I have been off all medications except Zofran for about 2 months. I just recently saw a new doctor who specializes in POTS. She has prescribed over-the-counter drugs for acid indigestion as I have had difficulty eating without upsetting my stomach along with difficulty drinking water as water also makes me feel nauseous and sick. She has also upped my dosage of Zofran which I take as needed for nausea. I wear compression support stockings. Compression being from 35-40. They are a pain to put on and are quite uncomfortable but they help keep my blood pressure in a safe range as they literally squeeze the blood from my legs back to my heart.
The past few weeks I have felt debilitating nausea and light-headedness. I have been in bed for the most part. As I am writing this I should probably lay down as I have been sitting up for a couple hours working on this blog. When I start a project I like to finish it but unfortunately that is not always the best for my condition.
I am trying to stay optimistic even though I can feel the energy draining from my body. I was able to sleep in today and that was nice. I have been in bed most of the day writing and watching TV online. I hate feeling lazy, like I'm always wasting my day. I need to do things that I can consider productive. Hence this blog and playing guitar. Oh, and my nails have never looked better! My room needs to be cleaned...just waiting for the energy to start that project...it hasn't come yet.
Well it is 3:08 and I don't feel that great (no, rhyming was not intentional) so I think I will watch some more TV. Hopefully I will be able to be more productive after that...We'll see how it goes.
Thinking of you Alyssa. I tend to experience those same feelings of wishing I didn't feel so lazy. Hope you keep up with the blog.
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