Chandelier Reflected on Glass Door
This image may look confusing, but that's approprate. Life is confusing.
Yesterday I went for a follow-up appointment with my primary care practitioner, except that I didn’t see her. I saw a new nurse practitioner. These days there is a shortage of medical personnel, which has been the case since Covid hit in 2020.
We talked about my lab test results and the lightheadedness that sent me to urgent care last week. The test had shown extremely low sodium, so she wants me to start taking a sodium tablet every morning. She also recommended compression stockings. I have my doubts about those because I can’t stand anything binding around my legs, but I have ordered a pair. She wrote an order for more lab tests.
My blood pressure was low, so she measured it with me reclining, sitting up, and standing up. She said I have postural hypotension, which causes my blood pressure to drop when I stand up. That’s why I get dizzy and sometimes feel like I might fall over.
We also discussed my earlier test results, which indicated that my vitamin D level is still low and my protein level is low. This is in spite of my trying to bring those up. I complained that it’s very difficult getting more nutrition when I’m trying to keep my weight down.
My knee has been hurting more, sometimes waking me up at night. Supposedly losing weight can help your joints, so I’d like to have less weight impacting my knees. I’ve never had luck at losing weight, but I certainly don’t want to gain any. Exercise is not an option right now due to the knee pain and my slowly healing back.
I am so sorry you are having all these health issues Linda but am happy you are getting the medical attention you need. Hopefully with the right meds they'll sort it all out. Please let us know how things go.
ReplyDelete(Hugs) Just don't stand up too quickly!
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections in your photo.
Sounds like whatever path you take there is a pitfall.
ReplyDeleteSame shortage here... My GP retired, took me 8 months to find one accepting new patients
ReplyDelete...each of us share the same problem.
ReplyDeleteI have not had the low BP for a while, but I know how it feels upon standing, so I've got this stand and wait thing happening before I try to move. I got compression socks for men, as a nurse said they are easier to get on and off. (She lied, they're all hard to get on and off!) But they did work, before I got a drug that controls that (diuretic thing.) I drink protein shakes sometimes, because someone said more protein might help my brain functions. The jury is still out on that! Take it easy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for all your problems. It does happen as we age. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just stay healthy like a 4 year old?
ReplyDeleteWow, so much going on! I hope things settle down with your blood work and blood pressure. Take care, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI was sorry to read about these health issues you are experiencing. Sending positive thoughts across the miles and hoping things improve for you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I hope you start feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI started eating a mostly carnivore diet three years ago and lost 30 pounds in a few months. I eat as much as I want and I feel better now than I did 20 years ago. The weight never came and back my chronic back pain is way less.
Take care and get fit soon!
ReplyDeleteI like the photo, I like the reflections. Sorry for your health issues. I too could lose weight. I know what I'm doing wrong. If I could I wouldn't need my medications for high blood pressure or cholesterol. I have low D also, even though I take supplements.
ReplyDeleteHope you fell better now, Take care. Get well soon _ ()_
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