Doctor Appointment This Morning
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79769)
United States
July 26, 2017 11:05am CST
It's afternoon and I'm finally getting settled after my doctors visit this morning.
It didn't go as bad as I had expected but it certainly didn't go well either. My cholesterol came down just a little bit so it's going in the right direction but the doctor wants me to take medication for it. I'm resigned to the medication as I certainly don't want to have a stroke or heart attack. So, my goal is to get my numbers in normal range so I can get off the meds.
I gained a few pounds which upset me more than my cholesterol numbers. The winter months weren't kind to me and the scale has been creeping up.
I have low Vitamin D and B12 so now I have to take these vitamins daily.
My thyroid meds need increasing too so this afternoon I'll be picking up a whole bunch of new prescriptions at the pharmacy. UGH
It could be worse and everything is controllable.
So, my new goal is to get my health back on track and see an improvement on my next visit which is in 3 months.
Not the way I wanted to start my day but I'm keeping a positive frame of mind and not letting it sidetrack me from being happy today.
So what's happening in your little corner of the myLot world?
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Jul 17
I hope you can get off the medicine and your numbers will be lower next visit! =) Enjoy your day.
I have a hectic day but that's to be expected right now though.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 Yeah they are keeping me pretty busy but I come here when the babies are napping. =) That's when I take a break from packing too.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
I'm sure you're busy getting ready to move and packing. Between that and taking care of the kids I doubt you have much down time
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Jul 17
I'm on daily Vitamin D too. Glad your cholesterol came down. I'm sure you can get those pounds off. I'm working on that myself, but the scale was unfriendly this morning with a gain of three pounds. It went in the opposite direction and I've been eating right.
Good you're keeping a positive frame of mind. That will help improve everything.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
I found it weird that I have low Vitamin D but I guess a lot of people do these days. The scale isn't my friend either but I have to keep a positive frame of mind otherwise I'd probably do more damage
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
@just4him I'm happy to hear that your Vit D has improved. I am very low and have to take a prescription now every day and I'm hoping to see improvement when I go back to the doctor in 3 mos. I guess I need to spend more time outdoors and enjoy getting some Vit D the natural way.
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@just4him (306354)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 I know I was severely low because I worked in a place that was devoid of windows, and I didn't get outside at all when I was off work. I spent it on the computer. When I had the first blood test come back about my Vitamin D results, I didn't have any in my system and I was on a very high dosage for many years to get it back in me. Now I'm on a lower daily tablet and no longer prescription strength. I'm also trying to get out more.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Jul 17
terrible sinus issues. daughter says hopefully i have not caught the cold she had last week. actually i think it is the allergies from pollen and dust here living near the road. hope you can get thinking good thoughts and continue improvement .
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 yes much harder with oxygen on all the time. lol
@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
My allergies have been driving me crazy too...itchy and watery eyes ugh. Sorry that you're dealing with sinus issues
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
26 Jul 17
I have never had high cholesterol but I did have a stroke. Strokes are brought on by different things. I have to take heavy doses of Vit. D by prescription.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Wow that's pretty scary to think you had stroke. I'll be taking prescription Vitamin D too
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
That used to be too Janet and then whamo I started having high blood pressure and it went on from there. You're so lucky that you're in good health and don't need to see the doctor
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
26 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 Yes, I realise I am lucky to have got to 77 without needing any meds.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
26 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 yes,we do have problems as we get older.this is life.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
It stinks getting "old" and having to deal with all these issues. I'm sure the cholesterol will come down as the pounds disappear. Thanks for your good wishes
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@AmbiePam (85522)
• United States
27 Jul 17
Did your doctor mention Niacin? It's a supplement my doctor recommended to me so even though I still have to take cholesterol medicine it keeps me from having to take as much.
I went to the doctor this morning too. I was ecstatic that I had lost two pounds. You're right about it being hard to keep weight off, especially after the winter months.
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@AmbiePam (85522)
• United States
28 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 It's tough to keep anything off in winter.
@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
No, my doctor didn't say anything about Niacin. Good for you losing two pounds. I had a very lazy winter and packed on more pounds than I thought.
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@snowy22315 (170007)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Well it could have been worse. I have to go in September. I hate doctor's appointments.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Yes @snowy it could have been much worse and the doctor is so nice. He didn't harp on anything negative and was very encouraging. I dont' have to go back until Oct so I'm hoping for some better numbers
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul 17
The most important thing is that everything is controllable. So I hope that you just need some time and soon your heath will be back on track so you don't have to take a bunch of medications. My hubby is down with pneumonia so I am taking care of him and letting him sleep it off as I work on my PC.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 thank you. My hubby is recuperating slowly but each day has more appetite and I make sure he takes all his meds.
@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
I'm determined to get my health back on track. Its scary to hear that you are a candidate for a heart attack or stroke. Sorry to hear your hubby has pneumonia and hope he recovers quickly
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Jul 17
I am thinking about going to work this evening but I will need to see if Tony feels like it because he would have to drive me in his truck so I can haul everything.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Hope your bloodwork is good and glad that your EKG came back normal 
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jul 17
I have been taking D and B12 for years. Just part of the daily regimen.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
Guess many people are deficient in Vit D and B12. Since you live in California I would think you'd have plenty of Vit D with all that sunshine.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
I hate going to the doctor but I know it's necessary. Luckily I found a doctor who is awesome and he is ready to offer help and solutions rather than point a finger and be judgmental. I'm ready to kick myself in the butt and pay attention to my health
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 It's good you found the right doctor. I'm lucky that I have good doctors and can trust them. But I don't mind asking questions and I don't always agree.
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
26 Jul 17
The new meds will get everything back on track again.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
I hope so Laurel especially after hearing all that you've been though with your surgery etc.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
@Happy2BeMe gosh that's even more scary but I'm happy that you're recovering and have lots more years ahead
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
26 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 the thing is that my cholesterol was not even high when I had my heart attack. That is why the symptoms were overlooked for so long because I didn't have anything signs typical of a heart attack.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
26 Jul 17
Yes I was worried that my numbers wouldn't be good as I know I wasn't as good working on getting it down as I should have been. Actually I expected it to be worse so I came out feeling better
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@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
27 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 Yes it has been, it actually started back in 2010 and I was tested then for carpel tunnel, and was prescribed a brace-which never helped.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
I hope physiotherapy helps your arm. Its been bothering you for awhile hasn't it?
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
27 Jul 17
there is no getting around it as we get older we have ailments that we don't like...welcome to seniorism
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
27 Jul 17
@Marilynda1225 And your friend is so right about this saying.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
As my friend always says "these so called golden years are more like lead" lol
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
27 Jul 17
I'm determined to get back on the road to better health. This was a rough year for me
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