[WilliamLX]

I had a medical check up yesterday. The doctor informs me that I now have very very high Blood pressure, and signs that my kidneys are in trouble. God but don't you just love the hand life deals you

[Tash]

I kinda know haw you feel. My man has been in and out of the hospital since he permantely got out of the hospital. I feel so bad for him but there is nothing that I can do to help him. The pain is beyond my control, his personal concerns are beyondmy control. I dont know what to do.

Life does give us a lot to think about but I do know that GOd does not put more on you than you can bear! So continue with all I can and support him the best way I knowhow. Of course I know it is not enough but I keep trying.

[StellaLAtella]

Hi William,
Sorry about your predicament. Kidney issues and high blood pressure almost go hand in hand. I have both issues and one kidney now...I'm with you buddy! Take good care of yourself and don't ever give up hope. E-mail me privately if you wish. There's lots that can be done for both high blood pressure and kidney issues. Hang in there!
~stella

[Unbreakable]

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I had a medical check up yesterday. The doctor informs me that I now have very very high Blood pressure, and signs that my kidneys are in trouble. God but don't you just love the hand life deals you

That is odd that you have high BP. Most SCI patients have lower BP than normal. For instance, my BP runs about 100/60. Read this: http://www.apparelyz...?showtopic=3753

[qbounce]

UnB,
Obviously everyones injury is different, and an L2 is on the lower side.

That said, your BP and mine are pretty similar. Eat more salt!!-hehe

[Trinity]

Unbreakable, on Oct 15 2008, 04:15 AM, said:

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I had a medical check up yesterday. The doctor informs me that I now have very very high Blood pressure, and signs that my kidneys are in trouble. God but don't you just love the hand life deals you

That is odd that you have high BP. Most SCI patients have lower BP than normal. For instance, my BP runs about 100/60. Read this: http://www.apparelyz...?showtopic=3753

High blood pressure can be caused by renal disease, this is called secondary hypertension. The kidneys rely on pressure to filter, however when the kidneys start to fail or if there are problems with the blood supply to the kidney then they are unable to do this effectively. The body's response to this is to increase the cardiac output, which in turn increases the blood pressure, to try to increase the rate the kidneys filter.

The kidneys also control how much fluid and sodium are retained in the body and how much are excreted in the urine. Damage to the kidneys, therefore, can upset the balance of fluid and sodium which can lead to high blood pressure.

[WilliamLX]

trinity, on Oct 15 2008, 09:51 AM, said:

Unbreakable, on Oct 15 2008, 04:15 AM, said:

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I had a medical check up yesterday. The doctor informs me that I now have very very high Blood pressure, and signs that my kidneys are in trouble. God but don't you just love the hand life deals you

That is odd that you have high BP. Most SCI patients have lower BP than normal. For instance, my BP runs about 100/60. Read this: http://www.apparelyz...?showtopic=3753

High blood pressure can be caused by renal disease, this is called secondary hypertension. The kidneys rely on pressure to filter, however when the kidneys start to fail or if there are problems with the blood supply to the kidney then they are unable to do this effectively. The body's response to this is to increase the cardiac output, which in turn increases the blood pressure, to try to increase the rate the kidneys filter.

The kidneys also control how much fluid and sodium are retained in the body and how much are excreted in the urine. Damage to the kidneys, therefore, can upset the balance of fluid and sodium which can lead to high blood pressure.

Hi, I have just received the results of the blood an urine tests that I had taken on Monday. As I said I have very high BP, around 170/110. Now truth be told I was pre-hypertensive before my accident with a BP of around 140-150/90-95. At my medical the doctor was alarmed not only by the sharp increase in the BP but also because there was protein and blood in my urine, hence she was worried that I had as Trinity has explained 'secondary hypertension'. The Blood test have however all come back negative for renal failure, but have shown that my cholesterol levels are raised. I have put weight on (about 40 pounds) since my fall, so perhaps none of this is all that surprising. I will be seeing the doctor again on Friday, so no doubt I am in for both medication and dietary changes. While the Hypertension and high cholesterol are not good, I can't help be relieved to an extent that it is not the kidneys as there is treatment for both high BP and high Cholesterol.