That's right! This killer gives no warning. One could dress up as it for Halloween. Just put a sheet over one's head and cut-out two eyes. Now, it does not have to be a white sheet. For one is not dressing up as a ghost. Instead, one is going to be wearing a sign (stating the name of the silent killer) attached to the sheet. Or, if one does not wish to ruin a good sheet, then use a large, garbage bag.
A normal blood pressure for most adults is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury. If blood pressure is at or above 140/90 millimeters of mercury, this is a serious health problem especially for people with diabetes or Nephrology (Kidney Disease). Only your doctor can recommend what treatment or medications are right for you.
As with the Atkins diet, the more drastic the change is from your usual way of eating, the more weight you will lose at first. The inventor was trying to help people stay on the very low carb diet. He saw how difficult it was for his patients to stay on it for very long.
Creatinine 4.3 is close to the range that needs dialysis. However, how long you can avoid dialysis depends on your own conditions. Normally, the earlier you take measure to improve kidney function, the longer time you will spend before dialysis. Even in successful cases, many patients with high creatinine level avoid the dialysis in their lifetime.
As for myself, I do not have high blood pressure. Every time I visit my primary care physician, I am always asked about prescribed medications, because my reading is good. I always state that I do not take anything, other than vitamins and supplements. Now, it may have to do with taking a daily supplement of spirulina. I really do not know and I cannot recommend spirulina for lowering one's blood pressure. As for myself, I will continue to take this supplement as a safeguard against high blood pressure and other ailments.