BUN related question

#1

I have had a bad virus or “cold” with sore throat, runny nose, and congestion and fever. However, since I had a blood test coming up I made sure I ate well for the few days before the blood draw.

Today I stopped by the doctor’s office for a copy of my results. I was surprised to see that my BUN was 25. Does anyone know if being feverish and sick could affect blood tests? I was assured it would not, but now I wonder. Also, BUN/Creatinine ratio is 31.

I am going to see my doctor on the 20th for a physical and am sure she will discuss the results with me. But I can’t help wondering.

By the way, my Trigs are 68, HDL 58, LDL 14, LDL/HDL ratio 3.6. Even though my total cholesterol is 278, I am thinking this isn’t bad. Anyway, I really don’t worry about cholesterol.

(Empress of the Unexpected) #2

Trigs and hdl look great. But an ldl of 14 must be a typo?

#3

Yes, thanks! It is a typo. LDL is 206, VLDL is 14. Just saw my doctor today. She wasn’t worried at all about the BUN number, but was a little worried about my LDL. Even so, she seemed reluctant to offer cholesterol meds. I told her I wouldn’t take them anyway since I know diet affects cholesterol numbers so quickly and that I would be more inclined to take a CAC test. I also pointed out out my Trig/HDL ratio was good.

Unfortunately, my blood pressure was up again today 160/83. I am still sick, and hope it has something to do with that. It has been nice and low for so long that I stopped checking. I promised her I would check it regularly and keep track and go back to see her in 3 months.

She prescribed an inhaler for me which I probably won’t use since my breathing has been steadily improving over the last few days (virus).

(Bob M) #4

How long have you been keto? Your blood pressure should come down over time.

#5

I’ve been strict keto since August 26, 2018. That’s why I was surprised by the increase. The only thing I can assume is that it has something to do with my being sick. That, or my electrolytes were off this morning.

I agree it’s strange. I guess time will tell as I will check it on my home machine and the one at the local Wal-mart to if it comes down.

Also, I’ve been low on sleep for the last week or so as I haven’t slept well while sick. Perhaps more sleep will help. Or perhaps I’m one of the few salt sensitive people.

(Ian) #6

While sick has you taken many Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen, which I believe may increase blood pressure?

#7

No. I haven’t taken anything. I have been sipping hot cinnamon tea with slices of ginger root daily. Nothing for fever or sore throat. It’s odd.

I haven’t checked my BP since this morning at the doctor’s office and they checked it twice. I will check it in the morning and see what it is like.

(Bob M) #8

My blood pressure, which I take every morning I’m at work, can vary quite a bit, although it never gets as high as yours was. However, I’ve also never taken it while I’ve been sick.

#9

Still high this morning, so I’m fasting today. Not sure if this will make any difference, but it’s the first thing that comes to mind.

(Bob M) #10

Well, that helps me. In fact, I had to end my longest fast (5.5 days) because I was getting dizzy while standing.

Good luck!

#11

Thanks! This is so odd. Hope my BP goes down soon!!!