Yesterday, in an exercise class, I got light-headed. When I stopped participating the instructor asked me if I was OK. Then another participant said I was pale. As the class ended they both expressed concern about me with the participant refusing to leave me alone for fear I would faint and no one would notice me in that seldom used room.
So she walked me out to my next activity where she expressed her concern about me to one of the exercise trainers. The trainer assured the participant that she would keep an eye on me and she did.
This was not my first episode of light-headedness here. But, it was stronger than previous ones. So I did my next exercise at half speed and was fine with that.
This morning, following the advice they all gave me, I asked the nurse to take my blood pressure. It was the lowest reading I remember ever having.
I take three pills every morning to keep my heart from pumping too hard. It appears that as my weight drops and my fitness improves my heart does not have to work so hard to pump my blood. Apparently, the pills are making it not work hard enough now. I have an appointment to see the doctor here on Friday to see if it is time to reduce my meds.
Is that another success?
TTYL,
Linda
That is amazing news!
So many illnesses can be self-medicated with diet and exercise. A reduction in meds is a tangible reward for all your hard work!
Losing weight and getting stronger sounds like you are doing everything right. Hope it is the meds and you can reduce what you take.
Sounds like it to me. Keep up the good work.
That sounds like great news. I’ll be interested to hear what the doctor says. Good for you and Happy New Year!
Definitely time to drop your meds. Congrats. I personally was noticing something called ‘post exercise malaise syndrome’ and stopped taking my blood pressure and diabetes meds just before and after significant exercise to great positive effect – I’ve been completely med free for 6 months even though I do take a lot of supplements.
OMG.
i’m go glad it was in a place that was closely monitoring you.
pressure too low is just as bad as too high! sometimes with dire results.
i’m so darned happy for you. you are DOING THIS! you are succeeding.
you continue to be an inspiration! It’s going to be a good year.
XOXO♥
That sounds like good news to me.