I feel so grateful and a thrilling feeling to be healthy and alive. I’ve survived many stills flares, but this past experience was terrifying. For so many months my blood pressure was not under control. A team at Mayo, a cardiologist, nephrologist, endocrinologist trying to figure why my blood pressure would soar to over 210/110.…
I got the test results back yesterday from the ultrasound, the two days of 24 hour urine tests, the plasma blood work, the heart ultrasound. I showed up to the cardiologist office 30 minutes early. I was eager to hear the results of why this blood pressure and other symptoms have been so wildly out…
Here I am getting ready for the kidney ultrasound. It’s been a turbulent journey trying to figure out what is causing the blood pressure to sky rocket so high. It’s been scary. So many nights I have fought going to sleep for the fear that I would not wake up in the morning. 2 weeks…
The blood pressure med, Bystolic that was given to me by the cardiologist was working for a few days but then stopped working and the heartbeat in my head keeps waking me up at 5am. This is so awful. I did have two 24hour urine tests, but the results are not back yet. The cardiologist…
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The blood pressure doesn’t seem to be controlled since January 26th after the Covid vaccine. I am praying and praying we can get this fixed. I miss my life. I’m going to see a new MDs today. The last visit in the ED at a different hospital, not Mayo I was given immediate referrals to…
It’s been quite an ‘adventure’ since my adverse reaction to the vaccine. I’m feeling much better. I am grateful to be here. I am back to riding my Peloton bike. However, I can not ride my horse because I’m dizzy all day from the ridiculous medication. I feel like I’m standing on a surfboard. This…
I wanted to be a part of the solution to help squash the Covid virus. I had numerous confirmations that it was safe for me. I drove happy and whistling to the large stadium where the shots were being given. I waited in the long lines and finally it was my turn to get the…
I drew this morning coffee doodle because I felt we can all use a hug each day. So, this hug is for you. It’s been almost a year since my last flare. I think about this often. I probably shouldn’t dwell on it, but I keep savoring the days of perfect health. I wake up…
I do too much. I had a cold for the past 3 days. I felt back to normal yesterday, just a little fatigued and I pushed myself. I didn’t feel as strong as I usually do and I lifted a heavy object and caused some pain in my back. I should have known better. The…
Get ready! Get set ! Go! Let’s do it dragon slayers!! Happy New Year!!! No flares for any of us!! I pray and hope that we all stay healthy and flare free this year ahead!! It’s been almost exactly 1 year that I have not had a flare or been in the emergency room. After…
Read more Happy New Year! May this be a year of NO flares !! Live happy and pain free!
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