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And I'm awake.
for now.
The blood pressure. OH yes, the blood pressure. Not only do I get to worry about my hypo-thyroidism, I also get to worry about my blood pressure. Both of which are products of genetics.
I've been on blood pressure medicine since after I had Ariel almost five years ago. I have five brothers and sisters and all but one of us are on this medicine. I have been feeling fine.
I went to see my OB about a week and a half ago when she told me by BP was high, something to the tune of 145/88. She asked me to come back and have it rechecked in one week, I did and it was just as high. My recheck was two days ago. Since then, I have not been feeling right. I feel a lot of pressure in my head, dizzy, light headed, simply put, not right.
I had essentially decided last night to call my GP (as directed by my OB) sometime today, as it seemed like my BP was getting higher and higher. (I have a blood pressure reader at home) So, this morning, first thing, I checked my BP, it was 149/102. Which is just not good at all. It's terrible, really.
I got in to the see the doctor. While there I also told him about this feeling I was having that felt like I was being choked, which is very annoying and sometimes a little frightening. Before I even told him that, he felt my throat region. He told me my thyroid was swollen and that I need to have an ultrasound done and some lab work. He feels very strongly that my thryoid is kinda freakin' out and my body is being "sent into a tailspin." He sent me home with lab orders and told me to double up on my current blood pressure meds. When I came home from my appointment, my BP was 157/108.
Needless to say, I'm trying to take things a little bit easy, my ultrasound isn't until next week, unless there is a cancellation, which does suck, considering it feel likes someone is squeezing my neck.
So, once again, the thyroid rears it's ugly head once again, causing problems.
Damn genetics.
oh my goodness. I'm glad you didn't ignore the rising b/p. the U/S is not until next week! Will your insurance let you go anywhere else?
I totally understand the genetic thing. Thyroid issues are the same in my family.
wow, go rest, relax and try some yummy guacamole, I hear it's the newest cure all...
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | October 11, 2007 at 05:25 AM
Beth, I will be thinking about you. The high blood pressure and the feeling that your throat is being squeezed has GOT to be scary. I hope the doctors get this figured out and I wish your ultrasound was sooner, for your sake. Please keep us posted!
Posted by: Amy F. | October 11, 2007 at 06:51 AM
Wow that is scary! Thankfully you went in to see your doctor, now if they could just somehow get your ultrasound in sooner. Take it easy!
Posted by: Lynette | October 11, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Gosh..I hope everything turns out ok...Feel better, ok?
Posted by: dixiechick | October 11, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Take care of yourself, I'm so sorry to hear about your bp and thyroid. I'm worried about you! I can't believe that you can't get in for that ultrasound.
Hang in there!
Posted by: Lisa@Take90West | October 11, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Take it easy this week. This is definitely not something to be messing around with...but you know that.
I hope everything gets straightened out SOON!
Posted by: Thea | October 11, 2007 at 11:32 AM
How very scary! I can't believe they can't just fit you in for the ultrasound. Sit's it's waiting... does it mean it's not too serious? Just annoying? I hope that's what it means.
Posted by: Colleen | October 11, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Wha? I agree with CE. I think you should find another place to get the Ultrasound. Don't make me drive down there and take you myself (I'll do it -- you know I will).
Posted by: Jenny from Chicago | October 11, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Wow Beth! So glad you went to the doctor! That sounds scary! Take care and keep us updated!
Posted by: Beth@sportsmomma | October 11, 2007 at 01:14 PM
A thyroid ultrasound is pretty easy to fit into a busy schedule at a radiology office. I'd call and ask to speak to one of the ultrasound techs and tell him/her you're feeling really uncomfortable and your blood pressure is high and you're concerned about that. I bet that they'll work you in. I hope the doctor will figure out what's going on. Feel better soon!
Posted by: Sincerely Anna | October 11, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Wow...
Lord, be with Beth. Especially in these days before her ultrasound. Ease the strangling sensation. Your will, though, Lord. Whatever You do, we know that you are achieving eternal things for her. Give her peace, give her rest. In Jesus' name...AMEN.
I'm with you.
Posted by: Faerylandmom | October 11, 2007 at 04:41 PM
Truly, can you get in somewhere before you leave for the weekend?!?!? Assuming you're still making the trip, once you get there, you will be at the mercy of booger and cooter in the rural clinic if anything goes awry!
Posted by: Michelle | October 11, 2007 at 07:40 PM