Sleep study showed I have severe sleep apnea. Said I have about 34 events per hour, which jumped to about 68 in REM sleep. So I think this may be the cause of my high BP. Been trying to sleep on my side more, seems to help. Been having days where I wake up before the alarm and am not too tired, not like I had been. BP has also been almost "normal" low, the top number even drops to 108! So I don't take the amlodipine at night all the time. For example, just now it was 109/83 (83) Pulse has not been as low as it used to tho. Since we've met our deductible, I think I'll see if I can get a night guard prescribed after our Belgium trip is paid off. I'm a bit hopeful this will solve my BP issue and I will feel more energized. Overall been feeling less tired, not sure if it's the warmer weather or I'm sleeping better. Also been try to practice "mewing" whenever I think of it. Been eating more veggies and way less meat. David broke his collarbone on April 21 so he's been not eating so I've been just cooking for myself. Been eating lighter asian food, which also might be helping make a difference.
Last labwork taken at Dr. Bagheri's showed I have high triglycerides. It was 500, very high. Normal is below 150. It was around 300 last time, Dec 2022. Seems like it is caused by eating more than what I'm burning. Been trying to control intake a little. Less carbs and sugar. And alcohol when I can, or limit to one drink.
The other day I noticed my faced looked slimmer so I weighed myself. Had lost 3 lbs and was at 115. Dunno if it was a fluke, but would like to keep it off. Maybe I can work on my tummy. :)
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