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It was a bright and early start this morning after a rather sleepless night. I had an appointment at the Salvum Clinic, to collect my medical results. To be honest I have been expecting the worst all week. The tingling and pain in my arm has been particularly troublesome.
There was no waiting around at Salvum. Unlike the NHS is Britain, I can get an appointment on the same day and see the Doctor of my choice. I really don't mind paying 20€ for the privilege of seeing a GP quickly, without fuss and without the need for an interpreter.
There was no waiting around at Salvum. Unlike the NHS is Britain, I can get an appointment on the same day and see the Doctor of my choice. I really don't mind paying 20€ for the privilege of seeing a GP quickly, without fuss and without the need for an interpreter.
I was given a comprehensive eight page report which covered everything I was tested for, including liver, heart, cancer, diabetes and a number of other conditions, including cholesterol. All of them came back clear, although the cholesterol was slightly high. I should be able to bring this down through healthier eating and a little more exercise. The pain, numbness and pins and needles I have been experiencing in my arm are apparently due to nerve damage in my neck, which can be rectified through physiotherapy. I'll leave that for another day; have to earn some more money first!
For the past week I have been having my blood pressure monitored, at the Farmacia. At its highest it was 160/91, at its lowest 120/ 85. Both the Doctor and I decided it was probably best to start me on some Beta Blockers, to reduce my blood pressure further. I've got another appointment in seven days, after a further week of blood pressure tests; hopefully by then it will be relatively normal!
For the past week I have been having my blood pressure monitored, at the Farmacia. At its highest it was 160/91, at its lowest 120/ 85. Both the Doctor and I decided it was probably best to start me on some Beta Blockers, to reduce my blood pressure further. I've got another appointment in seven days, after a further week of blood pressure tests; hopefully by then it will be relatively normal!
After the clinic it was a long wait at the bank as per usual and lunch at Zest. In keeping with my new healthy lifestyle, I had a lovely tuna salad made by our Pam; Darrell had his usual unhealthy burger and chips. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone at the top of the hill in Sierra Mar. I shall be back next week as usual!
What a beautiful day today; Darrell and I decided to drive along the old coast road, to Santa Pola where I had to get some shopping. It was quite breezy along the foreshore, but the sun was out and we spent a pleasant hour walking along the front.
The beach was busy, there were lots of tourists parked up in their camper vans, others taking in the sea air and even a few brave souls sunbathing in the 22 degree heat. Still way too cold for me, but lovely enough for a walk!
The beach was busy, there were lots of tourists parked up in their camper vans, others taking in the sea air and even a few brave souls sunbathing in the 22 degree heat. Still way too cold for me, but lovely enough for a walk!
We popped into Carrefour when we got to Santa Pola. I wanted to see if I could get a blood pressure monitor, to save the long trek to the top of the ravine each morning.
Lucky enough they had some for sale at only 31'90€, a bargain price for one that fits around the top of your arm. Apparently they are more accurate than the ones you apply to your wrist!
Lucky enough they had some for sale at only 31'90€, a bargain price for one that fits around the top of your arm. Apparently they are more accurate than the ones you apply to your wrist!
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Whist in Carrefour I checked out the British Isle, as I do in all supermarkets. They are now stocking the medium 250g jars at a cost of 5€. Not a bad price, when I used to pay 2'99€ for a 125g jar at Consum, but still not as good as the 500g's, I bought at Gran Alacant's British supermarket Quicksave, for the bargain price of 5'95€. It definitely pays to shop around!
I took my first blood pressure pill at Zest this morning; it's now a quarter to six in the evening and I am feeling quite dizzy and lightheaded, one of the side effects from this medication. To be honest I would rather have these complications, than suffer from a heart attack or stroke, even though they do feel rather uncomfortable.
I have just taken my first reading with the blood pressure machine; it's fallen to 119/80, the best it has been in many years, a weight off my mind. I'm sure the side effects will calm down eventually; for the time being it's a case of avoiding alcohol and caffeine.
Day six of no smoking and all is well. I haven't really noticed any cravings today and am feeling much better. For once life seems to be heading in the right direction, lets hope it stays that way!
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