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Son_of_Perdition

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One of the realisms of getting older is the things that you think may be interesting are in reality only in your own mind. I'm learning that experiences I have had are only important to me, and no one really cares and are just being polite with a few exceptions as noted below.
 

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What makes you feel that way? I find seniors very interesting because they've experienced so much and have compelling stories to tell about it all.

Is this an age thing with you or a personal thing? I agree with Falcon. It's sad.
 
Once again I'm at odds with others on this site. I had posted an example of a prescribed test concerning health and my attempt at humor was somehow lost on the first responder. I have no idea where his assumption that I was complaining other than showing an ironic example of what different advice medical some professionals direct you to do about watching your health. This forum is like texting, unless you explain your post in detail some will jump to conclusions that have no bearing on your original intent. I wasn't complaining or attempting to show I had a dismal existence. I personally can't say what I want to say in 10 words or less.
 
Communication on and offline can be fraught with difficulties. That said, I believe some on this site, myself included, find you to be an interesting and erudite man. It never occurred to me while reading the posts where you discussed your health issues to view it as complaining. If others did, that certainly is their problem rather than yours.
 
Son_of_Perdition said:
One of the realisms of getting older is the things that you think may be interesting are in reality only in your own mind. I'm learning that experiences I have had are only important to me, and no one really cares and are just being polite with a few exceptions as noted below.
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I didn't think you were complaining, I thought you were making an observation, and I also thought part of your post was missing. You said "with a few exceptions as noted below." but there was nothing below. Oh, maybe that was the humor part, NOTHING was listed below. Now I get it. :) But I still didn't see anything about medical tests in your post. People misunderstand my posts at lest once every 2 days on here and I just go back and try to explain.

But anyway, Son_of_Perdition, I wonder if you listed your tests and your medical problems on here for us how many here would be interested. I think you might be surprised.
 
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I guess an explanation is in order. I was relating the irony of taking and monitoring my blood pressure long term. I had taken BP medication before and thought I was out of the woods somewhat, so as a result of my vast experience in the medical field (NOT!) I decided to take myself off my meds. After my hospital stay when my blood sugar went out of control (887) in July this year I had a follow up primary care visit. It was suggested I resume my BP medication as I was a little elevated at 140/82. I never liked to take it in a Dr's office, (white coat syndrome). The young med. assistant informed me I was a little elevated. Then the doctor prescribed BP pills, told me to get a reliable monitoring unit ($80). Told me to sit upright, feet flat on the floor, relax for 3 minutes and make sure I wasn't watching anything exciting on TV and do this 3 times a day. When my wife went for her wellness check this week, her PC told her to uncross her legs and have her arm bent at the elbow resting full length, you get a more accurate reading. The young assistant who started all this never had me do any of those things.

I just found out the government has changed the recommended medicated BP range from 130/80 to 140/90 for a 70 YO male. I was actually ok but I guess the assistant and Dr haven't got the word yet. With all my other current issues I decided that the pills can't hurt that much and I do feel better, besides the pills are helpful for diabetics. It is also recommended you take your pills just before bedtime, seems to lower your AM pressure even more.

I eluded to the fact that as we age, health becomes a major part of our lives and the balancing act for some ailments can become a full time job. Try losing weight, manage your blood sugar and blood pressure if you think it's a walk in the park. I owned up to my part in the development of my ailments, but thought it was humorous with all the facets that I discovered since starting my pills. I just thought the first comment was a little judgemental.
 
I understand what you mean -- it can begin to become a major undertaking. And I don't like my present PC doc (the one I liked retired) -- he doesn't communicate well, and seldom looks up from his computer. I could probably send King Kong in there for an appointment and he'd never notice. He always seems quite bored with the whole thing. I'm looking for someone else, presently.
 
At the end of the day it's quite true. I find myself adding captions to pictures in photo albums, explanations on the back or bottom of significant objects in the house. Pointing out books that have meaning to me to younger son. But truthfully they barely remember but one of their grandparents and almost nothing of great grandparents. Sometimes the memories are only ours.
 
I see what you mean now about the BP meds. Yeah it can get pretty frustrating and sometimes you don't know what to do. There is so much new medical info coming in all the time it's hard for the medical professionals to keep up on it. For the most part, they do a great job. We are lucky that we have a good PC doctor and a really knowledgeable and kind medical assistant. We gets hugs from them which I think is important too. BUT we still make up our own minds on all medical procedures and spend time on the internet researching as much as we can. I also have heard the government has made a few changes regarding senior care. I have white coat syndrome too. I feel sorry for men who have their BP taken by some pretty young medical assistant. :) I find hearing about other people's medical visits interesting.
 
Ah, I understand. All the intracacies about health as we age and the endless effort to skate successfully on continually thinning ice!
 

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