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Many months ago, it was suggested that, as many members are Senior Citizens, we should have a place to discuss problems of our age group. I think health issues were to be a priority.
OK, I'll kick it off. Last July I finally agreed to go onto treatment for blood high pressure and high cholesterol levels. Although I was just about OK on the old guidelines I was not according to the new ones. This conclusion was from a blood test and readings from a strap-on 24h blood pressure monitor.
The Atorvastatin for cholesterol was no problem. The Amylodipine was problematic, with a whole collection of side effects. From the morning after the first dose, I had itching over most parts of my body. On the third morning I had a spontaneous nosebleed, a one off, at least in my adult life. Here is part of a message I sent to my GP as few days later, having reported these symptoms:
"Itching continues daily, with all parts of the body, at random, apart from chest, back and abdomen, affected. Over-the-counter antihistamines give some relief.
Unexplained muscle stiffness: Last week, walking down stairs in the morning, my right calf muscle was stiff. Normal activities eased that. On another morning, the left calf muscle was stiff and slightly (sharp) painful, consistent with a strain. I walked that off easily, not consistent with my experience of injuries.
Possible hair loss: My hair has been very thin for several decades, such that any further loss would be visible as pink skin showing through. I think this is starting to happen but I have not found unusual qualities of detached hairs. I am watching this".
A day or two later I realised that the "shrinking of my gardening shoes in the sun in out conservatory" was my feet having swollen by about two shoe sizes.
I also realised that the daily apathy was not due to the hot weather.
The hair loss was confirmed.
I stopped taking the pills on my own accord (after less than two weeks) and arranged an appointment with my GP.
I am now on Indapamide and have had no side effects.
My wife has been on Amylodipine for two years longer than I have. She said she had no problem but admitted to her ankles swelling.
Harold
OK, I'll kick it off. Last July I finally agreed to go onto treatment for blood high pressure and high cholesterol levels. Although I was just about OK on the old guidelines I was not according to the new ones. This conclusion was from a blood test and readings from a strap-on 24h blood pressure monitor.
The Atorvastatin for cholesterol was no problem. The Amylodipine was problematic, with a whole collection of side effects. From the morning after the first dose, I had itching over most parts of my body. On the third morning I had a spontaneous nosebleed, a one off, at least in my adult life. Here is part of a message I sent to my GP as few days later, having reported these symptoms:
"Itching continues daily, with all parts of the body, at random, apart from chest, back and abdomen, affected. Over-the-counter antihistamines give some relief.
Unexplained muscle stiffness: Last week, walking down stairs in the morning, my right calf muscle was stiff. Normal activities eased that. On another morning, the left calf muscle was stiff and slightly (sharp) painful, consistent with a strain. I walked that off easily, not consistent with my experience of injuries.
Possible hair loss: My hair has been very thin for several decades, such that any further loss would be visible as pink skin showing through. I think this is starting to happen but I have not found unusual qualities of detached hairs. I am watching this".
A day or two later I realised that the "shrinking of my gardening shoes in the sun in out conservatory" was my feet having swollen by about two shoe sizes.
I also realised that the daily apathy was not due to the hot weather.
The hair loss was confirmed.
I stopped taking the pills on my own accord (after less than two weeks) and arranged an appointment with my GP.
I am now on Indapamide and have had no side effects.
My wife has been on Amylodipine for two years longer than I have. She said she had no problem but admitted to her ankles swelling.
Harold
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