Hypervolemia symptoms

New here - 43 yr old female seeking reassurance

2022.10.15 23:27 YouseTheirName New here - 43 yr old female seeking reassurance

Hi, I'm 43 yrs old, female, two kids. Medicated for PCOS (metformin), ADHD (recent) and now, hypertension.
I've always been anxious and had white-coat hypertension. First time my doc noticed was when I was 29 or 30. I lost weight after that and had two kids with little incident. Tho, after my 2nd was born, I had hypervolemia and the two symptoms I had were shortness of breath and super high BP - I was hospitalized, put on BP meds and blood thinners as a precaution, and weaned off the BP meds within a month of it all.
Over the years I have had ECGs EKGs and a 24 hr holter monitor in 2019 and all were perfect. I was gaining some weight but nothing too worrisome I think.
At the start of the pandemic I noticed hearing my pulse in my right ear. I got a BP monitor and I was in the 140s, was prescribed perindopril 4 mg. I was definitely under a tonne of stress. Had a health scare but also at the same time started walking, eating better, and started on antidepressants and so we thought I was okay and I barely took the meds.
2 yrs later (present day) I haven't been taking care of myself for a good year or so. Bad, processed food; little activity; high stress thru work and grad school. Weight gain (all around the belly). Diagnosed with ADHD in the summer and started meds in August. Doc told me to monitor my BP again. I didn't - was too busy. Then in Sept (just as work/life was getting more stressful) I realized I was getting headaches almost daily, and the pulse in my ear was back. Started measuring and my BP is pretty high. Spoke to my doc and we have a proper appt next week, in the meantime she's said to start back on the perindopril and keep monitoring. I also havent taken my ADHD meds since last Weds. I am okay without them I think - just knowing I had ADHD has given me more tools to manage it than anything else.
Measuring my BP itself makes it rise and this is the highest its ever been. I just can't seem to calm down and I'm worried.
I'm thinking of calling in sick this week and just resting, exercising gently, getting some good veggies and low sodium food in me, some more, but then it means I might just be coming back to more stress at work. I don't know.
Any advice? Any reassurance? Thanks in advance.
Edited to add: I am otherwise in good health. Can go up a flight of stairs without losing breath. Sleep isn't great - tired a lot but able to function. And i am speaking to my doctor on Monday via telephone appt.

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2022.09.16 20:43 GummyOblongata Hypervolemia vs Hypovolemia

How do you remember the signs and symptoms of Hypervolemia vs Hypovolemia? I am trying to think about it practically, instead of memorizing. However, I still get tripped up.
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2022.08.29 20:02 Ecvk [OC] Hyponatremia: Causes and Diagnostic Algorithm. Hope you'll find this useful!

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2022.04.18 04:05 VanillaSnake21 Why does hypervolemia cause tachycardia (and not bradycardia)?

Just going off the basic homeostatisis principle of negative feedback loop involving baroreceptors in the aortic arch, shouldn't the high blood volume cause an increase in blood pressure and therefore cause vasodilation and vagus stimulation - causing the heart rate to slow down? So why is a symptom of hypervolemia tachycardia? Thanks.
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2021.03.26 17:47 Veera_vp_24 Complication & Benefits of IV Therapy

Complication & Benefits of IV Therapy
Today, IV therapy used more commonly for patients striving for improved health, whether that be to help avoid the next flu virus or simply to have more energy throughout the day.
IV therapists have the ability to work in a wide range of facilities due to the need for IVs around the clock. It’s believed to be completely safe, effective, and restorative. IV therapists make a huge impact on the patients in their care. They offer pain relief, knowledgeable treatment, and high-quality care in their time of need.
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  • Energy and metabolism-boosting treatments that offset seasonal affect disorder, depression and expedite weight loss efforts
  • Magnesium to prevent eclampsia and premature labor
  • Short-term intravenous therapy with deoxycholic acid to help dissolve cardiac and carotid plaques and improve lipid profiles
Intravenous therapy (IV therapy) is the quickest and safest way to administer vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to enhance immune function, increase energy levels, and help manage a variety of chronic health problems.

