Upbeat

I am at the end of a week that had six medical. Having a degenerative illness is a full-time job. I’m exhausted, but feeling upbeat.

My thoracic spine has more degeneration. I am in the midst of a gastritis/gastroparesis flare. I’m starting a new medication for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which is why I’m feeling upbeat. Though maybe I should say downbeat? The medication should help decrease my heart rate and increase my blood pressure.

Now I’m thinking of that movie Backbeat about The Beatles that starred Sheryl Lee.

Anyhow, my neurologist and cardiologist think that my “seizures” might actually be vasovagal syncope episodes that are being triggered by the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The new medication could help prevent those! This is very exciting news.

Now I’m going to relax by retreating to my island in Animal Crossing.