tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post5368386779216270317..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Getting OlderFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79738936883345769892013-07-03T05:30:44.835-05:002013-07-03T05:30:44.835-05:00I have problems finding medications I can take wit...I have problems finding medications I can take without all the horrid side effects. I was wondering what you were finally able to take. I have been on one for several years, and the side effects have altered my lifestyle. My doc says I just have to live with it. E-mail me if you have a chance....I would like to hear more about it.Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512116319930586068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80693511040269474092013-07-01T08:29:46.799-05:002013-07-01T08:29:46.799-05:00I hope you feel ALL better soonest.I hope you feel ALL better soonest.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70284389046563717412013-06-30T17:30:00.815-05:002013-06-30T17:30:00.815-05:00So glad FarGuy caught it early this time. I remem...So glad FarGuy caught it early this time. I remember that scary trip last time! <br />I just started BP medication and don't notice anything at all, even though they warned me about dizziness and such. Maybe that's a good thing. Won't know till I go back if it is actually doing anything. I hope you have found one that works this time and doesn't give you problems. :)<br />Love the loon babies and how they will ride on mom's back like that! All those little water bird babies have it rough. So, I guess young or old--life ain't for sissies. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-14631741926853024922013-06-29T21:16:11.202-05:002013-06-29T21:16:11.202-05:00Getting older is definitely not all it's crack...Getting older is definitely not all it's cracked up to be.<br /><br />Happy to hear about the Loons, too. Let's hope the little ones survive. :-)<br /><br />Hope you're both better soon, Connie. ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-10491971412864017202013-06-29T18:46:41.777-05:002013-06-29T18:46:41.777-05:00I question how much medication we need and if it d...I question how much medication we need and if it does any good or causes other baddies like your hives. I have one that influences my balance. I must take it or they will take my license away.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-88907697576942833022013-06-29T16:21:08.076-05:002013-06-29T16:21:08.076-05:00For a minute there I thought maybe you were the pe...For a minute there I thought maybe you were the person that passed me on the Blackbird Trail yesterday when I was stopped taking my pictures of the far off loon and babies. ;)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-30051311357100179412013-06-29T15:17:09.577-05:002013-06-29T15:17:09.577-05:00I totally agree with you... the aging thing. Yuck....I totally agree with you... the aging thing. Yuck. It sucks!<br />Hmmm... I have been experiencing shortness of breath - now I have to figure if that started with BP meds. I am so dense about things like that. I may have been a Math teacher but when it comes to my body, I can never put 2 and 2 together and come up with 4!<br />I love the loon picture. So cute! We saw a mama duck and her 8 or 9 ducklings riding the current of the river. I did not have a camera, and the water was moving far too swiftly to go get it and capture a picture. Maybe next time!<br />Happy 4th to you and your's.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70302152300340188802013-06-29T14:09:29.172-05:002013-06-29T14:09:29.172-05:00My mom used to say that and must agree with her si...My mom used to say that and must agree with her since I am getting old. I take my vitamins before bed with my cholestrol med as the Pharmasist advised and it has made a difference with the other meds I take. I guess I am lucky with my BP meds it is an old tried and true which I have said to my PCP that I do not want any new drugs only ones that have been used for years with good results. I just started a new old drug. A thyroid med and hope I have no probs. Good luck!!!Lady Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112166852826826007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6599039709884211212013-06-29T10:22:17.127-05:002013-06-29T10:22:17.127-05:00They call it the golden years...HA..I think they a...They call it the golden years...HA..I think they are really brass years!<br /><br />I'm so glad Far Guy got his pericarditis early...the last time was very frightening.<br /><br />This med thing sure is a struggle...Terry and I sympathize.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-58169155500042305682013-06-29T09:54:44.065-05:002013-06-29T09:54:44.065-05:00Oh thank goodness Far Guy got his pericarditis tre...Oh thank goodness Far Guy got his pericarditis treated early. I remember how scary that first episode was. Sorry to hear you are having problems. I went through that BP med issue too. It was frustrating finding the right one that worked for me. I think loons are fascinating birds. Unfortunately I have only seen them in pictures. I would love to see and hear them in person. Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4030179575469609972013-06-29T09:22:18.070-05:002013-06-29T09:22:18.070-05:00Hope you and Far Guy are now feeling a lot better!...Hope you and Far Guy are now feeling a lot better!<br /><br />Love the loon shots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44260538859047459072013-06-29T09:11:35.596-05:002013-06-29T09:11:35.596-05:00I have a long list of BP meds that I am allergic t...I have a long list of BP meds that I am allergic too also. I hope your current med works out ok for you.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-5606317365008434042013-06-29T09:05:59.199-05:002013-06-29T09:05:59.199-05:00Growing old ain't for sissies:) the meds side ...Growing old ain't for sissies:) the meds side effects can be bad, hope it works for youKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-24196587774469603162013-06-29T08:30:14.584-05:002013-06-29T08:30:14.584-05:00I agree that growing old is not for sissies. I ho...I agree that growing old is not for sissies. I hope this BP medication works for you. Fun to see the photos of the loons. Remember to always take your camera even if you're only out looking for garage sales. :0)Grandma Barb's This and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639649601385700411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78917942655242032202013-06-29T08:18:03.203-05:002013-06-29T08:18:03.203-05:00Loons, Far Guy, and Far Side...........every day i...Loons, Far Guy, and Far Side...........every day is an adventure in survival. Hope you get the BP resolved soon!!!!Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78481382769304141832013-06-29T07:46:04.661-05:002013-06-29T07:46:04.661-05:00I'm so glad that Far Guy's pericarditis wa...I'm so glad that Far Guy's pericarditis was handled early. I've heard it's terribly painful. And your BP medication problems! Yikes! I do hope you will find something that works for you that doesn't make you sicker. I take a small dose of lisinopril and have taken it for years. It doesn't seem to do anything except help keep my BP in line.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12133465080481150242013-06-29T07:41:09.139-05:002013-06-29T07:41:09.139-05:00Still a great shot, a rare view.Still a great shot, a rare view.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72849277467964933612013-06-29T07:36:51.715-05:002013-06-29T07:36:51.715-05:00Finding the right thing to take and it works too i...Finding the right thing to take and it works too is a bonus. I really like seeing the mother and baby loons. They seem to get them raised early in the season so they have all season to get strong enough for the migration. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37710248091210008902013-06-29T05:20:24.008-05:002013-06-29T05:20:24.008-05:00I hope and pray both you and FG feel better soon. ...I hope and pray both you and FG feel better soon. So sorry each of you have had such a difficult time. What a treat to see the loon babies! Hope you have a good day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65428548324803648092013-06-29T05:20:10.097-05:002013-06-29T05:20:10.097-05:00Having just read your potato salad story, and now ...Having just read your potato salad story, and now this, it would seem that you are not having much fun lately. Good grief!<br />Is there anything you can do to lower your blood pressure besides taking medication? I know I was borderline until I lost 50 pounds. Now I'm fine, blood pressure at healthy level. But my slim husband is on BP medication, and he eats very healthy food and much less salt than I do. It's all hard to figure.<br />I hope things get better soon. The loons are lovely.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-19529489220566783382013-06-29T05:18:18.043-05:002013-06-29T05:18:18.043-05:00I empathize. I like as few meds as possible, too....I empathize. I like as few meds as possible, too. Even the ones that help have side effects. <br /><br />And with your loon photoss, also. Reminds me of the time we went to Magee marsh, saw a large flock of snipe and only had my little camera. Those little ones are handy but they just can't do what their big sisters and brothers can do.Pauline Persinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774940797880184764noreply@blogger.com