Yesterday I had a follow up with my pulmonologist, who continues to surprise me with his outside-the-box thinking and his treatment of me rather than just my cough. The more we talk, the more questions he has and the more ideas he generates. He has given me a prescription for something to control mucus production, thinking that may help when the cough gets really bad. I'm checking with the research assistant at MSKCC to make certain I can take it before I fill the prescription. We'll see how it goes.
Last night, I woke up around 10 p.m. with a headache. At 1 a.m., it was still there so I took two ibuprofen. At 3 a.m., it was still there. At 5 a.m., I took two Tylenol, and now at 10:30 a.m. it's still there although not quite as painful. It almost seems like a sinus headache, but my sinuses are fairly clear. I might try some Benadryl next, just in case it is a sinus problem. I know it's not my blood pressure, as it was a little higher than normal yesterday but not dangerously so.
My head hurt so much this morning that my stomach was -- and still is a bit -- upset, but I made sure I had breakfast. My weight has leveled off at 125, and I want to make certain I don't dip back below that mark. Of course, since this new treatment can affect my glucose levels, I'm going to have to re-evaluate my eating habits. As I've probably mentioned, I've been eating relatively high calorie foods, most of which contain a lot of sugar. Since I really don't want to add more medications to my ever-growing list, I'm going to have to start watching my carbs while maintaining my weight. That's a tough thing to do, especially at this time of year. Especially since I make delicious cookies, if I do say so myself. I'm just glad I'm not home around them all day. Ed's not so lucky!
This morning it was 23 degrees when I arrived in the city and the wind was blowing. Not a good day to be out and about, despite the fact that the sun is shining. Winter arrives on Monday, and winter weather has preceeded it. Time for those flannel sheets.
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Have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones Karen. I think of you and send my regards :) patti
Headaches are awful and aggravating. I hope you are feeling better today. Good luck staying away from those delicous cookies this weekend. Crappy time of year to cut back on the carbs - also looks like you could be snowed in this weekend!
Always thinking of you both -
Amy & Chris
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