I haven't felt this good in years.
This was a goal. I set out on it a few years ago. I slowly and methodically had my beta blocker dosage reduced from 200 mg a day down to 25 mg a day. The 25 mg was cut in half with 12.5 mg or thereabouts twice daily.
It was good enough, but I aimed to do better.
The digoxin was already at the lowest normal dosage.
I still have atrial fibrillation. It will likely take invasive medical intervention to cure it.
This does not interest me.
I take a low dose ASA. I am investigating mineral supplements to make me even healthier.
A-Fib, as we in the know call it, doesn't stop me from doing much except maybe shovelling snow.
This is not an issue for me.
My cardiologist said I could throw away the digoxin, but I have to keep the metoprolol (the beta blocker) around in case I have a problem like shortness of breath.
I have no intention of having any problems.
I feel mentally sharper and physically more energetic. In short, renewed.
For this, and for having had the medications and for all they did for me, I am grateful.
I feel as bouncy and agile as this goat. |
13 comments:
It is always good news when you can live on reduce medicines...because for all the good they provide there are sometimes side-effects that are mild but not good. You sound mahvelous dahling! Keep up the good work. Love that goat photo, they are such stunning creatures.
[wild cheering from the crowd]
Stay well!
Mary Anne in Kentucky
Thank you so much, Tabor and Mary Anne.
Agree about goats, Tabor.
Yay! That is fabulous news - keep doing whatever it is you are doing, 'cause it seems to be working!
Yay! That is fabulous news - keep doing whatever it is you are doing, 'cause it seems to be working!
I surely will, Bag Lady. Thanks.
Thumbs-up!
Wow, way to take control of your health! So glad to hear you're feeling so well, and that you're off the meds with no ill effects. Yay!
Thanks, Chris and Crabby.
I am going to make sure it stays this way or even better.
Congratulations! You are taking control of your health and your decisions, and that is a grand thing.
Thanks, Messymimi.
Excellent. Keep on keeping on.
I will.
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