Category Archives: Health

“Correct” blood pressure for once

Posted on May 12, 2026 by james

When I measured my blood pressure this morning these are the figures I got. Sadly I can’t imagine I’ll be repeating that in a hurry.

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Early afternoon BP reading

Posted on May 7, 2026 by james

Here it is. A fair drop from the morning reading though nowhere near where the professionals say it should be. And I notice that as my BP has come down, my heart rate has gone up. This doesn’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Are practice nurses sadists?

Posted on May 7, 2026 by james

I do wonder sometimes 😀 Actually, the ones I’ve met at our local GP practice are excellent, but when this happens the day after blood is taken for blood test, it’s a bit alarming. And then a couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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Oh, and coffee…

Posted on May 7, 2026 by james

Since I started on the BP medication, coffee doesn’t really taste that nice. Some might suggest that’s no bad thing under the circumstances, but I do (did) enjoy a cup of coffee and it’s not as though I drink gallons … Continue reading →

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Oh joy :(

Posted on May 7, 2026 by james

Pre-medication blood pressure this morning. Repeated tests gave much the same figures. I’m honestly starting to believe that the current treatment isn’t actually working very well.

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And this is where my blood pressure is this evening

Posted on May 6, 2026 by james

Only around three hours after I took my Ramipril. Perhaps it’s time to start getting my affairs in order and writing up all my passwords etc. for my family 😀

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Another unpleasant side-effect

Posted on May 6, 2026 by james

No idea which of the drugs I’m taking might be the cause or even if it’s the combination, but not only do I have a slightly “chalky” taste in my mouth all of the time these days, but my tongue … Continue reading →

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Another extended break…

Posted on May 6, 2026 by james

Though only a few months this time, and not entirely of my own making. A few months back I had a general “check in with the doctor” type thing and my blood pressure was so high that they wanted to … Continue reading →

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New report on food security

Posted on January 21, 2026 by james

The BBC reports that there’s a report published today about the decline in the “health” of the natural world having the potential to affect the UK’s national security. Here. What concerns me is the quote from DEFRA near the end … Continue reading →

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Yay! Cellulitis again!

Posted on January 11, 2026 by james

Fourth time, I think. It doesn’t look anywhere near as angry in this photo as it did in real life. In case it’s unclear, that’s the back of my left calf, foot out of shot on the right, knee out … Continue reading →

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