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I am a 69-year-old gay disabled amateur part-time writer living in Slough, Berkshire UK. I have published around 60 articles in 20 leisure and lifestyle magazines. I live with a range of health issues including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression, atrial fibrillation and restless leg syndrome. (I'm working my way through the medical dictionary!). I'm a member of Slough Writer's Group which is interesting and informative. Latest News. 10th July 2023 Awarded 'The Sandy Lee-Guard Award for Endeavour' by the Slough Writers Group. 6th December 2023 Completed studying 'Writing for Magazines' with CityLit University. January 2nd 2024. Fell over in the lounge and fractured my left femur (whilst recovering from fracturing my right femur in July 2023). May 2024. Completed studying ' National Centre for Writing' course 'Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction'. 3rd November 2024. Began studying 'Article Writing and Freelance Journalism' with 'Writing Magazine'. Expected duration 8 Weeks.

Monday, 6 February 2023

Medication Problems

 I've been experiencing problems that, according to my doctor, are probably linked to one of the tablets I take. It's going to be difficult to work out which, as I take 33 tablets a day.

The symptoms cause me to feel very unwell for 2 - 3 hours after taking my morning medication. I feel giddy/dizzy; everything looks dark and 'watery'; and when I stand up, everything goes dark and I feel faint and sometimes I do faint and/or collapse.

My doctor wants me to take my blood pressure every day, for a week. Once before I take my morning medication, once when the symptoms come on (soon after taking my medication) and one hour later.

Watch this space!

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