I have been have been a compete "Door Knob!" Let me explain. I wasnt going to put this on the blog, but I thought it my help others. It all started 4 weeks ago...........................
"Go on try it!.....It only takes a minute........what, frightened of what you`ll find?" I shrugged and smiled, "Ok then".
So I let my Auntie Jane place the Blood Pressure collar over my arm and start the little box. All of a sudden, she exclaimed, "This must be wrong, the machine must be broken! 202/100? " She took it again, and it wasnt much different. I was startled at their expressions. So with dire warnings ringing in my ears, I toddled off to the doctors the next week! I still thought I was ok.
Finally I went.
"Ok, your blood pressure is way to high! In fact its dangerously high! " So with his words in my ears and a prescription in my hand I began the treatment.
I have been taking the tablets for several weeks now , and what a difference I have felt!
No headaches, no pains in the neck, feeling lethargic, not sleeping, and loads more! Its like a new start. My cholesterol is up, so there`s pills for that too!
But hey? I feel really good. Of course the eggs and bacon for breakfast have to cease! No more cream in my coffee, no more butter, and lots more. ( Why is it, that all those wonderful things are bad for us?) Anyhow, he we are, I`m losing a few pounds, which will cheer Gracie up! But what I`m trying to say is, have it checked guys! Dont put off, do it today!
"Go on try it!.....It only takes a minute........what, frightened of what you`ll find?" I shrugged and smiled, "Ok then".
So I let my Auntie Jane place the Blood Pressure collar over my arm and start the little box. All of a sudden, she exclaimed, "This must be wrong, the machine must be broken! 202/100? " She took it again, and it wasnt much different. I was startled at their expressions. So with dire warnings ringing in my ears, I toddled off to the doctors the next week! I still thought I was ok.
Finally I went.
"Ok, your blood pressure is way to high! In fact its dangerously high! " So with his words in my ears and a prescription in my hand I began the treatment.
I have been taking the tablets for several weeks now , and what a difference I have felt!
No headaches, no pains in the neck, feeling lethargic, not sleeping, and loads more! Its like a new start. My cholesterol is up, so there`s pills for that too!
But hey? I feel really good. Of course the eggs and bacon for breakfast have to cease! No more cream in my coffee, no more butter, and lots more. ( Why is it, that all those wonderful things are bad for us?) Anyhow, he we are, I`m losing a few pounds, which will cheer Gracie up! But what I`m trying to say is, have it checked guys! Dont put off, do it today!
Hubby went thre the same thing a few weeks back. On meds, eating organic he's doing great. I on the other hand just found out am low on Vitamin D. I work in a greenhouse so "what's up with that!"
ReplyDeleteGlad your feeling so much better.
It is a silent killer, many never follow up with the doc to have it checked.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you got checked! We want you so stick around a lot longer, you know!
ReplyDeleteWow that was high!!!!!!!!Good thing for your Auntie.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Yes it is a silent killer. Didnt quite know how much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley! I want to hang around too! Got me the trip of a lifetime, and done want to miss that!
Janice, yes my Aunt ain`t too bad!lol
Camryn, glad hubby is ok, it just goes to show!
Just came across your blog and following and will for sure keep checking.
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So glad you got checked out. And now you know. Isn't it wonderful to be feeling better, albeit life without bacon & butter is not a good thing! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIndeed GET IT CHECKED. High blood pressure is one of the major causes of sub arachnoid haemorrage. My human had one last November. 60% of humans that have one are dead within 30 days!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy, and Zoe!
ReplyDeleteSorry you have this but as you have I'm pleased you found out and were able to have it treated. (Had mine checked recently and it's OK)
ReplyDeleteFirst off, love the new header picture.
ReplyDeleteSecond... I have to take two bp meds daily to keep mine (hopefully) in check, and yes, it's boring but necessary. I'm so glad you found out in time.
Wow I am glad you got it checked!!! That was pretty high and a couple pills a day to stick around is a lot better
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal, you are right of course, its a small price to pay!
ReplyDeletegood for you getting things sorted ...kinda like reading your news - so nice to hear you're going to stay healthy and around for a while
ReplyDeleteHey!!! Sally, good to hear from you! How`s things down under? More to the point, how are you and the family? Difficult time I think.
ReplyDeleteBut thank you for the kindness and care in you comment!
I`m really good now, glad I got it fixed.
I for one have been worried about you, take care, and let`s know how things are.
Glad you're a picture of health, Cheyenne. I'll keep my mouth shut about the steak and whiskey.
ReplyDeleteThank ya` kindly ol` friend!
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