[Sombra]

Cut and pasting this from an e-mail I sent earlier.

I've been battleing blood pressure for the last 7-8 years. The
situation is complicated by the fact that I have give my womb to God
and won't hinder a conception. Because of this, there are only three
medication options, two of which I'm allergic to. Leaving me with one
choice. Methyldopa. I have also used natural aids, during my last
pregnancy I was completely medication free and only used minerals to
regulate my bp. However, since then I've had three miscarriages and
this seems to have thrown me out of whack again. I tried the natural
method and then the medication method and even combined they weren't
working. So two shabbats ago, as a family we decided I'd go off all
meds and all natural methods and we'd just leave it up to Adonai. I
don't want to fear, I want to trust, but it's getting worse. It was
160/100 and now it's more often 10-15 points higher and I'm starting
to get. "feeling" in my chest and kidneys. It's not pain, it's more
like a thickness or a heavyness. Not sharp, but there. I was given an
order for a urine test a few months ago to see if there's a tumour on
my adrenal gland which might be hindering my kidney function, but I
never did the test. I have started the sample collection today. But
I'm stillapprehensive about stepping back into the medical field to
find a solution. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a death wish, I do
want to live a long time. I have many many exciting things about to
happen in our lives, I have much to live for, but I'm so frustrated
with not having a solution to this trouble that also fits in with my
belief structure. I will not close my womb. Closing my womb would give
me many more medicine options, but would also have me dependent on the
medical system for the rest of my life.

I am really hoping that what we are seeing in the world is the
beginning of he tribulation and at the end of the seven years, I will
enter the new millenium completely healed.

I know many of you will disagree with me one one or two or many points
of my decision. That's ok, I'm not asking anyone to make these same
decisions. And I really appreciate your prayers.

~~~

Today the pain in my chest was a little stronger, and I was getting worried. I contacted my Naturopath and discussed all that's been happening.. She encouraged me to go through with the urine tests, saying that an adrenal gland tumour was easy to fix, and that I should get back on the Magnesium.. but if there's no tumour on my adrenals, we'll start again and try to figure out the problem..

So.. to you,. my CUC sisters, I'd covet your prayers for healing, or stabilizing of my blood pressure.. and for me to not fear.

Thanks

[Gentile]

will pray...and the adrenals will REALLY mess things up. you know, my bp has been up lately...i'm working on it...it seems to be helped right now by calcium/mag alone...so it's not super bad. ;) praying for you my sweet friend.

[Solace]

Praying for your healing Sombra. ((hugs))

[myangelsmama]

((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) Have you tried herbs to lower your BP and help your endocrine system? You said minerals but not herbs specifically. Is your thyroid functioning normally? I understand your conflict with entering into the medical system, I feel much the same way you do about that; but I have come to the belief that sometimes that is how God helps us and that He may have something else to show us (or someone else) along the way. I think I would go and get the test and take it from there but I understand if your heart is not to do that. Praying for you, mama.

[jlgoinggreen]

Still praying for you Sombra. May our Lord lead you in the direction He wants you to go.

[skittles46]

First off, you will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers as much as my foggy pregnant brain can remember!

Secondly, having struggled with blood pressure most of my life that I remember, I finally decided it had to be figured out and conquered several months ago, when it almost cost me being able to have a tooth pulled that desperately needed pulled. I can't say I've completely succeeded, but I've come a long way, and for the first time in my life have seen pressures in the "normal" range. What it takes for me is an almost complete avoidance of all refined sugar or white flour products. In 2 weeks I watched my pressures go from 160/100 on average to 125/80-85 on average. Now mine still flux a lot, but it has made a tremendous difference, and I watch them go back up for a season when I "goof" or forget to be careful in what I eat.

That said, I also second checking your thyroid/adrenal balance. That's a project we've been on for several years here after making a huge difference in my ADD husband and ADHD daughter and son with supplements for one or both of those. As a note, if your body is in adrenal fatigue, it can also cause miscarriages.

Well, I hope I've helped somehow. Feel free to ask anything else of me, or tell me to be quiet :)

Hannah

[Cara]

Praying. If I see anything that might be helpful I'll post, but I just don't know much about BP, and I know you've tried a LOT of natural stuff.

A total shot in the dark, but we're finding a lot of health benefits to cutting grains/starches out of our diets (me and the kids, Dad's not interested in trying). And I've just been learning about amino acids and how they can help the body function normally, this article is specifically related to moods, but maybe there would be something for BP?

http://www.cheesesla...-the-mood-cure/

Edited to add: I totally support your avoidance of western medicine if you feel called to- I've used western medicine off and on, and it's always caused more problems (in short term or the long run) than it's solved. I know it has it's place, but they really haven't been overly helpful for you anyway, have they?

This post has been edited by Cara: 17 June 2010 - 01:36 PM

[Jewel]

Sombra, I will be praying! Love you friend!

[kbl]

Oh Sombra,

You have my prayers. I can sympathize with how awful HBP can make you feel.

I usually run 102/57, but have recently ran quite high for me. I found the cause to be radon for me.
Weds night I went from my low to 144/89 in less than an hour. My husband took me out of that space to get fresh air. I was so dizzy and sick.
In about 30-40 minutes I was down to 106/64. I am still recovering in strength and balance as I am not completely out of the radon environment (yet).
I have experienced this a few other times, not realizing the cause. I can not imagine the frustration of going through this as much as you have.

Often the Lord has a journey for us in learning just how fearfully and wonderfully we are made.
May you know the cause and solution or may you be healed if there is no purpose in this experience.

[LisaS]

praying for you sombra

[MamaGroff]

Just checking in-- so glad I did. I will be praying too, sister.

[cindahomaker]

Praying for you, Sombra.

Do you find your BP goes up in the heat?
Just a passing thought... I think mine does though not dangerously.

[o0o0i0o]

So how are you doing? Did you do the urine test?

You've been on my heart. Praying for you!

[Sombra]

did, haven't heard back yet. the policy around here seems to be, no news is good news,they only call you if there's trouble.