irishrooster
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- Hi all,I had an issue with Stage II hypertension about 3-4 weeks ago. I went to the ER one night when my bp was very high and ended up staying overnight. They did heart tests and those came out fine. They said I should see a nephrologist to make...
- Hi all,I know that there was a very recent question about getting sick and the flu shot, etc...Well i have a few more questions and concerns.On the Lupus board the folks over there will usually say that since their immune system is comprimised due...
- Hi all,I used to think that my Sjogrens was "just" dry eyes and dry mouth. After all that is EXACTLY the words 3 different rheumy's used to describe it. Also my kidney doctor and several other doctors including the ER ones. However, it is getting...
- Hi all,Next week I will be meeting with a vascular doctor to discuss looking for venous insufficiency and DVT. I suffered severe stage II hypertension at the beginning of August and was spilling protein along with sterile pyuria and epithilial...
- Hi all,Just wondering if anyone has experienced or knows anything about this situation. I have been having, since August, a very high bp reading (usually stage 2) and a very low pulse rate (lowest has been 54). I had to go to the ER with my high...
- Hi all, I was wondering if you migt be able to help me out a bit. I had severe stage 2 hypertension for almost 8 weeks and they finally thought it was renal artery stenosis. so they did the angiogram and found out it was not there---yes, I was the...
- Hi all, Well my doctor went in to do the angiogram today for my renal artery stenosis and found there was no blockage there at all. Apparently I was the "1 out of 10 women who may experience a false-positive test" on the Ultrasouind. So he just...
- Hi all, For years I have been disregarding my Sjogrens because when I was diagnosed with it the doctor played it this way: "Oh you have Sjogrens, its no big deal, just dry eyes and dry mouth. Just chew gum and drink a lot. I will give you...
- Hi all, I was recently tested for thyroid and adrenal gland cancer. Both were negative. My doctor who had me tested for these is a nephrologist because I have a left renal artery blockage and he also noticed swelling under my jawline. I was...
- Ok, I am coming here everyday ready and eager to discus some good Catholic stuff. But I seem to be the only one writing anything!! Where are you members!!!! If your here please answer me because I want to discuss Philly's idea of Jesus being...
- Hi all, Well, its all hitting me at one time. Just got diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia. Well, hopefully that is all it is. I will go through further testing to make sure it is not Renal Artery Stenosis. Might be. My 49 year old dad...
- Hi all, I was at my moms house this past week and came home on Sunday. Well, while I was there I was literally dying of heat because my parents keep the AC on 81 degrees. We use fans but they dont work that great. Anyway, I was so miserably hot...
- Hi, Some one please help. going to get an us of renal to see if I have fibromuscular dysplasia. dr. ordered a arterial doppler. IS that for PAD or DVT? I do have sore thighs, my right leg is more swollen along with that foot than left one. It is...
- Hi all, I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. I am going for a arterial doppler and from what I understand from doing research that is to check for PAD? Isnt PAD and DVT the same thing basically? I am having lots of...
- Hi all, I usually post on lupus board and have actually posted this there as well because I cant figure it out. I have had stage 1-2 hypertension over the past 7 weeks. Was in the ER for it and they told me to see nephrologist as the heart tests...