Friday, July 06, 2007

Icky...

Aloha Rose,
A quick health question here. I've been on 50mg of Toprol XL since last October for hypertension. At its worst, my readings were 140+/100+. I've read in many places about the side-effects of this drug...fatigue, foggy brain, loose stools(sorry, folks...), insomnia, weird dreams. I have it all and although it seems to control the numbers, I really cannot stand the impact this has had on my life.

I'm too tired most days to do anything but my day-job. My jewelry is suffering because I'm just too tired to put in the effort. Not to mention that my head is so foggy, I have a hard time concentrating. I feel as if I have ADD/ADHD!

I want to know if you can see what area I should go to find a new doctor? My current doctor has not even discussed diet and exercise with me. He just prescribes the meds...that's it. I know that there is a better way. I can't stop the drugs cold-turkey(or can I?), but I'm afraid that I'm just going to find another doctor that is the same. Do you see me going to a female doctor?

Thank you, Rose!

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday!

Peace-
Kathi (KLP 4/8/62)

3 comments:

Rose said...

Aloha Miss Kat

I am sorry you feel so yucky. I personally can't stand conventional medications, too many side effects! I know who might be the perfect physician for you! Dr.Terry Shintani.
Please go see him (in phone book).
Waves of great health energy toward, around and entering into your body with miraculous force.
love Rose
PS I stopped my own meds cold turkey but the choice is soley yours. Go see Shintani first, it might be less frightening for you then.
love
~R

Kathi said...

thank you, rose!

Rose said...

You're always welcome and deeply loved Kat!