I checked my blood pressure a few days ago because I've been having some really bad vertigo (dizzy spells) and my BP was out the roof (stage 2) I looked it up on Google and found a site that explained most everything.
So went to clinic this evening I am now on meds, had EKG and blood work. EKG doctor said looks like heart disease of some sort need to see cardiologist.
Dr. wants me to stop working for awhile until meds kick in, no lifting weights, go easy with the relationship stuff :P and honestly I won't stop any of them at the moment :o so going to try and slow it down a notch at least.
So theres a few things behaviorally that need changing #1 is to stop smoking ( pass the copenhagen) I've needed and even wanted to stop for awhile now hope this scare helps been smoking a good 25 years now or more. Diet needs some work I weigh 270 pounds mostly muscle of course ;) but need to trim the fat so here comes all that tasty LITE crap UGH!
Anyhow just want to live another day ( 46 in a few days ) and live a little healthier got rid of a few bad habits just a few more to make life even better.
((((((((((Prayers, Best Wishes and Big NA Hugs to BigV))))))))))
Wow, it seems your loving Higher Power really wants you to take care of your physical health now. I know I've been thinking along the same lines lately. Worried about my hep c acting out on my body. Almost every morning I've started waking up with body ache and fatigue. For one of my friends, the same problem is getting really serious and that scares me too at times...
But I do take it easy on myself. I don't strain myself physically too much and I remember to allow my body to rest and recover, and add my morning yoga, evening walks and taking my liver pills regularly. I've come to know that my physical comfort and wellbeing is very important as that is exactly what contributes or deprives my mental, emotional or even spiritual wellbeing at times.
BigV, it's very important to recognize, acknowledge and respect our physical limitations and needs too. Please take care as we here at MIP need you for another 46 years You're too precious for us.
Hugs, Love, Light.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
I am sitting here just feeling like a tight rope my body aching, my face swollen i am exhausted after a long nights rest, thats the hep C there going to check that also I will know more next week when I return but i'm sure i'm just about ready for some therapy .
I have to accept that i've reached a place in my life , nearly mid life now and things could really take a downward swing if I'm not careful. I have abused my body and still do to much .
Just finished a big cup of tea I usually have that cup with strong coffee need to stop that too but it gets me going , something less strong, 2 cigs rather then 5 this morning LOL little by little.
HAve a great day I have to drag myself out there NOW
That's some progress, taking tea instead of coffee, and smoking two cigarettes instead of 5.
You know what, when I try to smoke less, I end up smoking more, the principle of increased tolerance kicks in for me it seems
Way to go, bro. I'm going for the Liver Function Test next month to see where my liver stands and then take it from there with my hepatologist.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
Check out on the net if you can get a herbal medication that contains "Phyllanthus Niruri" where you live. It's economical, and it's been working wonderfully well for my hep c. It was prescribed by a doctor who was doing research in the field of ayurvedic remedies for hepatitis conditions two years back. I've been taking that and it's been quite effective and helping me a lot. I suggested it to a couple of members in USA and they found it available there. In fact, one of them has found out that it also is an effective herb for other problems like BP too. Try it out.
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
V, I'm sorry that you're facing some medical issues. The good news, though, is that high blood pressure and many cardiac illnesses are treatable. I hope you can find a way to surrender, accept, and follow your doctor's suggestions.
I have also encountered medical challenges in recovery and have a clear understanding of all of the feelings that go along with it: powerlessness, anger, frustration, denial, and so on. I, too, have quit smoking, given up caffeine and many foods except for the rare occasion. It was a process, though. I didn't quit it all over night. Like Tahir said, a little bit at a time. Progress not perfection.
Just for today, let's be as healthy as we can. Just for today, let's follow our doctor's suggestions to the best of our ability. Just for today, let's take good care of our bodies, minds, and spirits.
Thanks Raman never been called precious by anorther man before makes me a little squirmish LOL
So these dieuretics are killing me I feel like poo i'm drained of all body fluids LOL I feel like a dry fig maybe more like a dry apricot but its doing the jopb no adema in my legs today at all thats a first in years.
You're too precious for us.
