Medical Update Monday in These Foolish Things
- July 8, 2019, 3:48 p.m.
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Doc appointment with Dr. Jeff (my friend) went really well. We talked about the injury and my last scans I had and how the dissecting aneurysm is still there but right now it’s somewhat small - so even though I have gone to see a neuro interventionist, the best option for us is to keep a watchful eye on this sucker. I think I should name it. How about I name it Lump? Remember that song?? Obviously my aneurysm is female:
She’s Lump
She’s Lump
She’s Lump
She’s in my head…
She’s Lump
She’s Lump
She’s Lump
She might be dead.
Ever since the injury my blood pressure has been wacky, so Dr. Jeff is keeping me on the beta blocker (other doc wanted me off of it ASAP - but then again, he was also the one who prescribed Lexapro for the crazies that I did not have…Dr. Jeff said anxiety is a natural side effect of having a very scary medical experience). Anyway. Yes. Beta blocker plus he’s doubling the dosage of my ace inhibitor - look at me with all my medical speak! Bottom line, more meds now and he tells me that these meds can be simplified down the road so that I don’t have to take medication twice a day…but that I will probably be on medication for the rest of my life.
Such is life, eh?
Guys, I’m still thrilled to be alive. Every. Freaking. Day.
I remain gratefully,
GS
The Thirsty Oriental ⋅ July 08, 2019
You're handling this with so much grace. <3
Deleted user ⋅ July 08, 2019
We are all glad you are recovering healthy and happy. 🙂
Ginger Snap Deleted user ⋅ July 09, 2019
Thank you SO MUCH. That's so nice of you!!
bobbi01 ⋅ July 08, 2019
Great idea to switch to this Doc.
Ginger Snap bobbi01 ⋅ July 09, 2019
Thank you...so lucky that I just happened to run into him on the city trail!
Satine ⋅ July 08, 2019
This makes so much more sense. So happy you changed doctors. xx
Ginger Snap Satine ⋅ July 09, 2019
Me too!
Athena ⋅ July 08, 2019
The pro-Lexapro doc was anti beta blockers? I do not trust that guy AT ALL.
Ginger Snap Athena ⋅ July 09, 2019
Yep. I started talking with Dr. Jeff and right away I could tell that his philosophy aligned with Dr. G, Dr. H AND Dr. D. These guys all think alike. This is my Doctor Tribe!
Deleted user ⋅ July 09, 2019
You are handling this like a champ !
Ginger Snap Deleted user ⋅ July 09, 2019
That's so nice of you to say. I'm still scared and kind of wimpy about it, but I'm working through it.
Deleted user Ginger Snap ⋅ July 09, 2019
You seem very brave and to be embracing all of Life along the way . Not many people could do that !
kashka ⋅ July 09, 2019
You had something extremely scary AND ONGOING happen to you. Why wouldn't you be anxious? Glad the new doc is better.
Marg ⋅ July 09, 2019
Ah that was a good move to switch to Dr Jeff then!
plushcreep ⋅ July 10, 2019
I always liked Weird Al's parody, Gump.