Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Best Blood Pressure ever!

How to describe this past week?

It was one of the tougher ones  The major issue has been mouth sores and dry mouth.

Oh yes, I also developed a rash on my left leg.

Oh, and I had a tooth infection.

Well, I also had to have two shots on Friday and Saturday to boost my white blood cell count.

If you listen to the research manager, I also have trouble speaking properly. However, I caught her miss-hearing things said on the television this past week. Therefore, I am somewhat skeptical of her observation. If it weren't for the fact that many others have trouble hearing me, I would discount her perspective entirely.

However, a prescription for an antibiotic and one for steroids for the rash and one for the dry mouth seem to be improving things and I am just these last few days beginning to feel human.

This past week has also brought some stress building events. First, the research manager getting a call at 3am advising her that one of her guardian ad litem children had run away. A few days later we, well she, ended up dealing with an emergency dental issue at midnight. I could not get my car to start because the ignition had locked and had to wait two days to get it fixed.

But, I want you to know that with all that stress, my blood pressure was the lowest ever (117/76) yesterday. Further, the shots have boosted my white blood cell count to a slightly more acceptable level. If we relax, things will work out as they should.

One final piece of advice. Never, and I mean never, let the research manager ride in your car. You will hear everything that is wrong with it and your car's feelings will be hurt.


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