On September 7, 2010, I quit taking all my medications. This came about because on my last trip to the doctor, I'd been unable to make even a little payment, and she refused to write me any more prescriptions. This was her right, and though I disagree with her decision, I respect it.
So, several weeks later, some things have changed.
Hot flashes - still have them, but sometimes I'm cold now, too, and that is passing strange for me.
Blood sugar - down
Blood pressure - up
Weight - up
Pain - waaaaaay up
Depression - random anger and sadness, with pronounced irritability, all of which are noticeable even to me
Eyes - I have clouds that weren't there before, and a big old "bug" in my left eye
Other random weird things - my breasts hurt, a LOT. Ice tea doesn't taste as good as it used to, and I drink a lot of iced tea. I don't bruise as easily, but I still bruise easier than I used to.
I have applied for Medicaid and been denied. I have applied to a local indigent health care system, and been denied.
So, for now, I watch and I wait and sometimes I worry.
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