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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 3:12pm

I have the usual: Type 2, High cholesterol (267 at last doc appt.) and high blood pressure. I also have a hiatal hernia and GERD. I am out of medicine for high blood pressure. It will take me 2 weeks to get more and I am out of test strips and 2 weeks for that so I haven't been monitoring blood sugar. If it has been high the last 2 weeks, would that do major damage? I could get some from the pharmacy, but it costs a lot more. Last night I stared feeling funny and couldn't sleep real well. My fingers are swelling up, but I haven't noticed the ankles. I also have arthritis in my hands. I just don't feel right and kind of nauseous. I am constantly worrying about my heart. My dad passed away from a heart attack last spring. I am only 46. Should I be real concerned? Also, I lost 55 pounds since last year, but recently gained 9 because I am eating a bit more sugar. Bad I know. Thanks.

Debbie

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 3:32pm

First off, you must be getting them through mail order?


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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 5:06pm

Definitely call the dr's office. You can get a 'bridge' prescription that should still be covered under insurance or at least be less expensive (fewer pills, lower cost) - in fact, sometimes a pharmacy won't charge on the 'bridge' if it's only for 10 days' worth or something (I've had that happen at a major chain which was cool - I was in a sweat because I mail order my Synthyroid and miscounted how many I had left when it was time for my annual new Rx to be sent in).

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 5:19pm
She should check with that first. With our prescription plan we pay the same deductable if I get 10 days or 30 at the pharmacy.

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 5:40pm

Hi Debbie,


Let me see if I can answer some of your questions.


There is a way for mail-away pharmacies to expedite their shipments to you.

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 6:41pm

I think it is blood pressure meds she ran out of....... and wondering about damage...


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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 7:52pm

If the blood pressure med is a diuretic, that could explain swelling fingers because you could be retaining water.

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 8:03pm

Cheryl,


She ran out of test strips and blood pressure meds. I am not sure about diabetic meds though.



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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 10:20pm

Thanks ladies. I will call doc office and see what they can do. I also want to mention that the last time I saw the doctor, my A1C was 6.0. I am off all blood sugar medicines like Metformin that I used to take. My brother has a blood pressure cuff and I am going to visit tomorrow. I don't know how accurate they are. My doc was mainly concerned about the cholesterol, but of course the blood sugar is bad also. I hate not knowing my numbers, but I really got to be more careful. Plus, I am not getting a chance to exercise like I used to, but I have been exercising more this week than ever since I feel the weight gain. Thanks so much for your advice.

Debbie

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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 10:26pm

Debbie,


Please let us know what the doc suggests. I do hope that they will give you some samples to take until your meds arrive.


With your wonderful weight loss, I am not surprised that you are off meds. Your A1C is something to be proud of also.



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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 8:13am
Thanks so much for your help and encouragement. I had my blood pressure checked from my brother's blood pressure cuff he has and it said 107/73 so it isn't high. My ankles aren't swollen and he said his fingers were swelling a bit too. So maybe it is arthritis. But I don't like the feeling in my legs. They feel kind of cold and it is almost as if I can feel something flowing through them. I do have vein problems and need to wear support hose. I only have on pair that go up to my knee. I am 46 and my dad was 78 when he died last April; that was shortly after I received my diabetes diagnosed and I feared blood sugar then because of the stress, but I did okay. Also, I am a highly stressed, anxious person so I probably need something to calm me. But I'm not sure.
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