I received a letter from my GP today suggesting that maybe I should be taking Statins in particular, Simvador 40 mg, as I'm considered at higher risk of coronary or cerebral thrombosis than the average Joe due to my RA.
Isn't it gratifying that these nice people are so desperate to keep me alive when really in the grand scheme of things now my breeding and working days are over I'm only taking up space, using valuable resources and annoying the wife.
I'll add the bloody things on to my ever growing list of meds which now include Amlodipine, (Hypertension) Methotrexate, (DMARDS ) Hydroxychloroquine,(Anti Malarial) Folic Acid and Arthrotec (NSAIDS). Not to mention fish oil (yuk) and any crackpot remedy I happen to read about that says it will give me everlasting life with a body age of twenty and the wisdom of Job.
Two years ago I was fit as a fiddle. What the hell happened I wonder. Yes you've got it I gave up drinking and smoking and this is my reward. Either that or mother put a curse on me just before she died. I remember her last cackling words "You won't be far behind boy, I've seen to that"
I'm beginning to think she might be right. One thing hasn't changed though. I still fancy a good .......wait for it - NIGHT CAP!
I don't have as many ailments, not yet anyway. But what I do have happening brings me down and I ask the same question.. I was fine just a few years ago.. what happened and why me? I'm sure it will only amplify as I get older. One thing I do know, each time at the doc's, it feels so bleak afterwards. I don't get answers though, not usually.. which can be worse than knowing. But I tell myself frequently, it could be so much worse.
ReplyDeleteWhat are statins? I've heard that word before.
They lower cholesterol. Don't ask.I thought Flora was good enough
ReplyDeleteI hope it is nothing to serious for you Ben and your ok.
ReplyDeleteStopping by, hoping all is okay with you!
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