Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Blood pressure and weight gain, round 3

Welcome back! Coffee's always on around here. Pull up your favorite chair and a grab a cup. Enjoy your visit today! And don't forget to stop back by again soon.

You may remember that I’ve been having trouble with weight gain. I was convinced it was due to the prescription I’ve been on since late last spring for high blood pressure. And you may remember that on my last update about this, I finally got the doctor to agree that it was probable.

In fact, the doctor and I determined I’d gained almost 25 pounds since I began taking it! So, he changed the medication on my last visit. I’ve been on the new prescription for about 3 weeks now and I am happy to report . . .

I’ve lost 10 pounds!!! (Note: I have not changed a single thing besides the prescription!)

And it was confirmed at the doctors office this afternoon. I’m so happy about that. I feel better too, of course. Though I am a bit more tired lately. He did say that this particular med could cause some fatigue. I would much rather deal with a little fatigue than a whole lotta weight gain.

I’m also happy to report that my blood pressure was even lower today!! Even on the previous medication, it had still been slightly higher than my normal range. But today it was right in line with what it’s always been. I’m so, so happy about that!

AND . . . I’m also VERY HAPPY TO SAY that my 11 year old DOES NOT HAVE DIABETES!! Yay! He had the testing today and it all came back normal. WooHoo!

The only thing that’s not good news is that xrays on my back confirmed that I have arthritis in my lower spine. So, the doctor ordered an MRI for both my back and my shoulder.

In any case, this is shaping up to be a good month! I am just over the top that my son isn’t diabetic. My dad and sister were both diabetic and I remember all they went through. I didn’t want that for my son. I know diabetes isn’t the end of the world, but remember — he’s the one with autism. So, adding another thing to the mix . . . well, lets just say, it was a very stressful thought.

Hope your week is good one!

Until next time . . .

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  • (((Hugs Annie!))) Goddess bless you!
    So much going on. Life can be so hectic sometimes. I hope you're making sure you find some time to recharge! You can't share what you don't have.

    I've learned a thing or two about blood pressure over the years. I am 5' 10" and at my highest weight, I was 260 pounds (9-2007) and I'm delighted to report that I now weigh in @ 158. My blood pressure went from an average of 125/80-90 down to 90/74 (when I gave blood Tuesday). I have a resting pulse rate of 60.

    Losing the smallest amounts of weight makes a difference with blood pressure. Much of what I learned I got from Doc. Mercola. Check out this article.
    http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/arch...
    This article came out in his newsletter a year ago and I got it in my inbox. It made enough of an impact on me that I still know where to find it... if that tells you anything..lol
    xoxo~
  • Thanks, El! Much appreciated.

    Well, I am not anywhere near 5'10 LOL. Barely 5' here. ;-) And until I had 4 kids and hurt my back, I was always pretty skinny. In the past few years because of my back problems, I haven't been as active as I used to be, though we do eat pretty healthy around here.

    Thanks for the Dr. Mercola link. I've visited the site several times and there's such good things there. I'll go check it out. Going to have an MRI on my shoulder and lower back here in the next few weeks so we'll see what happens.

    Update: I read the link . . . not so good for me. ;-( I have had a kidney disease for almost 15 years and the ONE thing that keeps me from having major kidney episodes? Using virtually NO Vitamin C. I can only take about 5mcg (yes, that is MICROgrams) of C a day without causing any trouble. More than that, and my kidneys go haywire, sending me to the hospital. Bummer.

    I'm not generally one to take prescription (or even over the counter) medications but I do believe that there is a time for them. Right now, they happen to be my best option. My goal is to be rid of them by October 2010, though. ;-)
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