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Self check for protien in urine?

post #1 of 6
10/28/09 at 8:33pm
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How do i get a hold of some of these strips? Do pharmacies sell them? Also personally what bp would you be concerned enough to warrant going in to see a dr?
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post #2 of 6
10/28/09 at 10:25pm
I think it's anything over 140 systolic or over 90 diastolic. I ordered mine at cascade medical supplies, actually if you want them PM me and they're yours... My baby is here already .
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post #3 of 6
10/28/09 at 11:03pm
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that was what i thought was the cutoffs from googling.. mine was 133/89 tonight at the drug store and i have had a headache for a few days though that could be from my constant morning sickness.. i really dont want to go in to get checked unless totally necessary because of the can of worms it will open with UPing but i am not going to be stupid either.. i would love the test strips but i am in canada is that okay to ship them here? i wont get them for a few weeks but it might be soon enough
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post #4 of 6
10/30/09 at 1:11am
"I think it's anything over 140 systolic or over 90 diastolic. I ordered mine at cascade medical supplies, actually if you want them PM me and they're yours... My baby is here already . "


FWIW....technically its any pressure that's 30 points over your baseline BP. Forgive me for correcting, but, a friend of mine had pre-e and she wasn't at the 140/90 mark so I always make the clarification.
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post #5 of 6
10/30/09 at 1:35am
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Originally Posted by soxthecatrules View Post
"I think it's anything over 140 systolic or over 90 diastolic. I ordered mine at cascade medical supplies, actually if you want them PM me and they're yours... My baby is here already . "


FWIW....technically its any pressure that's 30 points over your baseline BP. Forgive me for correcting, but, a friend of mine had pre-e and she wasn't at the 140/90 mark so I always make the clarification.
To correct 1 step further, LOL, it's 30 points higher than your normal systolic, and/or 15 points higher than your normal diastolic that is cause for concern and further testing.
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post #6 of 6
11/6/09 at 12:00am
Any pharmacy that carries diabetic supplies will have them. Even walmart!
The ketosticks also come in protien/sugar strips,
But online you can get the 10-in-1 sticks.
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