My Doctor was scratching his head...
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
Canada
May 28, 2016 2:05pm CST
I had my yearly blood work and Physical with my doctor, my GP who takes care of all the everyday problems and looks after us and sends us to specialists if needed.
I always have a list so I remember to bring up all the things in his office that have been bothering me at home.
Most were everyday things but I was having trouble with dizziness, not the Vertigo (I know how to get rid of that) but being dizzy every time I move, stand up sit down, lay down - you get the picture.
I also am having memory problems and don't want to ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist.
When I told him about the dizziness he went to the history on the computer and in a minute turned to me and said you've lost 20 pounds this year. How did you do that? I told him 5 days a week at the YMCA and the fact I'm seventy years old and not as hungry as I was when I was younger.
He liked my answer. He said one of the meds I take was too strong for the "lighter me" so he sent me to the pharmacy to get it changed.
Immediately ( the next day) the dizziness was gone...yea!
On Monday i have an appointment for a memory test. I am looking forward to finding out why I can't remember yesterday.
Fingers crossed that will stop as quickly as the dizziness. We can hope!!
The photo I took a couple of summers ago in the Finger Lakes Region in New York State. I love all things rural.
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
28 May 16
You know that is a good point about the medicine being too much for your weight now. Was it a blood pressure pill? Because I had the same problem and I decided to lower my pill and I feel a lot less dizzy now.
Seeing the cardiologist on June 13 and will tell him at I did then.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
28 May 16
The pill he changed was for cholesterol, I'm glad you are seeing your specialist soon. it was magic when he changed my med.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
@cyberrat I do the memory test and will ask them to scan my meds and see if any of them could be the reason for the memory problem.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
1 Jun 16
I'm glad he figured out the dizziness thing for you. I am not on any meds and get that every now and then. I really hate that. Good luck on the memory test.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
1 Jun 16
I passed my memory test so now I'm not afraid of dementia and that type of things so now will look into my meds... There has to be a reason my memory is so different.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Jun 16
@PainsOnSlate Well you could be right, the dizziness was meds so maybe the same can be said for the memory problems.
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
1 Jun 16
Glad you got the dizziness taken care of, hope you get some answers regarding the memory loss. Best of luck to you
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
1 Jun 16
Thank you, the memory test was good so i am feeling more confident.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
1 Jun 16
@PainsOnSlate That's good to hear.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 May 16
I am noticing that my 3 days a week at the Y and one day at the senior center have been making me not only feel good but I lost 2 lbs this months which put me on schedule to lose the 20 this year as well. I sure hope so. I am so glad they could figure out your dizziness and I hope the memory issue may be a medicine as well
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
30 May 16
@PainsOnSlate I just feel so much better which is the real reward!!
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 May 16
I have no idea what it is but I hope the test and other tests I know they have will help me figure them memory issue. Thanks!! Good for you, the weight really does just fall off I lose about a pound every few weeks
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
My problem is now in the system now and I will be called back in 6 months. I passed my test with flying colors. The nurse who gave it to me was interesting and very kind. We talked for quite a while. She said there is no dementia or signs of Alzheimer’s in my head and that makes he happy. i suggested my meds be looked at and she put it in my file so my doctor will see it and address it to me the next time I see him. She thinks my problem is age and nothing more. I can deal with that. It feels good now that the bad stuff has left the building... @jaboUK
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
29 May 16
@PainsOnSlate - Gotta step into the doc's office carefully if there is a sign on the wall that says, "Before I check your blood today,
I'd like to take a look,
to see what's going on
in your pocketbook."
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@Ceerios (4698)
• Goodfellow, Texas
29 May 16
@PainsOnSlate - Now, THAT is a pretty good deal. 
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
@Ceerios No insurance is needed, hospitalization is free, doctors even specialists are free...but our booze and smokes costs more than yours and our gas is higher than yours, all sin taxes go to pay for our free medical. But it's worth it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 May 16
That is the only thing we in Ontario don't need to worry about. We have socialized medicine and I have never paid a cent to a doctor since I moved here from Kansas 36 years ago.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
28 May 16
Oh dear I also hope they can give you a quick reply and fix to the memory problem Paints..sorry to hear it by the way.
Also so great you got that dang dizziness fixed with the med.
My Mama has that bad on and off.
Love that pic.
Let us know my friend..blessings for your results.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
31 May 16
I passed my test, my brain is fine and dandy. Now I need to address my meds with my doctors.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 May 16
Oh my, I pray nothing is wrong with your memory. That is my biggest fear as I get older, getting dementia. I want to be able to remember all the good times of my past.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
I am relieved, i passed my memory test. I was told there is not a chance of dementia or Tthe other scary ones. Now we will look into my meds.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
1 Jun 16
I didn't like it either, I am very happy its gone.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 May 16
I want to live as long as I can and exercise is key to heart health.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
29 May 16
@PainsOnSlate I agree with that one. Anything to keep us moving.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
That is happening to me at times, thankfully not 24/7. Very frustrating. I leave in a few minutes to see the doctor.
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
28 May 16
Didnt know that when you get older you are not as hungry, is this a fact or you were just trying to be funny?
Let`s hope they find something for your memory too,just dont expect to turn it on like a light switch,might take time.
You have a lovely day.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
31 May 16
It is the truth. I eat at least falf of what I ate when younger.. I don't snack either anymore. I passed my test, my mind and brain are fine but I still don't know what is causing. Next step is have my doctors revisit my meds.
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
31 May 16
@PainsOnSlate
Hope everything will turn out ok
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
I was happy and todays test makes me happier. I need to relax, I don't have a memory problem, just getting old. I am going to discuss meds with all my doctors to make sure the memory isn't haywired because of meds.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 May 16
Before getting too worried:
You remembered all that you shared here-so what is it you are having a problem with as far as memory?
After reaching the end of your post it occurred to me you did a pretty good job here remembering what you wanted to say, so hope all is well!
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
29 May 16
My memory is different than it was a year ago, I've had a few very scary moments and I want to address them. Hopefully it will be nothing or just age related but if its worse than that I want to know and find a fix if there is one. Thanks for your confidence.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
28 May 16
love the pic! wish they'd haul all that hay o'er here to my place, lol.
i'm glad that'cha got straightened out with the dizziness. most don't pay much mind's to how weight loss'n e'en gain can effect yer meds. hopefully yer gonna find yer memory's related 'n all'll get "normal" soon. best'f luck!! i'll keep my fingers crossed fer ya. big hugs!!
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
31 May 16
Saw the nurse, had the test and passed with honours...it's not dementia or thT other biggie, glad to hear that. Still don't know why, perhaps old age but I think I will look for a meditation class at the Y. Grounding myself might help my ditsy blonde attitude and help me to focus...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 May 16
Thats good and quick... I hope the same happens with your memory.... , while tablets can help...they sometimes have knock on side effects...that we are not aware off.... i'm glad you got yours sorted...
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
Me too I am feeling better all around, my memory problems are normal and not dementia or any of those scary things.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
30 May 16
The good news is its not the bad scary things, The nurse who tested me said I passed with honors. Age is the culprit. But i can relax now that i know I'm not crazy.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
31 May 16
I'm hoping that will happen. I passed my test with flying colors so what do I do now? I guess wait and see...
