Wednesday, April 21, 2021

A brief update

Today may be a better day.  

I'm taking a different blood pressure med, added to the one I was already taking.  Last night my BP numbers were better than they had been for a week, although still somewhat high; I think it takes awhile to get the blood pressure going in the right direction.  

I was still so miserable with acid reflex when I visited the doctor Monday; I asked if I could take Sucralfate again, because eighteen months ago it was the only thing that seemed to help.  It has to be taken at least an hour before a meal and at bedtime, four times daily, but it worked before, and this morning after taking it for two days, I find it's giving me relief again (knock wood).  Honestly, it seems to have less long-term side effects than omeprazole, which does nothing for me these days.  Samantha was hesitant to prescribe it, but she gave me enough for a month and said to ask the specialist if it's OK for me at this time.

I rescheduled the procedure I missed last Friday, so I will be having that done Tuesday of next week.

I've "slept" in a recliner for the last four nights, but last night I slept in bed.  I woke up at 2 AM, which is too early.  But I got more rest that I've had for a long time, and I think I'm going to crawl back in bed again.  

I believe that about sums it up.  Getting old is not for sissies.  I'm sorry I didn't update sooner, but I was waiting until I felt better to update.  Thanks to all of you who expressed concern while I was away from blogging.  I simply did not feel like getting on the computer, and there really wasn't much to tell anyhow.

Peace.




9 comments:

  1. Thank you for the update.

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  2. So glad you are feeling better. It it works, that's wonderful.

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  3. Nothing beats restful sleep, even if it isn't all night long.

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  4. I'm hoping you continue to get better!!

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  5. I'm glad you got some sleep. I've been concerned. Hope that you find the right meds that will allow you to get back to normal life.

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  6. Glad you found a medicine that works but will feel better once you have the procedure.Then you can get this fixed not just tamed. Hope you can continue getting some rest. That is vital. Let us know.

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  7. Thank you for the update. I have been concerned about you and have you in my prayers.

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  8. Oh my goodness, you've had quite the rough time of it all. Just got a new computer after being without one for about a month and so I am catching up on everyone I follow. So happy to read that you are starting to feel better. Wendy

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  9. I agree with you about the problems of aging. I never know what to expect next. I'm so sorry about the acid reflux. That sounds awful.

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