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BARNEY
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Posted: Fri Jun 17th, 2005 23:40 |
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DAY 168, 6/17/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 13, CYCLE 1C, NO BP READING TONIGHT, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS, BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, 1 ACIDOP, C, 50 MG MINO, NO Z, NO PAIN PILLS, ALL TOLERABLE (EXCEPT THE BOUT WITH METFORMIN) STILL FEELING A LITTLE ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES FROM THE 5 SIDE EFFECTS.
Have been eating totally low carb for 2 days now, sugar readings would come down (as low as 168) and then back up over 200, could not figure why. The culprit was the chicken I was eating. I love Walmart's rotteserie chicken, but I believe now that they add sugar to their spices they use. No more chicken from Walmart. Readings are starting back down again. We will see what tomorrow brings. Will stick to low carb.
The bout with side effects and stress thereof might have a lot to do with high sugar too.
I am sure MP is going to knock out the diabetes and what I am experiencing now just may be herx. We will see.
No pain to speak of today but had a lot of 'anger'. Have felt that way since the Metformin started reacting. Hope this subsides soon or I may have to find someone to smack (only kidding).
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
Last edited on Fri Jun 17th, 2005 23:43 by BARNEY
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95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 01:48 |
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DAY 169, 6/18/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 14, CYCLE 1C, BP 105/81/P86, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS, BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, 1 ACIDOP, NO Z, NO C, NO MINO, 1 PAIN PILL, ALL TOLERABLE
Much better day today despite the fact I goofed last night and took 100 mg Mino instead of 50mg. Some lower and middle back pain (relieved by 1 pain pill). Had a hefty 3 hr nap, which I could have continued for several more hours, had it not been for the phone call.
So I guess my herxs are.....sleepiness, lower/middle back pain. Mind has calmed down and I feel real mellow today, do not want to punch anybody.
Been on very strict low carb diet since doc's appt (6/15) and my sugar readings are already averaging below 200 and staying there. Am excited about that. I am eating well and enjoying it and have gotten the anger out of my mind about not being able to eat whatever I want (cookies, pies, etc.) I actually feel like that doesn't even sound good anymore. Gee, wonder who popped into my head and made an adjustment.(haha) Actually, Trevor helped a whole lot. Thank you, Trevor.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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Meg Mangin R.N.
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 02:15 |
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Barney,
I'm happy to hear that you are getting those blood sugars down. You know my Mom was a type II diabetic and when my blood sugar began inching up, I was sure that I would follow in her footsteps. I had no idea how not to. When I learned about low carb eating and that it could keep my blood sugars and insulin normal, I wasn't angry that I could no longer eat some of the foods I LOVED. I was immensedly grateful to have found an answer to a deadly problem.
I've been following a very lowcarb eating lifestyle for four years and find that it is easy to do. There is a neat trade off for the foods you can't have with the truly yummy foods that are allowed. How about a small steak with fresh buttered asparagus and fresh strawberries with whole cream for dessert? You can't have that on a lowfat diet yet it will hardly raise your blood sugar, withour carbs your lipids will normalize and a meal like that will keep you satisfied for hours. 
Best,
Meg
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Dr Trevor Marshall
Research Team
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 02:44 |
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Hey, when I really want to splurge I pop an Atkins low-carb Pizza into the oven
(8 carbs per pizza) Yummmy...
..Trevor..
(now you all know why my weight is only dropping very slowly...)
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 03:36 |
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Meg,
My limited income makes a lot of foods real hard for me to buy. What you suggest sounds real good. Sometimes I can swing it (money wise) other times I settle for hamburger steak (no bread of course).
I could not get my anger under control. First it was Atkins for the sugar, then it was no Vit D for MP. It was just more than my mind could handle. I had always been okay with eating anything. I also found that some things you can have if you eat just a bite or two.
My book from 2003 (blood sugar levels) feel at my feet tonight in the closet off the self (I have them all, except this years, got too angry to record them). The ones in the old book were fantastic, don't know why, ate anything I wanted, but I was on the run constantly, not cave dwelling and not able to execise (was walking 2 miles per day).
You were able to discipline yourself, I have not been able to. Sarc has taken a toll on my mental attitude, I am tired of it. I had a hard time with the asthma and the foods that would set it off. Here in our little hick town, most of the time, you can find nothing low carb. I did find your Ross candy bars and bought 2. (88 cents each).
Tonight I feel at peace and do not feel stressed to do the low carb, I really enjoy it too. AND....I have some new ideas. Tomorrow, I will pound a chicken breast flat put a slice of ham and cheese in it and bread it in ground almonds and fry it in a little butter, green beans w/onions and a small dinner salad with 3 kinds of lettuce. Does that sound good? It does to me. Maybe a sf choc candy bar for a snack.
