About a week after he was discharged this came to a head when he was doing his sit ups at night and had only done a couple when his heart 'played up' and he ended up with a panic attack and no sleep. The next day the surgery was most apologetic as a doctor was sick and they couldn't fit him in so he went to the pharmacy and stopped the beta blocker. He saw the G.P. the following day but his anxiety and sleepless nights continued and he has had several visits to the doctor with 3 different prescriptions.
Finally, last night Melatonin worked leaving him feeling good today and not all drugged up. We just hope it continues to work.
On a happier note one of the ladies on the Parkinson's walk asked Doug if he would donate a painting for a raffle for Parkinsons so he framed the one below for them.
Medication changes can be a huge juggle to get them right. Recently during a visit to ED, the Dr prescribed me a new tablet, this will reduce the angina episodes. You might get a slight headache. No, not that but every other side effect it had!!! You can get vomiting, ulcers in your stomach and in your eyes, indigestion, and more. Our new GP told me I am to NEVER have it again. Doug, hope the changes have helped, life is a roller coaster and I hope the ups will be more than the downs. Sue, complications like this take their toll, hang in with both hands.XXXX
ReplyDeleteSorry you had those problems with your new med. Doug has just had a second good night's sleep on Melatonin so fingers crossed that it continues. All the best to you and Hugh xxxx
DeleteAs we go on we change..so any long term medication needs to change as well. Hope Doug gets success with that.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely work to donate
They were both new meds that caused him the problems, first having his blood pressure doubled led to his stroke then being prescribed the beta blockers caused his heart to slow down too much. Finding a cure for the sleeplessness and anxiety has been a problem as the others had bad side effects. Hopefully he can continue on Melatonin as long as he needs it. I like that painting as well.
DeleteThank goodness you found a solution. Hope Doug keeps on feeling fit and sleeps well.
ReplyDeleteHe has just had a second good night's sleep so we are hopeful.
DeleteSorry to learn that you are having such a worrying time. Medication is a tricky thing, the good effect so often comes with potential drawbacks. I am always loathe to read the information leaflets about possible side effects, they always make me feel worse! I hope that Doug will soon be feeling much better.
ReplyDeleteThe painting looks lovely. Someone is going to be thrilled with their raffle ticket.
I don't read the possible side effects either or not unless I get side effects to check if that is what is causing the problem. Doug has just had an second good night's sleep on the Melatonin so we are hopeful.
DeleteI hope his medication gets sorted soon - I know it can take a while sometimes. Love the painting (I would want to win that raffle!). Mxx
ReplyDeleteThank you. He has just had a second good night's sleep so fingers crossed. I think someone will be very pleased with the painting. Whangarei Falls are just a 15 minute walk from our house.
DeleteHe has my sympathy. It's horrible when your meds do the opposite of what they're meant t do. Let's hope he gets sorted-out.
ReplyDeleteThe Melatonin has worked 2 nights in a row with no side effects which is good.
DeleteGlad to read that the melatonin has been a help.
ReplyDeleteIt is good because it has the least side effects
Deletei think from memory my partner B had issues with the Beta Blockers too so the doctor put him on something else.
ReplyDeleteDoug just stopped them. I don't think he should have been put on them. Hopefully he will have a follow-up appointment following his stroke in the not too distant future.
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