Complication of IV Therapy

There are have some complication of IV Therapy. They are:
  • Phlebitis
Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. Veins are blood vessels in your body that carry blood from your organs and limbs back to your heart.
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Some people with phlebitis have no symptoms, but others may experience signs like pain, tenderness, redness, and a bulging vein.
  • Extravasation
Extravasation is the accidental injection or leakage of fluid into the subcutaneous. It has been estimated that between 10% and 30% of patients receiving IV therapy may experience this complication. Most extravasations have only minor sequelae.
  • Hypervolemia
Hypervolemia is a condition in which there is too much fluid in the blood. It is also known as fluid overload. Although the body does need plenty of fluid to remain healthy, too much can cause a dangerous imbalance.
  • Infection.
If the IV line, port, or skin on the site of injection are not properly cleaned prior to inserting the IV, the likelihood of infection increases. This can be prevented with proper sterilization and hygiene.

Benefits of IV therapy

Including IV therapy in your wellness routine brings several health benefits that can leave the candidate feeling better, faster. Read on to discover how IV therapy at various Medical Clinics can benefit.
  • Experience a boost in overall wellness and immunity
IV therapies offer a way to boost overall wellness by providing a balance of electrolytes, vitamins, and nutrients to help patients reach an improved state of physical and emotional wellness.
Feeling well physically and emotionally also improves stress levels, boosting immunity, and reducing the frequency of illness.
  • Improve the look and feel of your skin and muscles
IV therapies include antioxidants that combat free radicals, helping reduce inflammation and damage to cells.
In addition, IV therapies can support the metabolic process, boost energy levels, and repair damaged muscles and tissue. IV infusions provide a powerful tool to help you look and feel your best.
  • Detoxify and recover faster
The foods you eat, the beverages you drink, and the environment around you can overrun the patient's body with toxins. And as they build up, these toxins find a home in your liver where they’re stored.
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2019.01.08 00:38 palinkaa Why IV fluids may help both POTS & CSF leak

Ever wonder how both POTS and CSF leak patients can take one, two or more IV saline bags at the ER or infusion centers, despite regularly drinking water with electrolytes, yet not present with hypervolemia (water overload)?
Cerebrospinal fluid is currently understood to be produced by arteries in the choriod plexus, but that research is nearly 100 years old. New research shows it may be produced by parenchymal capillaries of the brain and spinal cord. Here are studies explaining both pathways.
"CSF and interstitial fluid are mainly produced and absorbed in the parenchymal capillaries of the brain and spinal cord" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4628155/
"cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is produced from arterial blood by the choroid plexuses" http://neuropathology-web.org/chapter14/chapter14CSF.html
The Spinal CSF Leak Foundation lists both oral and IV hydration as a method for obtaining "temporary symptomatic benefit". https://spinalcsfleak.org/about-spinal-csf-leaks/treatment/
It may be that the mechanism of IV hydration directly to the blood stream alleviates the symptoms intracranial hypotension by helping to promote the creation of cerebrospinal fluid directly -- no GI system involvement to delay the process.
On a related note, Fludrocortisone (Florinef) is sometimes prescribed to POTS patients to increase blood volume. Low blood volume is sometimes suspected in POTS. Fludrocortisone is also prescribed to CSF leak patients. Coincidence, or overlap? Does Fludrocortisone work on a similar mechanism by increasing blood volume and then subsequent CSF production?
"Spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome treated with fludrocortisone.
Spontaneous intracranial hypotension is a rare syndrome characterized by orthostatic headache not associated with trauma or dural puncture. In most cases, it is caused by a spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leakage as demonstrated by neuroradiological studies. The standard of care consists of conservative treatment including bed rest, hydration, and administration of caffeine or glucocorticoids. When such conservative therapy fails, an epidural blood patch is recommended. In this report, we describe the treatment of 2 patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension who failed conservative treatment and went on to have complete and sustained resolution of their symptoms after the administration of oral fludrocortisone." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25612272
Some with POTS will have picc line or a port inserted so that they can regularly be administered IV fluids. Is there a benefit to long-term IV hydration? Ideally, you would want to treat the CSF leak (or related conditions such as craniocervical instability) causing POTS so that invasive hydration is no longer needed for symptom management.
Where to find Doctors with CSF Leak Experience (USA) via the CSF Leak Association: https://www.csfleak.info/links/
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