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My 19 year old son and high blood pressure ... And now kidney disease
August 30, 2017, 02:04 PM
S600MBUSAMy 19 year old son and high blood pressure ... And now kidney disease
Hoping for a fast recovery and that you get some answers soon.
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August 30, 2017, 02:37 PM
mark123The diagnosis is high blood pressure causing swelling at the back of the brain. The doctors say once they control the hypertension the issue should resolve itself.
August 30, 2017, 06:54 PM
lbjStill praying all goes well for him.
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August 30, 2017, 06:56 PM
tannerHoping for the best of outcomes! Heavy stuff. Stay strong.
August 30, 2017, 06:59 PM
Mike SMy thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
August 30, 2017, 07:02 PM
0-0Can find any useful words for you and your son, just wishingyouthe best and the best possible resolution tion to his health.
Been reading about him since he was a little kid and consider him part of the extended family
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August 30, 2017, 07:24 PM
4x5My thought and prayers are with you. I hope everything gets under control.
Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice - pull down your pants and slide on the ice.
ʘ ͜ʖ ʘ August 30, 2017, 07:47 PM
mark123His blood pressure is much better now. He is extremely tired. He's responding to questions but just wants to sleep.
Me, too. I could really use a few moments of shut-eye.
Thanks for the prayers, thoughts and encouragement!
August 30, 2017, 08:02 PM
BisleyblackhawkIt's been a long day for you both...if he is resting...you take advantage and get some sleep too if you can...
Still keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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August 30, 2017, 08:18 PM
DSgrouseI am praying for your son. I have just started talking to my doc about my blood pressure these last couple of weeks. I can only imagine the compounded fear and anxiety you and yours must be facing.
August 30, 2017, 09:10 PM
sigmonkeyMay you all rest well tonight.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! August 30, 2017, 09:22 PM
mrbill345Happy to hear the encouraging news. Hoping Marky continues to full recovery. Take care of yourself too.
“Agnostic, gun owning, conservative, college educated hillbilly” August 30, 2017, 09:27 PM
pwelch001Prayers sent for a quick recovery.
August 30, 2017, 09:29 PM
12131Damn, Mark. Sorry to hear about this. Please, do me a favor. If he has not done so, already, start measuring the BP daily
and keep a diary of it. At this early stage of his diagnosis, where the BP can fluctuate widely, measure it preferably twice a day. This is especially more important with renal cause of hypertension, because it is often difficult to control.
Thank God, he didn't have brain hemorrhage from this event.
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August 30, 2017, 09:39 PM
tatortoddPrayers lifted up for Marky.
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DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. August 31, 2017, 06:31 AM
mark123They've had him on nicardipine and his bp has come down to 167/73. They want to bring it down slowly to avoid any further complications.
So far, so good.
August 31, 2017, 07:26 AM
k5blazerYou will be in our thoughts and prayers.
August 31, 2017, 07:29 AM
erj_pilotY'all have been lifted up to The Great Physician...
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mark123They took out his arterial line so that they can move him out of ICU and into a regular room. He's still sleeping but is having an easier time communicating.
September 01, 2017, 09:04 AM
mark123 is the diagnosed reason for his seizure and temporary vision loss.