I am doing better, thanks. Barney
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 03:44 |
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Trevor,
In order to get any Atkins pizza here, you have to ship it in by Fed Ex/UPS/USPS. So hard to live in a small town and not be able to drive 60 miles in the sun to go get what you need.
I am learning how to make low carb stuff in my own kitchen and thanks to you for some ideas, I have spent time getting my head together. Hope the weight at least 25# goes with the sugar readings.
Thanks again Trevor. I did pull up Dr. Biernstien's website up last night and read some of it. I will try to get his book.
Barney
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 14:05 |
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| Barney, I'm not sure if this would work for you, but I absolutely do not cheat on my low carb diet Mon-Sat but eat ANYTHING I want on Sunday. I have been doing this for probably 7-8 years and it works great for me. Sam
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MCS,CFS,IBS,insomnia,anxiety,depression,started Doxy July'04, MP Sept. 04; Benicar 40mg 3/day; Phase 2 started 2/2/05; 6/28/05 D results 25D=29,125D=47;11/13/05 25D=10
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 14:59 |
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Shamutooth,
Thanks for the tips and it may work for me. But....I am beginning to think this is a herx. I have been low carb for 4 days and everything was starting to come down (absolutely NO cheating). Since I took my next dose of C, it is going back up again. Maybe I need to just stop eating period (just joking). This is getting disgusting. I have always figured a way with my diet to bring it down.
I may have to take a break to see what's happening.
Barney
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 23:07 |
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DAY 170, 6/19/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 15, CYCLE 1C, BP 85/57/P84, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS, BENICAR 40 MG MIDNIGHT, 1 ACIDOP, 50 MINO, C, NO PAIN PILLS, NO Z, ALL TOLERABLE
IT HAS BEEN AN UP AND DOWN WEEKEND, STAYED ON LOW CARB DIET TOTALLY WITHOUT CHEATING ONCE. MY GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THAT I AM DOWN TO 157 IN SUGAR READINGS FROM THE OVER 200'S. MEALS ARE GREAT AND I AM OKAY WITH ALL OF IT AFTER MUCH ENCOURAGMENT FROM MEG, TREVOR AND BARB.
WILL ASK THE DOC TO GIVE ME 3 WEEKS WITHOUT ANY NEW PILLS AND TAKE ANOTHER A1C TEST AND LET HER SEE THE RESULTS.
AM STICKING WITH THE PLAN OF 50MINO AND THE 'C' AND WE WILL SEE IF THE HIGH SUGAR IS MAYBE A HERX OR THE DIET.
BACK HURTS AND HIPS A LITTLE SORE STILL. THIS DOES NOT SURPRISE ME AS A HERX BECAUSE BACK AND HIPS HAVE BEEN TERRIBLE FOR A WHILE.
EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMS TO BE OKAY. I HAVE HAD SOME RADISHES FROM MY GARDEN, BUT MOSTLY THE CRITTERS ARE EATING THE GARDEN. MAY HAVE SOME 'JELLY BEAN' TOMATOES BEFORE MUCH LONGER, THEY ARE BLOOMING. NOTHING LIKE NITETIME GARDENING.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!!! BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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Dr Trevor Marshall
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2005 23:20 |
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Barney,
At least the nightime gardening will help scare off the critters
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BARNEY
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Posted: Mon Jun 20th, 2005 22:00 |
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DAY 171, 6/20/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 16, CYCLE 1C, BP 114/72/P83, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS/40MG MIDNIGHT, 1 ACIDOP, NO Z/C/MINO, 1 PAIN PILL, ALL TOLERABLE
Pain in shoulders and lower back. Put tens unit on shoulders for a while and took a pain pill. All pain gone by early afternoon. All comfortable and tolerable since pm.
My average sugar reading 'average' for today so far is down from over 220's to 190. Coming down real good. I am low carb completely and not cheating at all. Recording everything I am eating so I can find any problems. Not eating anything made of grain.
Going to eat taco salad for dinner (no chips), meat, cheese, veggies only w/sour cream for the dressing.
Will consider ramping on next dose tomorrow night but will keep mino at 50mg.
Cleaning front bedroom, bath for new roommate. Got some laundry done and packed up newspapers to get rid of tonight.
