tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post2960336329771169314..comments2023-09-19T10:22:18.312-04:00Comments on The Bitchy Stitcher: Well, crapMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848601503102752338noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-25816754821597275052010-06-01T21:45:25.724-04:002010-06-01T21:45:25.724-04:00Thank goodness the trainer at the gym took your bl...Thank goodness the trainer at the gym took your blood pressure. Hope you will get along just fine with your meds, but it may take some adjusting to get just the right dosage (and avoid the nose worms). Good luck!Jeanne Turner McBrayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866914039013421566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-79708584566604712242010-05-30T10:49:23.969-04:002010-05-30T10:49:23.969-04:00OH! I agree with mscallie! Very selfishly... but, ...OH! I agree with mscallie! Very selfishly... but, yes! You lower my BP with every post! I'm usually laughing so much!lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064800537868433614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-31599556352923777182010-05-30T10:14:44.283-04:002010-05-30T10:14:44.283-04:00Good luck on the meds. I am 38 and took a BP pill...Good luck on the meds. I am 38 and took a BP pill for while, it was not the worst thing ever. I did not notice any nose worms, but I did cough a lot. They can change it to a different one if the effects ie- sex drive, are unpleasant. <br /><br />Ultimately you will feel better. You kidneys will be happier too!<br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765626904389968354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-4786382734106616522010-05-29T23:25:38.167-04:002010-05-29T23:25:38.167-04:00Deborah says:
Yes, please listen to mscallie53 an...Deborah says:<br /><br />Yes, please listen to mscallie53 and wordmama.<br /><br />Start the meds, when you are ready to start exercising, just keep at it.<br /><br />Maybe eventually you can exercise off the meds. Also with diet change.<br /><br />Have to say though that I think the recent research says that salt (sodium) doesn't contribute as much to high blood pressure as previously thought, but your doctor will be able to give you the most up to date information there.<br /><br />Don't abandon allopathic medicine, but you might want to check out ayurvedic medicine....<br /><br />Be well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-22737589014980570752010-05-28T23:00:02.780-04:002010-05-28T23:00:02.780-04:00SNORTING AND ROLLING AROUND ON THE FLOOR. Well, ...SNORTING AND ROLLING AROUND ON THE FLOOR. Well, I am steering clear of the gardening tools if my nose swells shut! I will be sure to share the "other" side effects with my husband! So far the only one I notice with my med is it makes me cough after I take it. But then, maybe I think all the other things are NORMAL??!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930975280752577392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-65408212465155239582010-05-28T11:52:43.818-04:002010-05-28T11:52:43.818-04:00My husband and I joke about the ads we see on T.V....My husband and I joke about the ads we see on T.V. Whenever one comes on WE always finish the commerical with "and sometimes death."<br /><br />It's so scary taking meds for anything because of all the side effects.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334344363609759815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-50867553529871721082010-05-28T08:31:12.792-04:002010-05-28T08:31:12.792-04:00Paxil did the same thing to me as your Zoloft. Kin...Paxil did the same thing to me as your Zoloft. Kinda defeats the purpose of an antidepressant, huh?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934050541589102652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-37555423050899422712010-05-28T07:26:27.379-04:002010-05-28T07:26:27.379-04:00I have taken BP medication since I was 30 years ol...I have taken BP medication since I was 30 years old. High BP is called "the silent killer" and can be prevented by medication. Sometimes it's not lifestyle, it's genetics. (No cancer in my family, most everyone who died young had a stroke). And as far as the side effects, if only a few people experience one thing, it has to be listed in the side effects. Just go by how YOU feel, and stay in touch with your MD. (Do I sound like a nurse??? LOL. I am.)Wilma Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06970806425575662256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-23807010641825059612010-05-27T23:26:30.657-04:002010-05-27T23:26:30.657-04:00When my doc's eyes started rolling at the sigh...When my doc's eyes started rolling at the sight of my BP numbers, she told me before we started figuring out any meds to see what I could do about changing my diet. And I did. And I never had to go on meds.<br /><br />CUT OUT THE SALT! Start reading those labels. Every damn thing has salt(sodium) in it.<br /><br />Then I got a little wrist thingie to check my own BP numbers at home when I was calm.<br /><br />In a couple of months, I had those numbers down and they've stayed there. I swear you won't even miss salt in a little bit. Use unsalted butter, crackers with no salt.....cut back on the prepared foods and snacks.....and for God's sake, NO RAMEN NOODLES! *L*<br /><br />Calm down and carry on.Sequanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617638382237815770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-35150162334902498572010-05-27T22:25:41.901-04:002010-05-27T22:25:41.901-04:00I started on high BP meds last year - Lisinopril -...I started on high BP meds last year - Lisinopril - was on 10mg per day - had some dizziness when getting up too fast. My BP was actually a little too low. My dr. cut my dose in half and it's great - no more dizziness - great BP. I think mine was even a little higher than yours! Good luck. (No prob. with sex drive - it's still way lower than hubby's)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123520405709193418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-4731230481590996712010-05-27T22:10:31.481-04:002010-05-27T22:10:31.481-04:00I'm with mscallie! :)I'm with mscallie! :)Sarah Macnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-56039590931837895942010-05-27T21:36:21.186-04:002010-05-27T21:36:21.186-04:00That sucks! Lots of luck with the meds, hope you f...That sucks! Lots of luck with the meds, hope you feel better soon!Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02754785341905724718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-72949052322906522272010-05-27T21:05:14.490-04:002010-05-27T21:05:14.490-04:00I know you're frustrated and worried about the...I know you're frustrated and worried about the BP thing. Yeah, side effects are crappy, but... (it's a big but) you WILL feel better once you get on the right med. Your kids need you to be there for them for a long time, and, well, I don't need to mention the bad things that happen when high BP isn't treated. Don't worry about the side effects, just recognize them when they happen. Meds aren't always bad. Sometimes they even save lives.wordmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223539061981493778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-65167516115488401862010-05-27T19:35:37.081-04:002010-05-27T19:35:37.081-04:00Take your meds so you won't die. I enjoy read...Take your meds so you won't die. I enjoy reading your blogs too much.<br /><br />Selfish I know but that's the way life is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08949912774641107314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-26917612339825483652010-05-27T19:07:13.298-04:002010-05-27T19:07:13.298-04:00All those side effects are listed for legal reason...All those side effects are listed for legal reasons. Enough said.<br />Chin up. My husband's been on Lotrel for years, and he's had no problem with his sex drive. (Maybe I should start crushing up extras and sprinkling it on his Cocoa Krispies....)Susan Entwistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637371699937967807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-42397462788391845872010-05-27T18:53:25.768-04:002010-05-27T18:53:25.768-04:00ROTFLMAO after reading your post, you make my day...ROTFLMAO after reading your post, you make my day. I think I've had every side effect you've mentioned except I don't know what lipidotry (or how ever it's spelled) is. But I've probably had it to. Just think, it only gets worse with age. I'm there, believe me. <br /><br />Oh ya, I want to talk to Sarah Craig about this "intense" thing. <br /><br />And thanks to Duff for sharing that you won't get a hairy tongue as a side effect. I don't need one of those.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10231171665004633025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-47561142567953713742010-05-27T18:16:25.171-04:002010-05-27T18:16:25.171-04:00Look on the upside (don't you hate it when som...Look on the upside (don't you hate it when someone says that crap?)<br /><br />Look on the upside. One of the side effects is not hairy tongue. <br /><br />And everyone around will tell you exactly what the side effects really are--my son asks, "Are you gonna go Hulk this week?"<br /><br />My apologies, was I supposed to say something soothing?♥Duffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636156245924832329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-50572713985223916002010-05-27T16:30:03.600-04:002010-05-27T16:30:03.600-04:00Sorry about all of that...I have no idea about the...Sorry about all of that...I have no idea about the high BP thing, but can definately relate to the extra pounds!! ugh!! Good luck with all of that!Joanne Lendarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450884557139084763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-38774064817613412602010-05-27T16:23:49.081-04:002010-05-27T16:23:49.081-04:00OK - if you have any "unfortunate" side ...OK - if you have any "unfortunate" side effects, I have one word for you - "Intense"!! If you want more info, e-mail me - maybe TMI for a blog post!!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-26539548225654077152010-05-27T15:41:54.694-04:002010-05-27T15:41:54.694-04:00oh crap! --> "I remember when mine high BP...oh crap! --> "I remember when mine high BP started." <br />yeah, the mind is the first part to go! <br /><br />I meant "when MY high BP started"Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-9207465502720288672010-05-27T15:40:24.930-04:002010-05-27T15:40:24.930-04:00I typed a LONG comment on my iPhone..and it wouldn...I typed a LONG comment on my iPhone..and it wouldn't post. ARRRGH! <br /><br />First of all- Take a deep breath and relax!<br />Not everyone who takes Lotrel has decreased sex drive. I have a friend who takes it and has a HEALTHY sex drive. (yeah I know- TMI) <br />Don't anticipate side effects; your mind is amazingly powerful. It can create problems that are not related to the medicine. HOWEVER if you are convinced it is related and you stop the med, it will stop the problem. <br /><br />I have taken BP meds for a few years. I have taken several different ones. Actually I am planning to ask my MD to switch me to Lotrel (generic) at my next visit. (I have reasons) <br />Lotrel is a very good medicine. It combines an ACE inhibitor (heart protective) with a calcium channel blocker. They work synergistically. (god, I sound like some freaky sales rep!) <br /><br />If you need support, holler out to me. My email is available thru my blog. I remember when mine high BP started. It can be scary and confusing. A friend who has been there done that can help. (but they have to have a good attitude and a wicked sense of humor!)Gene Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731141629634998152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-16309195281379216072010-05-27T14:40:06.659-04:002010-05-27T14:40:06.659-04:00I can't help you with the side effects, my BP ...I can't help you with the side effects, my BP is perfect. It is my mind that wanders..........oh, yeah.....uhhhh.....good luck on the medication. Got to run and finish whatever it was I was doing before I walked into the room and decided to sit at the computer.......<br /><br />glenGlen QuiltSwissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663112676927847239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-10855210349089302592010-05-27T14:25:53.927-04:002010-05-27T14:25:53.927-04:00I take the highest dosage possible of Metoprolol a...I take the highest dosage possible of Metoprolol and I do just fine. It did seem to make me a little tired to start out, because that's the effect of lowered BP! <br />I will say, I'm a salt lover and eat just as much of it as I used to... :DLisa Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535205221573079908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769048173809484225.post-27192367678120628112010-05-27T14:03:38.877-04:002010-05-27T14:03:38.877-04:00I take Lotrel also. It DOES wipe out the sex driv...I take Lotrel also. It DOES wipe out the sex drive...but then that could be my age? maybe? <br /><br />I did have the tiredness, but it went away after a couple of naps..<br /><br />Sorry..Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263122218181506913noreply@blogger.com