hypertension

56 yo M with CKD

This gentleman came to see me in April this year to lose weight following a Diabetes type 2 diagnosis from his doctor. He weighed 103 kg , height 171 cms. He has a complex health background – bi-polar was diagnosed at aged 28 years (but he feels he was bi-polar…

56 yo M with CKD and Atherosclerosis

This gentleman came to see me in April this year. He presented with the following: aged 56 years, weight 103 kg, height 171cms. Diagnosed conditions included Bi-polar, pre-diabetic, CKD stage 3, Gout, hypertension, Prostatitis, insomnia with sleep apnoea, emphysema and arthritis. He is taking the following meds: Ramipril, metformin, Tamsulosin,…

35 yo M with Chronic Kidney Disease

Hello, I wonder if anyone can give me some guidance on the following initial case I’ve seen in my CNM nutrition student clinic. 35 yr Male, 172cm, Special forces, sleeps on average 1hr/ day, average 1 full night’s sleep once a month, only from exhaustion. Diagnosis: CKD Stage 1 –…

79 yo M with Intermittent Claudication,

Hello, I am looking for some advice regarding a 79 year old male with intermittent claudication, hypertension, stage III chronic kidney disease (bilateral scaring – childhood reflux). History of duodenal ulcer, ischaemic stroke, TIA’s?, TURP, diverticulitis. Systolic 127-140 Diastolic 40-50 (not a typo – hospital has apparently commented how low…

47 yo M with Hypertension and CKD3

Male client age 47, BMI 31, main health objective – address hypertension 187/90, medication Ramipril 7.5mg per day. His biochemical jigsaw highlights his increased risk of developing CVD: 03 Oct 2014 Creatinine level 128umol/L (59-104) GFR 53 mL/min (consistent with CKD3 as 90 mL/min and above is preferred) Serum HDL…

54 yo F with SLE and APS hypothyroid pulmonary hypertension

Advice please with auto-immune conditions (SLE and APS) for lady in 50’s, especially supplement potential Belle Amatt Registered Nutrition Consultant and Lecturer of Naturopathic Nutrition at the College of Naturopathic Medicine Age-54, sex-F, height 5.10 and weight- 90 KG, widow, 2 youngish children, works full time • Primary Presenting Symptoms…

70 yo F with lots of anxieties about health neuro symptoms

Advice needed please for relevant testing for 70 y/o female, average height and weight, lots of anxieties about health (detailed below) but main concerns now are neuro symptoms Primary symptoms : (gradually worsening) declining memory, foggy brain, pins and needles in left hand and toes, did have severe leg cramps…

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Please could I have some help for a man with IHH (Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)? I am working out whether I can take this man on using the usual tools of functional medicine/nutrition, or whether this may be too complex. I haven’t asked for any more information from him yet. Thank…

82 yo M with Hypertension

Urgent advice needed: HOW TO WORK WITH a GP to best support my client?: Elderly man on anti hypertensives wants to “go natural” My client- an 82 y.o man has enjoyed good health most of his life, but after having an episode of shingles 3 years ago, his health deteriorated.…

76 yo F with Infection Hip Fracture

Hi, my 76 year old mum has had a hip fracture that had an operation in late November. She has an infection set in since February and has not cleared up She has been on strong antibiotics on drip has discomfort and some occasional temperature. What could I recommend alongside…

73 yo F with lose weight

73 y.o. lady who wants to lose weight but other issues to consider 73 y.o lady, 5ft 6ins. 13st 10lb. Retired, single. Unhappy childhood, two failed marriages, and failed long-term relationship ended when 60. Spent many years as a single parent and she knows that there have been times when…

54 yo M with hypertension

Help with Male 54yrs with hypertension, who has been on combinations of antihypertensive drugs over last year, which have not been very effective. This is a friend of mine, who was diagnosed 1 year ago, after he collapsed in middle of night, with micturation syncope (usually associated with low blood…

58 yo F with Ideopathic hypertension

I have seen today a 58 year old lady who discovered six months ago that she has high blood pressure (170/90 to 200/100). She has no family history as she is adopted. Her diet is good, mainly vegetarian with fish and lots of vegetables but no snacks of any kind,…
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