never2late
23-06-08, 16:14
What I hope will be my final checkup with my family doctor will be tomorrow morning (tues). There are two important aspects to this visit:
1 . . .
3 months ago, I was to decide what route I wanted to take with my panic/anxiety, and let him know: a 6-month medication regimen (prescribed by him); or a referral to a counselor. 3 months ago I opted for working this all out on my own (with an emergency prescription for xanax to be taken as needed).
I am happy to say that I am going to tell him tomorrow that neither will be necessary. I have not a trace of either panic nor anxiety left. In fact, the actual memory of having it at all is now beginning to fade quickly. I think by him just looking at me and listening to me that he, himself, will see that I'm probably in better condition (both mentally and physically) than even he is (maybe I'll even ask him if there's anything I can do or suggest to help HIM).!!! :winks:
2 . . .
When my last really bad panic attack happened, my blood pressure was measured at the office at 198/116. I was immediately placed on blood pressure medicine (Lisinopril). With my visit 3 months ago, he said that if my blood pressure numbers were as good as they have been, that he would take me off of the medicine this visit. So I am REALLY looking forward to that. My morning BP has been avg: 114/70 and my late day BP has been 123/78.
I have found that the Lisinopril makes me a little fatigued at times.
I'm as ready as I'll ever be and I'm feeling strong and confident.
1 . . .
3 months ago, I was to decide what route I wanted to take with my panic/anxiety, and let him know: a 6-month medication regimen (prescribed by him); or a referral to a counselor. 3 months ago I opted for working this all out on my own (with an emergency prescription for xanax to be taken as needed).
I am happy to say that I am going to tell him tomorrow that neither will be necessary. I have not a trace of either panic nor anxiety left. In fact, the actual memory of having it at all is now beginning to fade quickly. I think by him just looking at me and listening to me that he, himself, will see that I'm probably in better condition (both mentally and physically) than even he is (maybe I'll even ask him if there's anything I can do or suggest to help HIM).!!! :winks:
2 . . .
When my last really bad panic attack happened, my blood pressure was measured at the office at 198/116. I was immediately placed on blood pressure medicine (Lisinopril). With my visit 3 months ago, he said that if my blood pressure numbers were as good as they have been, that he would take me off of the medicine this visit. So I am REALLY looking forward to that. My morning BP has been avg: 114/70 and my late day BP has been 123/78.
I have found that the Lisinopril makes me a little fatigued at times.
I'm as ready as I'll ever be and I'm feeling strong and confident.