Time to Face a Medical Problem (100 word essay)

"The moments of impact end up defining who we are"

Patrick Frank

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Birthday: September 26

Bio: I am a poet-essayist-singer-songwriter, and advocate for the poor, with a teaching and counseling background. I grew up in Florida, now live in Arden, North Carolina. I also lived in New England 20 years. I love nature, music, and poetry. I am married and we have three adult-kids between us and four grandkids! I am interfaith, leaning toward Taoist, Celtic, and Native American spirituality, and an "Obama Democrat." I am now focusing on our upcoming move (within Asheville) as well as my music and poetry-writing. I also continue to write political columns.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012 8:11PM

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Time to Face a Medical Problem

Time to face up to a medical problem, high blood pressure. I have other issues, like a slight tremor in my left hand and the need for a knee replacement, but it's time to acknowledge that high BP is the most critical thing right now. Despite being on meds for this, my BP has been edging up again, and today the bottom number was over 100 twice. Yes, I will call the doc ASAP. Can't afford denial. Do I want to have a stroke or heart attack? Do I want to be around much longer to write and make music and love.

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You are not alone. If you can't walk your blues away can you swim? Love is the best medicine. But put your mind at ease with the doc (could be a cross reaction? change in lifestyle, diet?). Whadda I know? Just trying to be here for ya.
R

ASH ...

February 14, 2012 08:39 PM

Get thee to a doctor! R

Trudge164

February 14, 2012 08:45 PM

I was on this diet for two months, lost 20 pounds and bp back to normal with no meds. I'm trying to start again but keep not doing it. Tomorrow. No excuses.

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