Earlier this week I posted an update about my POTs since I had a cardiologist appointment on Monday, June 25. I realized that I totally forgot to mention a new medication that I have started.
It isn't entirely new because I have taken it in the past but only as needed. Now I am going to be taking it every morning and also as needed. It is a beta blocker--which basically means it helps control my blood pressure and helps with the palpitations that I experience. The med is supposed to be for blood pressure and some people even use it for anxiety. I don't have high blood pressure (I definitely have anxiety) but another one of the medications makes my blood pressure go up. Sometimes it goes up too high. I can usually tell when my blood pressure is too high or too low. So, I know when to take a certain med and when not to take a certain med. I also have a blood pressure cuff--just in case. Thanks mom, it was a great "off to college gift" for such a sick guuuurl like me.
I have taken this med int he past and it has helped. So, it should be interesting to see how it works when I take it on a daily basis. The "new" med that I am on is called Pindolol for those of you that want to do some research--I know you are out there. I understand--people are curious.
I have been taking this drug for almost a week and can already see a small change for the better. Hopefully, it can continue to get better. Otherwise, I don't know what I am going to do.
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