More research is starting to point that I have insulin resistance and that could the cause of high BP and cholesterol. Makes sense, I eat refined carbs (bread and white rice) and sugar. Metroprolol is also known to cause insulin resistance and I was on it for about 5 years, 2017 - 2022. Same for HCTZ. Geez... Amlodipine on the other hand improves insulin sensitivity and lowers inflammation. That's a relief.
Reversing insulin resistance takes time tho, so I'll stay on my meds for now. Hopefully I can reverse it can get off the meds eventually. But I feel like I'm getting close to solving the puzzle. This one makes a lot of sense.
More info: Pulse Pressure. The difference between systolic and diastolic numbers. 40 is good (120/80), 60 and higher suggests arteries are less flexible (stiff), common with aging or conditions like atherosclerosis, increasing risk for cardiovascular events. Less than 25 point to heart failure, aortic stenosis, or cardiac tamponadeMine's around 38 so a little weakened heart output. But glad it's not 60 which means it's
stiffening.
Started Ezetimibe 5 days ago. Been feeling tired the last two days. It is a common side effect
tho period is about to start in 4 days so it could be that as well. First couple days I felt some
rumblings in my tummy so I took a Seirogan which helps. Seems fine after that. Took a short
neighborhood walk this morning and had to turn around cuz I started feeling tired. I remember
hearing some complaints about the tiredness. No muscle aches tho.
Stress Test today. James says they are useless. We'll see.
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