Down a pill, up a symptom. Seems like they should be linked, but there not. The new symptom started a couple of weeks ago. I was hoping it would go away, but hasn't. My lip and right hand have developed slight tremors. Not all the time, but it has been coming back consistently. My lip feels like it has electricity running through it. Right now I notice it, but it doesn't effect me at all. Hopefully it'll stay that way. If not, well just something else to deal with on the vast chalkboard of FTD symptoms.
For the last year or more I've had this indiscriminate cough. It comes and goes. No rhyme or reason, just a pain in the ass dry cough. No phlegm involved. I'm down to just a few medicines for my heart and blood pressure, so it was easy to look up side effects. Sure enough, Lisiniprol one of my blood pressure medications was the culprit. It was listed first as the most frequent side effect. Three days off and no more cough. Of course I should contact my cardiologist, but since I never even followed up after the results of my tests a month ago, why bother. I'm all doctored out.
*I now have a follow up appointment with my Cardiologist for next week.
I did have a nice surprise at my local pharmacy. It's a neighborhood place and they've known me forever. I picked up my usual assortment of pills. The only difference was this time there was no charge. I asked why and the guy behind the counter shrugged his shoulders and smiled. I've no idea what's going on. Guess I have a "drugstore angel." Happened to me there a couple of years ago with pharmaceuticals and other things I tried to purchase. Another wonderful mystery.
Things have been very quiet with me lately. I've been spending a few hours a day at "Cafe Bunni" and heading home. I'm not sure why I feel like I'm doing nothing with my life, but I feel so vacant. I guess I do to much of nothing and I'm just not used to doing nothing. Yet, I feel so comfortable doing nothing, but it's not me. Then again, me isn't me anymore. With FTD it seems me keeps changing.
Howard
congrats on your "drugstore angel"!
ReplyDeletethe tremors... wild guess, but maybe one of your meds is causing that.
BTW: I was on several BP meds for a few years, turns out my BP is in the "high/normal" range, and always has been. The MDs were effing around and experimenting on me because "we like to see it lower". Yep, I am way "doctored out too"
Peter
Hi Peter,
DeleteThe tremors might be one of the heart meds. That's all I'm on. The tremors aren't bad and not bothering me, so I'll just keep on truckin.
Definitely, doctored out.
Howard
:-) Glad to hear about the drug store angel!!
ReplyDeleteMeds are such a problem. I hate them - but they stop my husband getting into awful situations. :-( But then they give him other problems. We just take the route of least pain.
I am happy for drug store angel and follow up appointment with cardiologist. When you get your calendar white board that should take some time to write everything on it. Peace and stay strong:O)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post Howard. Glad an angel droppd by your pharmacy. WEll done on the cardiologist appointment. I think you achieve a lot!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Jenny and the cats
Hi Jenny,
DeleteThanks. Went to the Cardiologist yesterday. Lost 10 pounds and my tests came out clean. I used to have a cat that adopted me. I'll post it sometime.
Howard