I woke up last night and looked at the clock wrong, I thought it was 5am and it was 2 am so I thought I would take my Benicar a little early and then just shut the alarm off in my sleep. Actually, I ended up taking an extra 20mg. That's okay. Like Spacee says, when in doubt, take it anyhow.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
Last edited on Mon Jun 20th, 2005 22:04 by BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Tue Jun 21st, 2005 23:35 |
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DAY 172, 6/21/05/PHASE 2/3, DAY 17, CYCLE 1C, BP 112/73/P84, BENICAR 20MG Q3HR/BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, NO Z, 50 MG MINO, C, 2 PAIN PILLS, ALL TOLERABLE
HAD TO USE ARM MUSCLES A LOT LAST NIGHT TO INSTALL A DEVICE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WATER IN THE COOLER EVERY TIME I SHUT IT OFF. WHY IS IT THAT EVERYTIME YOU GO TO DO A 5 MINUTE JOB, IT TAKES 5 HOURS? I INSTALLED THE DEVICE, HOOKED UP THE HOSES, AND IT WOULD NOT DRAIN. GOT THAT FIXED AND THEN IT WOULD NOT FILL BACK UP WITH WATER, GOT THAT FIXED AND SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANYONE TO TURN THE COOLER ON AND OFF, GUESS WHO GOT TO RUN IN AND OUT. I WORKED ON IT AND CHECKED IT OUT UNTIL 3 AM. WE HAVE HAD AN INFESTION OF SOME KIND OF TINY BUGS, THAT LOOK LIKE A MINATURE FLY, DOESN'T BITE, JUST CRAWLS ON YOU AND ANNOYS YOU AND FRAZZLES YOUR NERVES.
IT WAS SO PRETTY OUTSIDE LAST NIGHT WITH A REAL BRIGHT MOON, THAT IT ENTICED ME TO STAY OUT THERE AND WORK. SINCE I CAN ONLY GO OUT AT NIGHT, I SAT ON THE FRONT PORCH FOR A WHILE AND THEN THE BACK PORCH AND JUST PURELY ENJOYED BEING OUTSIDE, COULD NOT FORCE MYSELF TO GO TO BED EVEN THO I ACHED FROM WORKING ON THE COOLER. TOOK PAIN PILLS 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, WHILE WORKING ON IT. MY MUSCLES SEEM LIKE ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS ACHE, IF I HAVE TO USE THEM FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME.
WENT TO BED AT 3AM AND GOT UP AT 9AM. DID NOT GET A NAP EVEN THO I WANTED ONE. NO PAIN PILLS DURING THE DAY.
SUGAR IS STILL STAYING DOWN IN THE 190'S, TRYING TO GET IT EVEN LOWER. DOC HAS NOT CALLED. (GLAD, DID NOT WANT TO HAVE TO TRY TO TALK HER INTO NO NEW MEDS). I WILL MAKE IT COME DOWN ON MY OWN. iT TOOK ME 3 DAYS TO RECOP FROM THE LAST MED'S SIDE EFFECTS.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!!! BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Wed Jun 22nd, 2005 22:38 |
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DAY 173, 6/22/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 18, CYCLE 1C, BP 105/69/P94, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS/BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, NO Z, NO C, NO MINO, NO PAIN PILLS, 1 ACIDOP, ALL TOLERABLE
Did not get much done around the house today, guess I will do that this evening. I used to work evenings and graveyard, so I imagine those working hours hung with me.
I am excited, my sugar average is down to 179 so far today with no meds for it. (doc still has not called with a new med to try (and I am glad). I am staying low carb and really enjoying the meals. Tonite is lasanga (with zucchini strips instead of noodles) and a dinner salad.
Since I have been on MP, it seems harder for me to get things done, I don't have the energy. I think it is taking all my strength to heal (and I know I am healing, tooooo many improvements not to). My muscles ache if I have to do anything 'heavy' work wise. I used to work the same as a man would (lift and carry things), but have not been able to do as much. I am sure when I have completed MP, I will be able to do it all again. Of course, I have to remember I am no spring chicken.
Thank you Dr. M for all you have done for us to make these improvements posssible.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Fri Jun 24th, 2005 00:24 |
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DAY 174, 6/23/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 1, CYCLE 2C, BP 121/80/P83, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS, BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, 50MG MINO, C, NO Z, NO PAIN PILLS, ALL TOLERABLE
Sugar readings are doing nicely, still eating low carb. Trying the cinnamon that the ADA recommended, we will see how that goes. (not real trusting of the idea)
No herx to speak of the last couple days, so I am ramping up to next dose.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Fri Jun 24th, 2005 02:35 |
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PS Forgot to put this in my post tonight. (My dad's not feeling so good and his wife is to have knee surgery Tuesday, so I may be on a plane soon to spend time with him, I will however go on with MP).
