I’ve blogged before about hitting the 50 or thereabouts and how I waited too long in search of better health or at least better health by adequate medication. I am now in the midst of the longest well check and have been seeing a rather great physician for about 7 months. Get this… When I started I had a BP of 155/110. That is at level 2 hypertension and close to stroke condition!! Its been now 6 months on a combination of Altace and Coreg and the results have been dramatic. I also have been exercising 50 minutes most days which is walking for me. After almost 15 years of doing archeology, my ankles are not what they used to be. They get sore and I’ve twisted them too many times. But the combination of walking and the drugs have brought things down to the norm. Just so you all know what is the norm and why its important, here it is. Remember, that undiagnosed HBP is a killer!
I am not a terribly healthy eater and I don’t diet well. I have managed some success in this endeavor thanks to the drugs and the exercise. Truth be told, my doctor says I subscribe to the “Bar Diet” approach. Burgers, fries, and beer. I am exceedingly lucky at a genetic level also. Colesterol levels are at the norm.
I was never concerned at a younger age with such things so I waited and I waited too long. My advice to you all is if you are over 40 get thee to a doctor. Don’t f**k with the health indicators. I have it on pretty good authority that men often believe they are indestructible and will never suffer from A, B, or C. Wrong!
I am weak and I bet other men are much stronger. I eat all wrong and I drink beer. But if I can do a well check so can you Ed. Ed, if you read the blog, you got to go take care of yourself. The kids and wife love you and need you around.
