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ongoing dizzy tizzy

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the 4g of Perindopril Erbumine blood pressure medication the doctor put me on was making me too dizzy to be able to take my daily walks without shortening them severely. the doctor halved the dosage a week ago and I’m still experiencing the dizziness when I walk and also in the shower. it’s very frustrating along with being petrifying because I’m terrified I’ll fall.

I’ve tested both my blood pressure and blood sugar levels when I’ve felt like this and they haven’t been out of range. I’ve tried taking the meds before breakfast and before dinner. Still dizzy.

I feel like my attempts to lower my A1C levels are being sabotaged. today I had a bit of a cry when I was sitting outside on a bench in the sun. I love walking and the weather is beautiful. I want to be outside and enjoy the day. Instead I’m home and feeling like I’m not doing everything I can to manage my diabetes. I told my darling husband who has been walking with me after work when he gets home, holding my hand. He will do so again tonight. Last week I did chair cardio once when I was too dizzy to go for a walk. Doing my Zoom fitness class does cause issues with the dizziness too, but I power through and hold on to a chair with one hand when I’m getting dizzy or sit down and take a break. I feel like I’m not working as hard as I can to change things. Then I feel anxious and low.

Today I’m going to give myself a break. I'll rest, read and take it easy. this is hard. challenging stuff.

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