel. In the condition that it was drawn would it be safe to presume the results for K might be suspect since the handling is so critical? - 65 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73 Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD. Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 7.5 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, 81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; -msmith1928 > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium & lt;2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; > > & gt; > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Unless they follow the rules it will not be correct. One useful way to treat hyperventilation/anxiety is to have person breath into a paper bag. This builds up CO 2 again and Sx due to that will go away such as tingling around mouth muscle twitching etc. Can be an impressive gift to a pt who has this problem. But if O2 down and has not been down before think of pulmonary embolus. Tiped sad Send form miiPhone ;-)May your pressure be low!CE Grim MDSpecializing in DifficultHypertension I was guessing it was part of a std. panel. In the condition that it was drawn would it be safe to presume the results for K might be suspect since the handling is so critical? - 65 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73 Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD. Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 7.5 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, 81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; The best way to describe it is my head feels "fuzzy" - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, "I've got a case of the stupids today." Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Is this the dreaded "brain fog"? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; -msmith1928 > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3", 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium & lt;2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; & gt; > > & gt; & gt; > > & gt; > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (29) Recent Activity: New Members 4 New Files 1 Visit Your Group MARKETPLACE Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 The poster is instructions on what to do if someone comes to ED with chest pain. The goal is if C/P is from heart attack to ship them to Dartmouth within 90 min. Best to save time and just go to Dartmouth. Only thing is if you go to VA then they will pay all costs. If not then you are on your own. May be able to get VA to pay but not easy. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I find this link gives better information on Hyperventilation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperventilation > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 My hyperventilation come on when I doing some type muscle movement Being walking or working on cars. Sometimes comes on very quick other times I have very little problem. > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; -msmith1928 > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium & lt;2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; & gt; > > > > > > & gt; > > > > > > > > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > > Messages in this topic (29) > > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 4 New Files 1 > > Visit Your Group > > MARKETPLACE > > Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Francis, Let me start by saying I very seldom open a file that starts: http://en.wikipedia. I distrust any file as gospel if it ends with a survey like this (as every Wikipedia article does): Rate this page What's this? Trustworthy Objective Complete Well-written I am highly knowledgeable about this topic (optional) And even more suspicious if it ends like this, " This page was last modified on 28 September 2011 at 01:48 " because it is still being changed an by whom and why and at 1:48a.m.!?!? I prefer to invest my stock in an actual trial that has a start and end date documented by a responsibile party, reviewed by their peers, and published in a creditable publication! I adopted this policy in my professional career. I filed every piece of advertising in the circular file unopened. I reviewed exactly one weekly newspaper, " PC Week " and sometimes glanced at " ComputerWorld " . With this method I and my team perfected a research procedure that served us well and that is what I use today. You might get the absolute best answer down at " Joe's Bar and Grill " but I won't trust my life on it! As Mother always said, " Opinions are like noses, everybody has one! " Now to the subject at hand, I don't plan to pursue unless some doctor pins Hyperventilation to my name. Sorry but I'm busy enough keeping track of myself and my sweetheart! - 65 yo morb. ob. male - 12mm X 13mm rt. a.adnoma with previous rt. flank & testicle pain. I have decided against an adrenalectomy at this time since Meds. are working so well. Current BP(last week ave): 122/73 Other Issues/Opportunities: OSA w Bi-Pap settings 13/19, DM2. and PTSD. Meds: Duloxetine hcl 80 MG, Mirtazapine 7.5 MG, Metoprolol Tartrate 200 MG, 81mg asprin, Metformin 2000MG and Spironolactone 50 MG. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I haven't gotten this weird, spaced out feeling in years - looking back, I actually used to get this a lot when I first started having other PA symptoms over 10 years ago. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The best way to describe it is my head feels " fuzzy " - sort of like being hung over, or taking Benedryl (antihistamine that is also used as sleep aid). Or, as I'm calling it, " I've got a case of the stupids today. " Feels like I'm both moving in slow motion, and on auto-pilot, at the same time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Is this the dreaded " brain fog " ? This has been going on since Tuesday and it's driving me nuts! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -msmith1928 > > > > > > > > > > Nulliparous female, 46, 5'3 " , 120 lbs, polymenorrhea, hyperinsulinemia, hereditary fructose intolerance, lactose intolerance, probable gluten intolerance. Current meds are K 20 MEQ 4x/day, singulair 10mg, norethindrone .35mg to regulate polymenorrhea, cyclobenzaprine 5-10mg when needed, fexofenadine 180mg as needed. Low sodium, fructose- and grain-free diet. Known drug allergies include PCN, sulfa, tetracycline; spiro caused gynecomastia, polymenorrhea, depression, anxiety, and dizziness. 1cm left adrenal nodule, supine aldosterone 28.5/renin 0.2, potassium <2.9 (when not taking supplements); AVS determined disease is unilateral, left laparoscopic adrenalectomy is scheduled for 10/13/2011. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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