I did take the opportunity to photograph this the other day. It was very overcast, so the colors look richer than they really are.
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I never have give the results of Roger's stress test and echocardiogram. The bottom line is that he has two valves that don't close good, but the doctor chooses to leave them alone right now since it doesn't seem to bother him. He also has a blockage that he wants to keep an eye on. But right now things are okay.
BUT, a while back he had taken Roger off one of his blood pressure meds because his potassium levels were elevated. After being off them, the level went down. But I was worried about his BP. So we put him back on them and had Roger get labs again today after being on the medication for a week.
Late this afternoon, we got a call for me to get him back down there for more labs cause his potassium levels were high again. So now we wait to hear about that. I am really hoping that it was something to do with drawing the blood this morn. I found a list of reasons his potassium would be high...I found the following reason:
Sometimes, lab reports that show high blood potassium are inaccurate. If blood cells rupture while the technician is taking the blood sample or after he or she has obtained it, potassium can leak into the sample and cause a high reading. People with no other symptoms of high potassium should take a second blood test to ensure they are not treated for hyperkalemia if they do not have it.
This sounds possible because the technician had trouble finding a vein. And she could not even get it this afternoon. She had to call in another lady to draw the blood. The second lady got it first thing.
I so hope that is all it is...the first time the labs said it was high, not a week before the Nurse Practitioner had had labs done and it was fine. So it just never made any sense for it to be high. His potassium level has always ran a bit low for the most part.
So keep us in your prayers....
My goodness. What an ordeal for BOTH of you. If potassium is high & it's from the fiasco if finding a vein, is it a possibility to give him half a dose?
ReplyDeleteHope all works out and he can have normal readings.
Please let us know as soon as you find out anything. There are blood pressure meds that do not raise your potassium, and I have taken them. Gosh, I can only imagine how stressed you must be. But it is good that you have not heard anything yet, if it was something bad they would have called right away.
ReplyDeleteI have had problems with low potassium. I had to change meds. I hope Roger’s potassium problem gets sorted out soon. It must be such a sorry for you. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Roger's problems with his potassium levels. Maybe there could be a different blood pressure med that would not effect his potassium levels? I'm keeping you both in my prayers. Your quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Rogers problems. Prayers and best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThis whole thing must have been quite stressful for both of you. It's bad enough getting blood drawn but even worse if you have a technician who isn't as skilled as others.
ReplyDeletestress thy name is healh care, and caregiving. I am glad he is good for now and the blood taking is one of my pet peeves. it beats me why some can do it effortlesly and others can not.. to me if they can't they should not be allowed to do it
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful quilt, is this one a full size? looks big enough for a bed
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful! I hope the problem with Roger's potassium level can be corrected. my hubby recently had his BP meds changed. Take care, enjoy your day!
Love the quilt.
ReplyDeleteGlad Roger's tests we OK - and will pray on the valve and blockage problem.
You would think there would be a medicine that would help BP and not elevate potassium. That is crazy. Hope it is all OK
Praying that all will be well.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautiful. Will of course be praying for Roger, I usually do a few times a week anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of quilt, since I am not so fond of too much white (but I do have some lovely old ones done on white). I can imagine the joy of sleeping under this beautiful quilt. I hope all is well with your hubby.
ReplyDeleteI like the quilt :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about Rogers problems, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
All the best Jan
the quilt looks magnificent - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteabout blood tests - I have to have the "baby butterfly" system as my veins "see the blood nurse and rush to hide" "=_