My kidney and liver function are GREAT, no problems. Wish I could say as much for my Lipids. Well, I am low carb now and that will all come down within 3 weeks. If I am still in Deming, I will request my doc to give me another blood test at that time.
Barney
Last edited on Fri Jun 24th, 2005 02:36 by BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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Dr Trevor Marshall
Research Team
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Posted: Fri Jun 24th, 2005 11:03 |
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Analysis of the Borrelia/Treponema genomes shows that Triglycerides are the waste products from the bacterial anaerobic glucose energy metabolism.
Work on getting those carbs and sugars down and you should see the triglycerides drop, too.
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BARNEY
Member in Phase 3
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Posted: Fri Jun 24th, 2005 15:40 |
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Trevor,
When I did low carb before, in just 3 weeks, trigyl dropped to 115, so I am very sure they will drop. I am being very good this time, no cheating. Barney
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sat Jun 25th, 2005 01:40 |
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DAY 175, 6/24/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 2, CYCLE 2C, BP 80/58/P89, BENICAR 20MG Q3HRS/BENICAR 40MG MIDNIGHT, NO C, NO Z, NO MINO, NO PAIN PILLS, 1 ACIDOP, ALL TOLERABLE
Ramped on the C last night, had no problems all day, no herx that was noticable until tonight. I filled the dog's water bowls, ran up and down the steps to take care of that and water the plants. Now I feel like someone drained all the energy out of me. Not enough sleep last night also (2am to 7am). Had to go pick up meds this morning.
Found an old medical diary I had made when I was the worst (about the time of the 6 surgeries) and I have been sitting around all day reading that. I really forgot all the problems I had been having. Also had a dx of sarc in the head (94/95). VERY INTERESTING TO READ OLD MEDICAL DIARIES. WE ALL NEED TO KEEP THEM.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
PS LOW CARB DIET GOING WELL, NO CHEATING.
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Sat Jun 25th, 2005 22:32 |
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DAY 176, 6/25/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 3, CYCLE 2C, BP 112/86/P73, 1 ACIDOP, 20MG BENICAR Q3HRS/ 40MG BENICAR MIDNIGHT, NO MINO,NO C, 2 PAIN PILL, ALL TOLERABLE
I have definitely learned not to turn around to quickly, brain does not seem to go with the turn as quickly and the dizziness makes you wonder if you are going to stay on your feet. Definitely a herx, along with neck, leg, and arm muscles hate me today. (The feeling is mutual).
This is an additional paragraph, as I am editing my post. This is due to the fact that I did not feel I should take the antibiotics, due to herx that is not stopping in shoulders, arms and neck (legs are okay). This is the first time in a while that I have had the herx go on. I even took an additional 20mg Benicar and will take more if needed. The herx feels like it is intensifing instead of slowing down.
Am trying to get room finished for roommate's arrival on Tuesday. Looking forward to this as I will enjoy some human conversation (think it will help the emotional state). I have to keep resting in between 'jobs' so makes the going slow.
Have been able to go out to pick up meds, etc., the last few times with no side effects. (of course, Noirs, covered up completely.) Also, I do not stay out any longer than I have to and when I do go I try to do everything I cannot do at night in one day, thus not more than 1 day exposure.
We have a storm rolling in and it is thundering, so I think I will conclude for the night and shut the computer down.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!! BARNEY
Last edited on Sun Jun 26th, 2005 05:22 by BARNEY
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64jointsarc77skinsarc80lungsarc81asthma/migranes
95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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BARNEY
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Posted: Mon Jun 27th, 2005 00:20 |
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DAY 177, 6/26/05, PHASE 2/3, DAY 4, CYCLE 2c, BP 105/64/P79, 20MG BENICAR Q3HRS, 40MG BENICAR MIDNIGHT, 50 MG MINO, C, NO Z, NO PAIN PILLS, ALL TOLERABLE
Will take last night's meds tonite, as herx has slowed to next to nothing. Wrist is still very sore, hard to pick anything up, hurts.
Slept well last night only awake for bathroom calls. When I laid down on my right side all the pain in shoulders, etc., stopped immediately. Guess that was my body's way of saying, go to bed.
The house being dark not only keeps you from the Vit d from natural lite but helps give you a soothing effect which allows you to rest.
Blood sugar is doing well. Low carb diet is great, no cheating.
HANG IN THERE, WE WILL MAKE IT!!!! BARNEY
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95rkidneyremoved(cyst)diabetic/gallbremoved,96
totalhyst(cysts,endom)01fibro,Benicar20mg@3hrs, xtra as needed, Mino25mg @other day
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