Bevrs,
I still haven't had a colonoscopy. I don't have insurance and the doc won't do it without it. Unless you go through ER, it's just about impossible to get things done.
I have a really, really nice doctor though and she takes me serious and does her best with me; always considering that I'm uninsured. So, she just bases everything on her knowledge and my symptoms. Not the best way, but she's all I have.
Sometimes I feel like I'm just shooting in the dark, but I have to do something for myself. I think I'll cut out nuts and seeds anyway, just to be on the safer side. I'm going to give myself another day or two and then I'll go see my doctor.
Yes, I take medication for my blood pressure. It's well controlled. I've been on the same med for over 5 years and it's still working wonderfully for me.
My parents, my grandparents and my siblings all have high blood pressure. It runs in the family. It's something I take very seriously.
That's such a sad story about your co-worker. How awful for her. It would be even harder knowing that you might have been able to prevent it. Heavens, we all want to avoid scenarios like that if we can!
I'll let you know if I go the doc and what I learn.
Thanks for your concern,
Your friend,
Terri
OH, by the way, I wasn't able to get insurance because of my high blood pressure and my "build". But, I'm not giving up. I'm trying more places. I'll try everything I can think of before I give up.
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