Thank you Roma, our official S.O.B.!

[Guest guest]

Roma wrote...

" But I think the relationship of anemia and hypertension may be the

*opposite*

of what you suggested. I think!

Untreated hypertension may CAUSE a kind of anemia, but I don't believe the

opposite is correct--I do NOT believe 's HBP could have brought on

by

her long-term anemia, caused by iron deficiency.

Here's why......

POINT I.

As we know, untreated hypertension may damage blood vessels. And if vessel

damage occurs in the kidneys, then kidney function may be altered. One of

the

functions of the kidney is the production.of erythropoietin, the hormone

which

signals the production of red blood cells.

So, hypothetically, a patient, like , with hypertension, may

develop

the type of anemia associated with RED BLOOD PRODUCTION. (because of

possible

alteration in erythropoietin production) Possibly, but not written in stone.

BUT--This is different than the type of anemia which and other LOL

like you had, based on BLOOD LOSS. You LOL did not have any glitch in the

*PRODUCTION* of red blood cells. Erythropoietin production should have been

just

fine.....then, and now.....

POINT II

While it is true that the number of RBCs may affect the viscocity

(stickiness) of blood, as far as I know, now has a normal RBC

count. Her vessels

are perfectly capable of accommodating a *normal* viscosity. Going from

lowered to normal viscosity shouldn't be a problem. Although, many

fluctuations in

viscosity may affect elasticity, I don't think this is the case with

.

In contrast, I DO have hypervolumia (increased blood volume) AND

hyperviscosity

(thicker than normal, " sludgy " blood), and elevated red blood count indices.

Given this taxing " combo " (which should cause high cardiac output, that is,

how forcefully the heart pumps with each beat)one might expect me to be the

poster woman for high blood pressure.

But, but.......noooooooooo! I actually have LOW blood pressure--at the

moment, anyway! (*Befor*e doing the housework!!!)

As I mentioned, I'm having a bit of " housework headache " at the moment,

(while thinking of hematology) --which may have affected my thinking, so if

you see

any flaws in my reasoning, or if I've overlooked something, let me know!

Roma,

S.O. B. "

In response...

Dear Roma (our " student of blood " ),

I want to thank you for informing me and the ladies here about the

kidney/erythropoeitin relationship with HBP and anemia. I have to apologize

if I may have thrown out my opinions about 's HBP without clarifying

that I am no expert.

It's easy sometimes to see relationships with health disorders even though

there may not be one in reality. I appreciate your post explaining a more

scientific reason for 's blood pressure change. I hope she is able

to read your post so that she can be better informed about this blood

pressure problem when she sees her doctor again.

I found it quite interesting that you have " sluggish " blood but no problems

with hypertension. Could it be all that cleaning? Keep up the scrubbing,

scouering, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming! You're doing good work here

as well as keeping a spot-free house! Wonder Woman!

Thanks again for expressing your thoughts on what may have been " a

misdirection " on my part.

We so appreciate you!

Your S.O.B.(sorry, off-base) member,

:)Sonja