It's been one of those strange weeks. Have been extremely tired and headachy, bp spikes and fast heart beats during the night, etc. Wish I knew what caused these flare-ups. They seem to come ever so often... although it's been more than 6 months since the last.
Have an appointment with my cardiologist Monday and we'll discuss it. Although he does periodic Electrocardiograms and I've worn a monitor twice... he doesn't find anything except some valve leakage that he says is normal for my age. He did prescribe me Rx Propranolol 10 mg to take twice a day, but beings I'm hesitant on taking meds due to bad reactions, I've never tried them.
I'm thinking that 'pushing 80' has it's own set of mysterious illnesses. Things don't continue to work as they should and just act up on occasion (like an old car).
Despite it all, I made it to my DMV appointment yesterday to turn in my TDL since I haven't driven in 3 years and it would expire next month anyway. Once you're 79, you can't renew online... and believe me, trying to get an appointment or do anything at the DMV is difficult. I now have an ID on order and should get it in a few weeks.
But I will say that going to a Mega DMV office is better than the smaller ones. It's huge... and seems well organized. Whole thing (with the appt) took about 30 mins.
Have to mention this. Do you watch the races for the Triple Crown? We love to watch them. Well, this time at the Belmont Stakes, my horse won! And no, we don't bet on them. Just enjoy picking our favorites and watching them run. Anyway, right before the race I chose Dornoch... mainly because I liked his name (looked it up and it's a coastal town in Ireland). And he won 17-1! Love it!
Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes in surprise upset.
Key takeaways
Dornoch, a 17-1 long shot, secured an upset victory in the 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course12
And lastly here's 2 pics and 1 meme:
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| Can you see her in crook of tree? |
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| we were surprised to see a kitten up that high |
But we checked later and she had come down. Have to say that it was a safe place for her (dogs, coyotes, etc. can't reach her there).
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| How about that? |
Have a great weekend! It's Saturday and life is good (despite inconveniences). Reading a strange book called "Child of Another Kind" and it's next one "Earth of Another Kind" on kindle. It's unusual, but kind of thought provoking. Definitely not for everyone. But I like books that cause me to think of things in a different way.
Take Care my friends,
Hugs (virtual),
Rian
Home IS where the cat is. And I would have checked to make sure the kitten got down too.
ReplyDeleteI hope next week is better for you.
Thanks, EC. I expect it will be.
DeleteWhat a sweet kitten! Good luck with the heart issues. I had some episodes of rapid heart beat this week and I could feel my blood pressure. But I know the cause, lol. Here's to a better week next week!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Miss Merry. I'm beginning to think these things just come with age (inconveniences that's all).
DeleteThanks for the reassurance regarding the osteoarthritis. I already have it in my right foot, have had for several years. I do worry about maintaining mobility as I age, but I'm trying to be proactive with the physio and acupuncture, etc.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Triple Crown for decades, from childhood until about several years ago. I'm delighted "your" horse won!
I hope all your ferals stay safe! Smart little one, to scale the heights. As long as they continue to be able to get down!
Take care, have a great weekend and week ahead!
Thanks, Kim. We love watching the Triple Crown races... and I too was delighted that Dornoch won. And I've been following all your kitchen renovations (even if I don't comment sometimes). Hope you are enjoying it!
DeleteI do hope your heart issues can be resolved. It can't be comfortable to experience these times.
ReplyDeleteThe wee feral is a cutie. I'm glad she was smart enough to get herself down.
Mae, it's certainly not comfortable, and a bit scary, but I don't think it's serious... just wish I knew what was causing it (if it's not just age). And yes, the kitten is a cutie and seems to be smart - which is a good thing for a feral.
DeleteLove to see that adventurous kitty up high in the tree. Yes, this getting old stuff is, as they say, not for sissies. Glad to hear you're doing well, or at least well enough. Good luck with the doctor visit.
ReplyDeleteWell enough, DJan. I guess I feel little things like this can be expected. We're lucky to have gotten this far. I'm not expecting much from the cardiologist's visit... but at least he checks up on me every 6 months.
DeleteRian, I'm sorry to read of your recent flare-up. I hope you keep us posted. I know you have a few years on me, but I must admit the older I get the nervous I become about what's ahead. Sometimes I really miss those younger years. Loved seeing the kitten in that tree thank you for sharing! Your books sound good too, you're never too old to wonder.
ReplyDeleteDug, I will keep you'all posted. But don't be nervous about what's ahead... there may be some hiccups along the way, but all in all, it's still good. If we hadn't made it this far, we'd have missed all the 'good moments' (and they still come).
DeleteThose kittens (and other ferals) keep us smiling. And that book has got me to thinking. So many possibilities exist. Take care, my friend.
I find more and more problems creeping up on me now too. I sure hope everything is OK with you, Rian. I'm glad you're checking in with your doctor to make sure all is OK. Cats really do have 7 lives.
ReplyDeleteCardiologist says everything is OK... so, I'm going with that. And you (as well as I luckily) have a great support system...
Deleteyou are so right in comparing our bodies to cars...at some point things just break down and you either replace or live with it!! i hope things are ok for you, pushing 80 is both a gift and a curse. my mom is 90 and she does no understand that things may give out at this point!!
ReplyDeleteYes, Debbie, I tend to live with it as best I can at this point... knowing I've got it good compared to some. My mom did pretty good physically in her 90's... but Alzheimer was her downfall.
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