Looked up my lab results online tonight. Few things a bit out of whack.
White count was 16.1, which is technically sepsis by itself. If I were in a hospital I would be started on IV antibiotics immediately. Considering my blood pressure and temperature were abnormally high for me at the doctor's appointment, it was more than technical. That explains not feeling so great for a few days. It also lends weight to my suspicion of intestinaly hyperpermeability. Also improving slowly.
Iron was low. Upping my iron supplement. Other related labs were okay, so not anemic but if I don't address it, it would lead to that. Call it pre-anemic.
PSA was in range but higher than I would like. Have to keep an eye on it.
Cholesterol was slightly high but lower than last physical. Keeping some healthy habits and changing some unhealthy ones. Starting a workout program when weather is more amenable.
Chantix is starting to have a noticeable effect. Decreased nicotine craving, except habit. Adding some replacement habits and medications for symptoms I know will occur, starting tomorrow. If I can't quit outright, I'll cut back gradually.
Hate to divert so much attention to health issues but obviously I have had things going on and need to change a few things. Now, before they become more major.
White count was 16.1, which is technically sepsis by itself. If I were in a hospital I would be started on IV antibiotics immediately. Considering my blood pressure and temperature were abnormally high for me at the doctor's appointment, it was more than technical. That explains not feeling so great for a few days. It also lends weight to my suspicion of intestinaly hyperpermeability. Also improving slowly.
Iron was low. Upping my iron supplement. Other related labs were okay, so not anemic but if I don't address it, it would lead to that. Call it pre-anemic.
PSA was in range but higher than I would like. Have to keep an eye on it.
Cholesterol was slightly high but lower than last physical. Keeping some healthy habits and changing some unhealthy ones. Starting a workout program when weather is more amenable.
Chantix is starting to have a noticeable effect. Decreased nicotine craving, except habit. Adding some replacement habits and medications for symptoms I know will occur, starting tomorrow. If I can't quit outright, I'll cut back gradually.
Hate to divert so much attention to health issues but obviously I have had things going on and need to change a few things. Now, before they become more major.
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