[2Jedismom]

Yes! As a matter of fact...

Here's the update.

Dr called me late yesterday afternoon and said that before they would schedule a visit with the nephrologist, he wanted another 24 hour urine test done. They are checking Aldosterone, Cortisol and something called 5HIAA.

I can't drink any coffee for 24 hours!

She also ordered a urine drug screen. That's ok.

She also started me a THIRD blood pressure medicine. A Catapres patch, which I apply once a week. I started that last night after my bath.

BP this morning 160/110.

[HairOfTheDog]

I can't drink any coffee for 24 hours! She also ordered a urine drug screen. That's ok.

No coffee AND no crack? Man... that's hard ;~)

[JenB]

Glad they’re on top of things for you! Take it easy....

[g'nad]

I can't drink any coffee for 24 hours!

hope the docs figger out wazzup... prayers will be cont'd...

[SuziQ]

I can't drink any coffee for 24 hours!

ARGHH! That, alone, would make MY BP go up! ;o) I hate it when I can't drink coffee before a physical or a mammogram. I go in for the test, then, on the way home, stop at the nearest Dunkin Donuts to get a HUGH cup o coffee.

[RosieCotton]

I sure wish this wasn’t taking so long. :-\ But it sounds like progress, huh? Are you starting the 24 hour test right now?