| better living thru chemicals. |
[May. 12th, 2008|03:55 pm] |
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It seemed my beta-blocker was starting to kick in the later half of last week. I was told that one side effect would be fatigue. I had enough sleep but I would wake up feeling like I was up all night. I would get it after lunch as well. I've been napping in the evenings too. Friday evening I crashed around ten, slept all night and still had a nap the next afternoon.
Today I feel more like myself.
I don't know if it's the Zokor or the fat free soynaise but I've been a little gassy too. The kind of gassy I can't blame on the cat. There's been a little weight gain as well.
The Lisinopril has caused a little dehydration but that's easily remedied with copious amounts of water. I have a standing reservation for the men's room. I want to start having meetings in there.
It's the low dose aspirin that doesn't seem to have any side effects. |
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| Thumpie update |
[May. 7th, 2008|09:37 pm] |
I went back to the hospital for a check up on my heart after two weeks on the blood pressure meds. My pressure is still boarder line hypertensive. They want to add a beta blocker on top of my ace inhibitor. This is the blood pressure stuff that is suppose to help my heart heal up after the last event. The beta blocker is suppose to lower my heart rate a little as well. I'll have to where my heart monitor in a couple of days and see what happens.
I have another echo cardiogram scheduled in a couple of months and hopefully I won't have to take the blood pressure any more. It sound like I'm stuck with the Zocor, that's the one for cholesterol.
It sounds like I've been afflicted with the family curse. Both my parents had hypertension. I think a couple of my siblings are dealing with blood pressure issues too.
I don't think this will affect my ability to take the walk. We'll see.
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[Sep. 21st, 2006|09:38 am] |
I guess mom had a low day. She's been having pain in her bad leg. She gets a vicodin if she needs it. It wigs her out a bit. Now she's asking for two. If this happens on a regular basis she may need to move over to the nursing home side of the building. I don't like where this maybe going. Looking back on the last three years she been in much worse shape but she seems to be slowly slipping back there.
I just want her to see her grandson. She can be in a wheelchair high as a kite. I just want her to see her grandson. |
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| I guess they gave mom the finger. |
[Aug. 1st, 2006|10:50 am] |
Mom had hand surgery yesterday to deal with a problem she's been having with the tendons on one finger. She's had this ugly brace on her dominant arm for two weeks and now she will have a brace, stitches, and new medication. This isn't going to help her cognitive abilities. The Procedure by itself isn't a problem but on top of mom's other problems it can be really disruptive. Pain meds especially new ones tend to mess with her head and her appetite. I'm going to call her over lunch to see how she's doing. She should be home by then. |
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| Time for your meds. |
[Apr. 22nd, 2005|01:47 pm] |
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After some evaluations have been made it was decided the the house nursing staff should take care of Mom'm meds. Because of her nursing career this kind of upset mom. In the end she decided to let it happen. She is aware of and had commented on her memory problems.
My sister on the other had thinks mom's doctors don't know what they're talking about and should mind their own business. Mom seems fine to her. L merrily swims in denial. |
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| Are you sure you can handle this. |
[Mar. 9th, 2005|02:50 pm] |
Last sunday evening mom asked for her cat back. She asked me if it was ok if she changes her mind later. I had to give my own mom the pet responsibility speech.
"No one is going to take care of this cat but you. It's very important you understand that because we won't get you another."
It felt odd.
Tuesday she ask for some help getting her prescription filled. When you call the pharmacy you get the machine they never talk to you in person. I got impatient and a little frustrated with it I bet mom just got furious with them. It's the whole automated phone dance. For your answer is yes press, one if no press two, if you would like to take to the pharmacist wait until heck freezes over. I managed to refill her prescription but I didn't get any kind of confirmation until this morning. My sister is the medical officer as far as mom is concerned. I talked to her about it and she will either take care of it in the future or go to the pharmacy in person with mom. As long as mom is involved. She really wants to take care of it her self. I think as long as L is there she shouldn't have any problems. |
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