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Appreciate You All (Re: My Health Update Thursday)

NickNack — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:01:48 GMT

I'm posting this as a new message since I know everyone doesn't read all of the posts in a thread. I am overwhelmed with all of the comments, prayers and concerns over my health issues that I posted about yesterday ("Another Setback With My Health" on Thurs. 12/23). I very much appreciate all of you.

When reading about the blood pressure medicine that I'm taking, it said that your blood pressure should start going down in an hour (it did), and that it could take about two weeks to get where it should be. Before I went to bed last night it was 152/98, and my pulse was below 100. This morning it was 132/89 and my pulse was 91. I was very encouraged about that. If it stays that way I won't need to call my doctor on Monday. My appointment with her for a blood pressure check is on Wednesday.

I'm going to bring my blood pressure cuff with me to compare it to hers. I've always found it to be accurate though.

My niece is getting her PhD to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I told her I wanted to talk with her today about some coping strategies I can use to get through all of the diagnosis and treatment that I will be going through in the near future. I know she will be able to help me.

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Zernia Rose — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:04:42 GMT

@NickNack That's wonderful news. I wish you continued improvement.

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catter70 — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:10:08 GMT

So glad to hear this, @NickNack . I added you to the healing prayer that I say every morning and will continue. Take care.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:10:30 GMT

@NickNack

Great news! You sound much more confident/encouraged in tackling this!

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CAcableGirl2 — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:19:45 GMT

@NickNack So glad to be reading this morning that you are doing better. Hoping you continue to see improvement. Take it easy and don't overdo anything these next several days. That's a great idea to compare blood pressure cuffs and a good reminder for me to check mine when I have my appointment next month.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:21:56 GMT

@NickNack That's wonderful. Talking about it with your niece and perhaps eventually another professional is a brave and positive step.

Wishing you all the best🙏

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golding76 — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:31:08 GMT

Excellent news! You sound as though you feel more in command of what is going on in your health life now, and that offers so much relief to a concerned person.

Best of luck to you for continued improvement!

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KKJ — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:33:25 GMT

@NickNack So glad your BP is lower now. When will you find out about the kidney lesion? I can so relate to the stress of health probs--and right during the holidays! I had to have a biopsy just yesterday as an earlier scan showed something in my pelvis. I had cancer 4 yrs ago and they're pretty sure it's back. Am very scared.

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mizree — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:36:42 GMT

@NickNack so glad to hear this good news. It is often necessary to adjust dosage or even type of blood pressure meds. That's why you were told to chart 2x per day. Be mindful of things that might raise blood pressure like sodium and caffeine and stress. Thankful your neice with be able to help with some coping strategies. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong

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RooRoo — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:02:26 GMT

@NickNack I saw another blue jay today and thought of you! I'm happy to hear the relief in your update. Prayers worked, stay well!

@KingstonsMom also thinking & praying for you and your DH. Hope all is good this holiday weekend.

Merry Christmas to everyone here at the Q!! I enjoy keeping up with you all via this forum! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

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meallen616 — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:06:13 GMT

@NickNack,

So glad to read this good news!

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on the bay — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:11:22 GMT

I'm so glad @NickNack!

And thank YOU! for your sweet post

and letting us know.

Hoping you and we all have a Merry Christmas, whether by ourselves, our best 4 legged friend(s) or feathers, or scales, and oh yes, maybe human family too!

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BlueFinch — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:14:24 GMT

@NickNack That's a great update. If you stay with the current readings, you definitely can wait to see your doctor next week. It does take a bit of time to achieve the consistent desired therapeutic results when first starting B/P meds.

I know, since when I started a regimen, my B/P was 170/110. We dropped it to a safer zone, much like where you are now and gave it a little time. Eventually I settled with a value usually on the lower side and it has maintained.

This is good, since you never want to drop a very high B/P too rapidly. Your body needs a little time to adjust to the change.

Wishing you well and sincerely hope your kidney ultrasound reveals a benign cyst, or lesion. I had a cyst noted on my R kidney during a CT for something else. The doc was concerned and immediately sent me for ultrasound.

Seems I have a 9cm kidney with a 7cm cyst that is fluid filled. So it turned out to be a common type cyst, with mine on the larger side. It could cause problems, but there's no intervention unless it does. At least I know about it. Lots of people have them and don't know.

Thankfully, you've learned about your situation and are in the process of diagnosing. Early detection of potential problems is very important, as we all know. You may have had a little Christmas angel hoovering about.

So, try to meditate, relax and think positive. I know it's hard, but worry won't change a thing, it will only complicate the situation. Hang in there, knowing many caring thoughts are with you. Try your best to enjoy the holiday.

PS: Your SIL was absolutley right.

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Love my grandkids — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:20:54 GMT

@NickNack Oh my even tho I don't know you I am THRILLED with your BP numbers!! Mazel Tov and congratulations!!! Thanks for all the info and update. Sounds like things are going in the right direction yay!

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KailaS — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:21:23 GMT

@NickNack

Glad the numbers are going in the right direction and that you seem to be doing better. Have a peaceful holiday.

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IMW — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:29:51 GMT

Sounds like you're on the right road. Coping strategies make a huge difference.

Good luck.

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NickNack — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:31:28 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
@NickNack So glad your BP is lower now. When will you find out about the kidney lesion? I can so relate to the stress of health probs--and right during the holidays! I had to have a biopsy just yesterday as an earlier scan showed something in my pelvis. I had cancer 4 yrs ago and they're pretty sure it's back. Am very scared.

@KKJ I am so very sorry about your health issues. I do hope your biopsy turns out to be benign. I understand how scared you must be. When will you hear something? Please come back and let us know what you find out and what will happen from there.

My appointment with the Urologist is January 3rd, and we will go from there. I feel like the initial tests that my PCP ordered when my blood pressure shot up may be what he would have done. Having the results when I see him will help a lot. My renal scan isn't scheduled until the day after I see him though.

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Tissyanne — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:56:43 GMT

@NickNack ,

Thank you for this update on your health. I am so glad that your blood pressure is coming down for you. Now, you can enjoy the holiday with your Henry and Ava.

I will be keeping you in my prayers for good results from the testing to come.

Merry Christmas to you, Henry, and Ava.

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San Antonio Gal — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:11:58 GMT

@KKJ wrote:
@NickNack So glad your BP is lower now. When will you find out about the kidney lesion? I can so relate to the stress of health probs--and right during the holidays! I had to have a biopsy just yesterday as an earlier scan showed something in my pelvis. I had cancer 4 yrs ago and they're pretty sure it's back. Am very scared.

Hoping the results come back showing it's not back @KKJ . My thoughts are with you and sorry you're having to go thru this. Please give us an update. Take care.

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KKJ — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 19:44:50 GMT

@San Antonio Gal and @NickNack Thanks for your kind words. I'm hoping for a good result as well but Dr. is pretty sure it is as the tumor marker test I took awhile back was sky high which is indicative of recurrence.