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  1. Happy New Year!

    in Chit-Chat Forum

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    Happy New Year to you, too.

    We got a nice family gathering till late (watching movies and talking about this and that)...

    I was exhausted the following day, but it has been worth...

    Wish you a happy and healthy new year!

    Love,

    Tessa

  2. Update On Amy

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

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    Thanks for the update, Michelle. I have been home for a while because I caught a terrible cold, but I am planning to send the card on Friday and I am glad to know that she will get it on time to send my support to her.

    Love,

    Tessa

    Wishing her a soon recovery, sending my best thoughts and prayers her way.

  6. Low Blood Pressure Lying Down At Night

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

    Posted

    Thank you all for your inputs, for sharing your experiences and answering my post.

    I have got a cold... And have been unable to post before.

    I am still not 100 % recovered, but here I am.

    I agree that it could be my treatment not being taken at the right times. I have to consider the night too.

    Thank you for your information, firewatcher

    Melissaread, I was feeling chest discomfort/pain and tachycardia when it happened.

    Since I?ve changed the times of taking my medication, it has improved.

    Eartmother, I have also taken a protein/complex carb snack right before bed, and it helps too.

    You now, sometimes I am really hungry when I get up in the morning...

    Thank you, Mkoven for telling me that I should not worry about the figures.

    And thank you all for adding your own experience.

    It has been of great help,

    I would say that my bp is better now and I am sleeping better, too. I?ll keep monitoring.

    Love,

    Tessa

  10. Low Blood Pressure Lying Down At Night

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

    Posted

    Hi

    My blood pressure nowadays (during the day) is about 103-67 But sometimes, I wake up at night, walk to the rest room and when I am back and l lie down in bed again, I am having chest pain or discomfort, discomfort breathing and sweats. (Thought I was having tachicardia too, but not according to the data).

    Usually I cannot sleep again until all this is over, which can take about 30 to 90 minutes.

    It does not happen every night.

    Wondering why this was happening, I kept my blood pressure monitor close and checked my pulse and blood pressure for 2 nights.

    Blood pressure: 95-50 heart rate: 72

    and the other night it was 90-45 with a heart rate of 77

    I?ve never had such a low blood pressure lying down before (at least the minimum)

    I thought it was due because of getting up at night and walking to the rest room, but I have been able to confirm that my blood pressure is that low at night lying down (without even getting up).

    My basal blood pressure at 7 am (lying down) is 95-55

    Any idea? Have you gone through this?

    Why is the minimum so low?

    Thank you in advance for your help,

    Love,

    Tessa

  12. Getting Loop Recorder Removed On Wednesday

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Maxine

    So sorry to know about your last experience, but this time should not be the same. :P

    Ernie?s suggestion is not bad, ask the doctor for a recovery time because you could faint... If he feels that you can faint, he will rather prefer you to be close... :(

    Keep us updated and try to be as calm as possible.

    Will be thinking on you and sending you good vibs.

    Hugs

    Love,

    Tessa

  13. Update From The Fishbowl--> Updated Monday @ Noon

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

    Posted

    Dear Melissa

    Thank you for your effort to update. You do not need to say sorry for not doing it earlier... My Godness, how could you do it while in Hospital and ill?:P

    I am glad to see that you are much better than last time and with such a possitive attitude.

    I am sending prayers and good thoughts your way and hope that everthing turns out well for you to be recovered as soon as possible.

    Love,

    Tessa

  15. A Question About Adrenal Function.

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

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    You are welcome.

    I?ve gone through a lot to get where I am now (secondary Adrenal Insufficiency)... And can fully understand other?s sufferings to get answers and clues.

    I am glad to have been of any help.

    There is plenty of information for you to check & a place to solve your doubts (adrenal help forum) following the links. (do not feel ashamed to use the forum I?ve forwarded. They are most helpful).

    If you can, I would be grateful if you can keep me updated on your progress.

    Take care,

    Love,

    Tessa

  25. Does Sodium Influence Heart Rate?

    in Dysautonomia Discussion

    Posted

    By the way, I forgot answering your question: "Does sodium influence heart rate?"

    Of course, it does.

    Sodium is an electrolyte. Chemically, electrolytes are substances that become ions in solution and acquire the capacity to conduct electricity. Electrolytes are present in the human body, and the balance of the electrolytes in our bodies is essential for normal function of our cells and our organs.

    Common electrolytes that are measured by doctors with blood testing include sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate.

    Excess sodium (such as that obtained from dietary sources) is excreted in the urine.

    Sodium regulates the total amount of water in the body and the transmission of sodium into and out of individual cells also plays a role in critical body functions.

    Many processes in the body, especially in the brain, nervous system, and muscles, require electrical signals for communication.

    The movement of sodium is critical in generation of these electrical signals. Too much or too little sodium therefore can cause cells to malfunction, and extremes in the blood sodium levels (too much or too little) can be fatal.

    * Increased sodium (hypernatremia) in the blood occurs whenever there is excess sodium in relation to water. There are numerous causes of hypernatremia; these may include kidney disease, too little water intake, and loss of water due to diarrhea and/or vomiting.

    * A decreased concentration of sodium (hyponatremia) occurs whenever there is a relative increase in the amount of body water relative to sodium. This happens with some diseases of the liver and kidney, in patients with congestive heart failure, in burn victims, and in numerous other conditions.

    Electrolytes are inbalanced when you have Adrenal problems...

    Maybe worth to investigate about it. :P

    take care,

    love,

    Tessa

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