The ECG I had at the GP surgery yesterday showed sinus bradycardia - slower than normal heartrate. I guess that's why the GP requested a blood test for hypothyroidism, and it may explain why I've been so tired recently - well, if it's not just the lack of sleep! He said he'd like me to have a 24-hour heart monitor, although apparently there's a waiting list for that.
The surgery Carers Champion, Sarah, rang me in the afternoon - she's really nice, we had a good long chat. She's registered me as husband's official carer, is sending me a Carers Pack in the post, and gave me details of loads of useful websites and people to ring, such as the Village Agent who she said knows everything about everything! She also said I can ring her (Sarah) anytime for a chat over the phone, or make an appointment to see her at the surgery if I'd rather chat in private. She was lovely actually and I felt a lot more positive and 'heard' afterwards.
Husband has this very irritating habit of ordering car parts off the internet for whatever car we have at the time - not because we need them, but because we MIGHT need them in the future! He's still got a complete new clutch assembly for the car we had BEFORE the one that's just been scrapped.....he bought it because it was a bargain - in his words. The thing didn't actually need a new clutch, but he said (when it was delivered and I asked what it was/why he'd bought it) that the car would probably need it sooner or later 😒😠. So now we're stuck with it cluttering up the garage - he's tried selling it but nobody wants it - well, it is kind of specialised and the car it fits wasn't exactly a popular one. So what did I notice yesterday....him looking at car parts on ebay! I could brain him sometimes.
I've given him explicit instructions NOT to order anything for this new (to us) car - it comes with a warranty, we've got full breakdown cover and he's got a parts & labour warranty with the AA in any case, so we don't need any random spare parts!! 😜
We're back on the housing register as I (think) I said, I've put in a bid on the one suitable property available this week - it's a nice enough property, but isn't in our preferred area - too far away from the caravan really. One bonus though is that it's within walking distance of a GP surgery that has excellent reviews for care.
Another good thing - I've finally broken the stone barrier with my diet, I've now lost 1st 2lbs, which pleases me greatly. I've settled into a habit of having a small brunch around 11.30 am - perhaps 1 slice of sourdough toast or a couple of rye crispbreads, with cheese or cottage cheese, some gherkins and olives and an apple. I have a normal dinner of fish or something vegetarian, with mostly green veg to accompany it, followed by a couple of small easy peelers or a yogurt. My appetite has certainly reduced, I'm having smaller portions and no snacks between meals - I've never really been one for snacking anyway (that's husband!).
Good news on all fronts (except the car spares bit!😀). I'm glad you're getting your health problems sorted, and, from the little I know, it doesn't sound too serious. It's good that you've got Sarah to talk to when things get too stressful. Nice to feel someone is really listening. Well done on the weight loss, too. Apart from less stress on your joints, the mental filip of being more svelte is great, isn't it? I wonder if your bradycardia has something to do with the weight loss? I only mention it because my BP has dropped quite dramatically since I've been losing weight. It was always low (about 100 over something) but it did go down to 85/50, which made me very light-headed. I'm now eating a few more carbs, adding salt to my food and drinking more coffee. They tell you to cut back on salt and caffeine if your BP is high, and the converse if it's low. Anyway, apart from the odd woozy moment, I feel much better. And I can have a medicinal scone occasionally, too! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the medicinal scone! Good point about the bradycardia/weight loss. And GP measured my BP and said it was perfect - it's normally on the high side when I have it checked at the surgery, so perhaps my normally slightly elevated BP is coming down too. Need to measure it more often at home to check - thanks for that. xx
DeleteYour doing so well with your healthy eating and therefore managing to lose weight. I have Tachycardia, fast heart rate, so the complete opposite but can relate to the various symptoms, also hypothyroid, so know about the tiredness etc. Hopefully you can soon get a suitable house that you love in a area with facilities.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the weight loss and fingers crossed that your bid is successful. A doctor's surgery within walking distance is a big plus .
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