Lynnedz56
Status: Just out of the hospital
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- I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, approximately. At that time I was on heavy prednisone and had blood clots in my lungs. I went to the doctor a week or so ago and she gave me some rough guidelines, up my glipizide by 1/2 tablet in the morning and said...
- I had a couple really good days. Got a lot done around the apartment and even had lunch out with my son yesterday. Today, I don't feel that great. More short of breath and just feel worn out. And I'm frustrated. I don't do "behaving" well. And...
- Today is 3 weeks out and it took me all day, but I got my apartment cleaned. And I feel pretty good. I rested when I needed to, but this was the first day I actually have to say I had any energy to get things done. I've been reading all the posts...
- It takes time for the meds to become "set" and how what you eat affects you...correct? I have been weaned down to 10 mg of predisone and noticed in the last 2 days that my blood sugar has gone to the "normal" range. And I even have to admit that...
- In a nutshell, I come from a mentally abusive home. At the age of 52, I moved into my own apartment and away from the abuse that I still suffered from aging parents. A year ago my dad fell and broke his hip. It's been a long recovery and he's not...
- I know exercise can affect blood sugar. Due to the blood clots, every little thing I do raises my heart rate sky high. This afternoon I took a shower before testing my blood. And it was the lowest it has been on any afternoon since this all...
- I just stumbled across something and wonder if anyone here has heard of it? Two years ago, after a stent was put in my heart, the doctor started me on Zocor. I did not have high cholesteral, but he wanted to avoid any future problems. I also did...
- I saw my cardiologist today and she told me more reasons to "take it easy" while I heal. My oxygen stats are staying pretty constant when I walk around; however, My heart rate is soaring and she said that is NOT good. That is why I need to rest,...
- I don't know why everything upsets me so much. I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning. I went out and low and behold, I had a flat tire. There was a guy picking up trash in my apartment complex and he said, "How is your day?" And...
- I know this is probably a common complaint and I don't mean to whine; however, I am also on coumadin and this morning my fingers hurt. So, how do you handle it? Or does it just take time to get used to it? I use the computer and can't screw up my...
- I went to the doctor. She reduced my warfarin to 5 due to the high INR. And I am not allowed to go back to work for at least another month. She concurred with the group. It takes time to heal from this. And again, she said the clots need to be...
- This evening when I went to the bathroom I was peeing blood. Which, since I've only been on coumadin for 2 weeks now, scared me. I went to the ER and it took them 5 hours to determine my INR was 5.5 and that was too high. So, they gave me 5 mg of...
- I see my doctor tomorrow and I was reading one of the posts where there were a list of questions. And I have that list. There are several things I want to know. Today I've been home 2 weeks and have had ups and downs already. Today, I tried to ...
- After yesterday's activities, I am worn out today. I notice when I've done too much I get pains between my should blades. Anybody else have that problem? I also notice the pain gets sharper when I get upset and it makes it harder to breathe.
- I have been home from the hospital for 12 days today. I decided this morning to go see the new movie "Tower Heist". I left at 9 and went to get my blood drawn. Went to the movie. Had a coumadin friendly lunch and got home around 2. Was still...