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[krazykitkat]

So did Allison Janney attend the Emmys?

People with normal blood pressure should not be taking blood pressure medication...

Last night I found the middle finger on my right hand was swollen, still swollen this morning. Called my rheumatologist to ask whether I should see my GP, he said to come down straight away. Saw him at midday. He thinks it's inflammation/vasculitis (I don't normally get it in that finger and the cold weather is pretty much over). I hit I think it was that finger on Saturday (hurt ridiculously more than it should have), and it may've caused it.

So I'm on the triple bunger: Prednisone, the blood pressure medication and the nitrate patch (yes, I'm trying to quit). If it hasn't improved by the end of the week he's threatening hospital.

And my head is hurting constantly and I have to be careful getting up. And I'm going to be peeing all the time.

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[krazykitkat.livejournal.com]

I think taking anything would probably defeat the purpose. I've got the headache because the drug relaxes the artery walls, allowing the blood to flow easier (and reducing the blood pressure). I assume taking something else would probably do the opposite. And I'm not allowed to take aspirin.

ANd yes, my fingers have even been normal colours!

[athena4lynn.livejournal.com]

Hrm.. Okay, nothing for the headache.

*sends cold compresses*

I am really glad the fingers are getting better though.