still coughing, still mad, still fighting
It’s the 5th day since I stopped taking the blank blank Ramipril but the cough is no better.
The replacement drug has a different side-effect, an interaction with another of my meds.
I translated my complaining poem into French and emailed it to my cardiologist, whose reply was that yes, he was aware of the inconvenience of the side effect but it was necessary to correct my cardiac insufficiency. And I must continue taking both. Blah, blah. He did suggest a consultation to explain and discuss, which may prove a life-line. He’s on holiday until Monday but be sure I shall pester him. It’s a pity I like him so much, as I shall find it difficult to be anything but polite and friendly!
The sum total of my creative output this week doesn’t amount to much: two pairs of wheat-filled handwarmers in response to Pseu’s suggestion. It takes only 2 minutes in the microwave and stuffing them into your pockets before braving icy weather.
I hope the snowstorm Nemo doesn’t come up to expectations for my North American friends. but a pair of handwarmers could come in handy! Sorry about the horrible pun.
I imagine you to be a bit of a feisty patient, Viv. Gotta get fit for your trip to England!
I’m trying – very trying.
Your health is more important than the Dr.’s feelings so say what you need to say! Hope you are well soon!
I certainly hope you are feeling well soon! Your little hand-warmers are adorable! We could sure use them here right now!
Hope you are soon starting to feel much better. I know how often the side-effects of new medications make them seem more like another problem than a cure. There are some I refuse to take for the same reason. I adore your clever handwarmers, what an ingenious idea for small winter gifts or stocking stuffers at Christmas!
Sorry you are still not up to par! I hope the doctor can find something to help you without the side effects. Loved the idea of hand warmers! We call them “wheat-heats!” (:>)
Stay warm..and take care!
Linda
I love your handwarmers! I hope you find some relief soon.
Perhaps a gift of those lovely handwarmers might ease the way with your consultant…but of course you are right, you have to keep at him.
Don’t know what’s going on but lots of coughing happening over here as well. Feel better soon!
The hand warmers are very pretty. I hope that when you and your cardiologue sit down together you can figure something out about that pesky cough. Sending you positive thoughts!
Hope you feel better soon!
Oh, no. I hope you feel better soon. *hugs*
Pretty handwarmers!
The handwarmers look mighty fine from my spot here in the snow. I hope your doctor can get your medications straightened out.
Keep the doctor on his toes. It is your health and happiness! Love the handwarmers!
How exciting that you have put my idea into action, just like that .
So sorry you’re still coughing. I hope the discussion with your cardiologist will clarify matters and maybe he’ll have some ideas about juggling the meds? Fingers crossed.
Whether you like the doc or not, V, pester him. And tell him about the army of blogfans you’ll turn lose on him if he doesn’t shape up. grrrrr…
Oh, no! That sounds like a terrible thing to have to deal with. I’m wishing you the best in the consultation.
Wishing you good health soon.
euw! hope you are feeling better soon – hang in there!
Owww so sorry to read you are feeling so horrible…. hope your appointment with the cardiologist will bring some solution for the ‘inconvenience’
Take care!
Sorry to hear you are still not right
Love the handwarmers.