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Title: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: bucknut on November 02, 2011, 04:08:22 AM

My name is mike,im 41.I had a stroke 08 and they found i had cardiomyapathy (ENLARGED HEART) and chf.had a ICDplaced. This is all due to uncontrolled malignet hypertension,have been on 13 meds ever since.Have not been able to work and this is very hard for me.i was in Marine corps. when i was 17 and have worked ever since.Anyway was admitted to hospital this weekend with bp 220/139 did a bunch of tests and they founf i have protine in urine,and my creatine was3.7 so now am seeing a neph. today.just wanted to say whats up and i appreciate this site.GO BUCKEYES!!!!

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: willowtreewren on November 02, 2011, 04:27:41 AM

Hi, Mike.

It sounds like you have been through the mill!  :cuddle;

You'll find lots of information here and also plenty of support.

 :welcomesign;

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: bucknut on November 02, 2011, 04:49:05 AM

 :thx;

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: MooseMom on November 02, 2011, 09:11:43 AM

Protein in the urine and a creatinine of 3.7 usually means kidney disease of some sort.  Uncontrolled hypertension can cause kidney damage, and since you have experienced this, I wouldn't be surprised if your kidneys were affected.  Please let us know what your neph has to say.  I'm guessing that more tests will be in order, and once the results come back, you'll have a better idea of what to expect next.

I'm glad you joined and hope you will keep us informed about your situation.

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: Desert Dancer on November 02, 2011, 10:24:43 AM

Hi, Mike!  :welcomesign;

I can't add much to what MooseMom said; she hit the nail on the head. But I can say: ANOTHER BUCKEYE?! You'll find there are a lot of us here!

Good luck with your neph visit and let us know how everything turns out.

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: ToddB0130 on November 02, 2011, 12:36:21 PM

Welcome aboard !  This site will provide you with much needed information.  Check out the information about renal diet.  It's something you can try to take control of now that you're aware of this diagnosis.  Best of luck.

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: Traveller1947 on November 02, 2011, 05:04:10 PM

Hi, bucknut!  Your history sounds a lot like mine.  Don't be discouraged.  Follow your nephrologist's advice carefully and, otherwise, just live your life.  You've come to the right place for help and information.  Lots of good people here.  All the best on your journey.

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: sullidog on November 02, 2011, 05:28:36 PM

what part of ohio? I'm in columbus but from chillicothe

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: bucknut on November 03, 2011, 10:41:08 AM

im from the warren/youngstown area.Thank you all for the replies.it sucks having a serious illness,but heaven wont take me and  hells afraid i'll take over :boxing;

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: Poppylicious on November 03, 2011, 11:37:55 AM

 :welcomesign; Mike!

Title: Re: Hello from the Buckeye State!!
Post by: Ang on November 07, 2011, 03:37:14 PM

 :welcomesign;