Well, today was a stressful day.

And yes, my BP was up too. Differently than the last time too, to confound my doctor!

Some good news and some bad news.

The good news is that my B12 was 1999 (I guess that is the top limit). This is from 5mg daily for several months using the new Puritan's pride 5mg methyl B12 form. ( this is important, because I may start metformin soon...which depletes B12)

Also my Vit D was 43. Not really great...considering I use 5000IU D3 daily, and my doctor wants over 50ng. So I am going to do 10,000 IU one day, and 5,000IU the next until the next testing.

But all my efforts for controlling my insulin resistance now, for many years, (2 decades really) are now in the toilet. I will have to go back on metformin... not a great prospect.
There is a new form called Glumetza, which is less GI aggravating, but no one has it yet. It was recalled with the "stinky bottle" recalls...of Tylenol and Lipitor. The recall of Glumetza was at the wholesale level...so supplies may be still on pharmacy shelves! --How would a layman know this? Answer--not at all! )

I called CVS and Walgreen's and they had some. Didn't know what the drug was at first... not a confidence building event. (I talked to the Pharmacist personally -- pfffffftttttt)
The recall I discovered, by calling the company, this afternoon, says it will be available next month or 2.
The pharmacist at the manufacturer suggested I go and get the lot # of the bottles at CVS, and call them back Monday. I decided I will sniff the bottle as well, tomorrow...that ought to make the staff have a "great day" etc... crazy white haired lady sniffing the bottle!

The lumps in my neck are suspicious via the ultrasound I had. So now I have to have a CAT scan of them.
Not looking forward to this, because I have allergies to iodine imaging drugs... I'll face this next week.... premeds, etc.

I'm telling ya.... this is one frustrating situation. The prospect of Lymphoma is not something to look forward to.

However, my mammogram was normal. At least that was a comfort.