Sunday, August 13, 2023

Update 8.13.23

 Been a month now since Baba passed.  The few couple weeks after getting back home I felt mildly depressed.  Just tired, no motivation, sleeping more, apathy, moving slow.  Turns out (and I think) it was grief.  I've been feeling more normal these past several days.

With the UTI still not gone, started to wonder if it was a kidney infection.  Especially since the UTI didn't completely cure it.  Will need to see what needs to be done for a healthy kidney.  Also, Michael Chang's IG post talked about tapping, and I noticed when I tap my face, my left cheek is tender.  Seems odd so I looked into it.  According to Chinese medicine, it could be a weak liver.   Guess I've been drinking a lot since the Belgium trip, then Baba passing, Mitsu coming over, then Emi coming over.  Plus having a lot going on and being tired.  Making notes for the future...

Decided to get something for my sleep apnea. I prefer a night guard but we'll see.  They might insist on a CPAP.  So I need to establish care with the Eisenhower Sleep Center.  Next available appt for a consultation is October 19.  Trying to get my medical stuff this year since we've met the deductible.  

Bloating got a little better for a few days, found an acupressure point to massage and it seemed to work a little.  But depending on what I eat/drink, it puffs up pretty bad.  Need to make an appt with a GI as well.   And maybe get tested for SIBO. 

BP seems to be doing alright.  Not really taking the amlodipine at night unless my BP is high.  Last reading on Aug 9 was 113/84 (81).  Just now was 120/94 (77)

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