I hope that the BP is closer to normal the next time you check it.


M

robert is bringing over his monitor today. I should get mine from amazon today. He gave me a great url Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
last night i dreamt of a funeral

It is so cute that Abby gave you an Eskimo kiss! I hope she makes it a habit... adorable! :)

I'm glad that Robert is bringing his BP monitor over and you will have your own soon (I hope it comes with batteries or you have some). Hopefully your BP will already be up since stopping that med :hug:

You may have had that dream about the funeral because of all the tests you just had and the BP problem :hug::hug::hug:

robert is coming over. we will compare monitors. mine arrived. it says 117 over 60. i didn't follow directions. i need reading glasses

That is a perfect reading.
(((HUGS))))
bizi

Good news about the reading.



M

I did a few readings this morning. they were much better than the low ones but still not 129 over 60 and my pulse was fast. I think I am going to buy a cuff one it is easier to put on.

I just bought a cuff one like roberts it is easier to put on

Great readings, Bobby :)

The right cuff, especially the right size cuff is important.

I thought theysaid the left hand cuff because it is closer to your heart

I think she meant the correct size cuff was important.
glad that you are getting what you need.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

Great minds think a like. That was just what I was going to say also.

Bobby, I'm so glad you are getting the blood pressure cuff and things
right. I need to get one too.

Donna

I meant put it on your left hand

Now it is a bit high and I am still very tired. I saw a sweater I wanted and it was inexpensive and purple but I didn't buy it. Is this a new leaf?

Did you buy a wrist monitor? Those aren't as accurate as arm cuffs, but if you did buy one, it's not a big deal.

You should be able to use an arm cuff on either arm. You should be able to use a wrist cuff on either wrist, too.

From my experience, and what I've read, Omron makes the most accurate BP monitors. If you are using an arm cuff, you should measure your arm to make sure that the cuff will be large/long enough for you. The directions in/on the box, and product description on the website should state the length of the cuff that comes with the monitor. Sometimes you have to buy a separate cuff if you need a larger or smaller one.

I already bought them. the instructions on the arm one says to use it on the left side because it is closer to the heart. I have trouble putting on the arm one and aligning it in the right place. it keeps on sliding over. so that is why i bought the cuff ones

In my case I can never have my blood pressure taken in my right side arm again. So that is good that the left is better.

Heehee.

Donna

I just took my pressure and it is almost normal. hooray

now my blood pressure is high. I should get a new monitor today. I wonder what the doctor is going to do. My apartment looks good. Marci is coming twice a week now. There is real progress..We even went to the post office today and she addressed an envelop. It is hard to read my handwriting since the stroke.
I am scared now but still not depressed. I am still reading. I gave Marc some more things.

i got the new monitors. the readings weren't bad. I am having more trouble walking. I am in a good mood and not depressed. My sleeping is rotten. I am still reading. tv isn't interesting me that much. i look forward to sleeping reading and kitty cat watching.i don't understand why i am in such a good mood. i am still spending and not doing paper work.

I think I must be manic. I think I am too tired to show more classic symtoms.

That can happen to me when I'm hypo, too. It's so weird. I can even sleep when I'm full-blown manic.

I'm glad you're not depressed. It doesn't sound like your behavior is effecting your life negatively... unless you're buying a lot more right now?

Bobby

See if you can set your self a limit as to how much you buy a day. Like $10.00 a day. And stick to it. I know that would be hard. But maybe that would
work. I think then maybe when you don't buy anything one day you can celebrate by an extra treat from when out with a friend say a coffee or something.

Not sure what all would work.

Donna

I am really enjoying living!

Hypomania can be very enjoyable! (not that I'm advocating for people not to get treatment if it gets out of hand). It just seems like you are safe, and I'm not particularly worried about your thoughts or behavior

Wow bobby, I don't think that I have ever heard you say that.:)
I am so happy for you.
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

I don't know how long it will last though since it is probably chemical

Bobby,


I hope the good mood lasts for a long while.


M

There's no way to know, but it's high time you got a break from your depression! I hope you remain safely euphoric for a long time. Enjoy it while it lasts :)

I am still in a good mood but I am totally exhausted. I have been getting little sleep. I finally got in a nap today

having the stroke is really frustrating physically and cognitively. I screwed up my smart phone which I don'e know how to work and then I put it down ad now I can't find it.
i don't think i know its number

Does one of your friends have your number on their phone. If so then have them call it for you.

Donna

I found it in my address book.

Good news!

That's a perfect place to put a phone number.



M

I even put it under my name lol. I had the greatest positive dream last night but I can't remember it. I have been up since two but mostly with my head under the covers. I am even enjoying that. Intermittently I am reading. I should finish the book in a couple of hours.

I hate it when I lose my phone. I'm glad you found yours :)

I hope that your book comes to a satisfying conclusion. What are you going to read next?

That is great bobby that you have a smart phone now because that means you can use uber instead of taxis and save money on rides!
bizi

i feel safer in yellow cabs

everybody gets married. even a couple separated 22 years lol. I started reading a different author right now. the book is shorter

It's kinda silly that everybody got married! I hope you like this author's work.