Subj : Re: PING Questio To : Daryl Stout From : Nancy Backus Date : Thu Jul 02 2020 16:15:16 -=> Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 24-Jun-2020 14:09 <=- NB>> I've had a 24-hour blood pressure test a couple of times... the NB>> cardiologist that monitored it decided that I don't really have high NB>> blood pressure, since it was perfectly normal at night, and passed NB>> that along to my then PCP... So, so far I've managed not to need any NB>> prescriptions for it, and have declined the offer as well... ;) DS> While I have hypertension, the Metropolol is taking care of that DS> very nicely. Since I tend to have problems with most prescription meds, not working and/or giving me nasty side effects, I avoid them wherever possible... DS> I went in this morning for the Low-T treatment. For a man (like we DS> needed something else to worry about), not treating it can create, or DS> aggravate cardiovascular and diabetes issues. While my heart is good, DS> I'm pre-type 2 diabetic. DS> The thing is, due to COVID-19, the Testapel (testosterone pellets) DS> are back ordered until August. My urologist said "Your level is in the DS> low end of the medium range, and I'm afraid if we wait until August DS> for the next hip/buttocks cheek implant, your testosterone levels will DS> CRASH, and that could cause big problems". DS> So, I'm getting weekly shots in the hip, on the upper part of the DS> buttock. I'm also getting monthly B12 shots in the same areas, because DS> the medicine I'm taking for acid reflux is causing the B12 levels to DS> plunge. I get full blood work (CBC) in September and March. The A1C DS> has been holding steady at 6.1 -- but that's just shy of the threshold DS> for type 2 diabetes, which would obviously be a major game changer. DS> But, as noted previously, I don't care ones age or gender. If you DS> don't take care of yourself, you're sure to be sorry. The one drawback DS> is that those injection needles feel like barbed wire!! Giving new meaning to "pain in the butt".... NB>> That seems to be the case here, as well... I've heard that some states NB>> are having issues with new spikes, but maybe there's less care being NB>> taken by people as things begin to reopen... DS> Arkansas is having that as well. A bunch of folks ignored social DS> distancing, etc. with the holidays...and I saw where the yearly July DS> 4 fireworks deal was cancelled, as was the Race For The Cure for DS> breast cancer...all due to COVID-19. Gatherings of those sorts are still being cancelled here, although church has been allowed to reopen, with distancing and masks and limited capacity... DS> I haven't square danced since March, but I've noticed some clubs and DS> areas starting dancing again. They likely are using masks and gloves DS> ...which I wouldn't mind...at least we'd be dancing. Finding ways to dance safely is good.... DS> But, we tell folks if they're leery of getting DS> out, or if they don't feel well, they should stay home. The latter should really be the case no matter what the outside circumstances... that's the only part of what may be new normals I'd agree with, pretty much... :) With the extraordinary circumstances now, there are a lot more people being leery of social contact, and understandably... even if I don't feel the need to be quite that careful... :) NB>> ... Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright DS> At least it's that between the bedrooms, bathrooms, and the kitchen DS> here at home. I'd hope so... ;) ttyl neb .... As I said before, I never repeat myself. --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .