I noticed this morning, I woke upon my stomach which is the way I use to sleep. But I have not been able to because it hurts my breasts. My breasts still have feelings but the feelings are not as strong and I am not aware of them like I use to. They do not seem to be getting in the way nor as predominate as they were.
My current estradoil pills are shaped different than the last 5 months of pills. I checked Google images and it seems to be a different manufacture.
Monday morning I am going to speak to the nurse in my Dr's office. I am due for my 3 month checkup, after Thanksgiving but I need to check this out this week.
Usually, if you feel something is not right, go with your gut.
Controlling my blood sugar level is slowly working. I started 3 weeks ago, after I received a call from the Dr in my Glaucoma study. My blood test showed a glucose level of over 400. Part of that was due to a donut in the morning. But he had received my blood test from my HRT doctor and in that test my level was over 400.
So I started my food menu from scratch. I bought a glucose meter, so I could test my blood sugar before and 2 hrs after I eat. I started with just salads. Then I added baked chicken. I started making and drinking oregano tea in the morning and at night. I make the tea with real oregano leaves and hot water.
Other than the tea, I drink only water and I have slowly added certain meats and other foods back into my menu. I now make some really good meatless spaghetti sauce and chili. I have added baked fish. I have just added some soups. At night I eat a small block of cheese (recommended by my sister). It seems to be working. My level is now under 200 in the morning and under 250 during the day. But I need to drop another 50%, if possible. I need to be under 140 to be considered normal.
I was visiting my brother last week. He is overweight (just over 300 lbs), eats anything and does not exercise. He wanted to use my Glucose meter. So I showed him how and his level was 130. This is in the normal range. WOW.
I think exercising out again, could get me into the normal range or close. But with Thanksgiving coming and later Christmas, I am going to miss those cakes and pies.
My first prescription was the round pills but since then my pharmacy has been refilling it with the oval pills. I didn't notice any difference between the two.
ReplyDeleteBeverly, Thanks for the advise. That makes me feel better.
ReplyDeleteI've heard others talk about hitting a plateau where they seem to stall slightly before taking off again. Maybe that's what's happening.
DeleteVery good point. I will take this time to get my glucose numbers in line and get back in the gym.
DeleteThanks again!
This is hardly an educated opinion based upon years of experience and concrete medical evidence, but I was thinking along the same lines as Beverly and that this is some type of plateau. It could be that your body is simply getting used to the dosage of the drug and no longer needs to send out signals that "something new and exciting is happening in here." If you were purchasing your drugs online from some unknown source, I might be concerned about the quality and makeup of the prescription, but that isn't the case. Of course, it is not absolutely impossible that you have a bad batch, but it is highly unlikely. It is certainly something you need to discuss with the MD during your next appointment.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate the help. Sometimes, you get into your own bubble and you need friends to help you get out and see clearly. I will bring it up to my Dr, next week. Thnaks
DeleteSusan, The only difference in the pills (Old and new) is the manufacturer and some of the fillers. If you ever want to know more about any meds you are taking, just check Drugs.com, WebMD or RxList. They can identify most medications.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you are correct. Its probably more of a plateau.
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