[bddouglas]

Last week, my PCP decided to add Lipitor to my meds as a proactive measure since I am diabetic, though I have been keeping my numbers in the pre-diabetic range. Ideally, it should lower my triglycerides and raise my good cholesterol especially since I can't actively exercise.

The last 4 or so days, I have had swelling in my hands and feet and noticed some in my eyelids today. I have also had a nagging headache, not a migraine, just a normal headache. I went in to see my PCP. My Systolic blood pressure was unusually low for me, she decided to do an EKG which was normal. She sent me for a whole slew of labs (I just had a ton to start Tecfidera a couple of days ago) and chest x-rays. She also tells me that she wants to refer me to a cardiologist, just to be on the safe side.

Some times I have shortness of breath and tightness around my ribs that doesn't last long. I tend to take deep breaths from time to time. Thanks for letting me vent.