Symptomatic and venting

Hi all!

 

I know many don't know me, but I really feel the need to vent. And maybe to know that I'm not alone.

 

I'm on medication Toprol XL 25mg to help with Tachycardia, but even while on it I still get symptomatic. Just trying to do laundry made me ill. It shouldn't drain me of all energy just to sort laundry. It was only 2 baskets of clothes I sorted through too.

I have 2 young children on top of it. My 3 year old boy is always on the go. (need I say more?) My daughter is in brownies, and I've been stressed about transportation for her. Plus I help her with her homework every day because she's only in first grade, and still needs help. (I think I would help regardless   of grade level)

 

I guess I'm just overwhelmed with the happenings of normal life.  

My poor husband gets up at 2:30am to be to work by 4am and then doesn't get home untill 5pm or later. Yesterday it was 6:30pm. (((sigh))) So really I'm doing it on my own, he helps as much as he can, but he's just never home.

I'm doing better then I was without meds, but the last couple of days has been hard. I feel just icky! In fact I'm tempted to take a nap on the couch. But I feel so guilty! There is so much that needs to be done and I just don't have the energy.

 

It's not just energy preventing me to do normal houshold cleaning though. I end up feeling faint and so weak I can barely lift my arms. I really wish I had the answers to whatever illness this is that's making me useless! Any suggestions?

 

Thanks for letting me vent, I hope it was ok that I did.

Take care~

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Amber

 

Living with IBS,

Migraines & Tachycardia

Hi Amber, Vent all you need to dear, its okay .  I too often easily get tired just even taking a shower wears me out or just sitting here posting in the mornings, I sometimes feel I have to go lay down and take a nap or just sit in my chair and rest.  I most certianly am not at the activity level that I was before I got sick...and I have had MS for 5 yrs so I wasnt all that active. 

I cant give any suggestions or advice on the beta blocker...but hopes has given you some excellent feedback and I too have often seen people post that they do make them tired or difficult to tollerate.   Maybe try energy conservation...like sorting laundry sitting down, try not to schedule too many things in one day as it is hard to do and stressful.  Listen to your body and rest when you need to...and of course we are here when you need us.

Hugs 

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Elisha
Co~Mod: Depression
Moderator: Heart & Cardiovascular Disease
https://www.healingwell.com/donate

Thanks!!

I seem to have "bad days" now and then, but I'm actually doing better on the beta. I'm more alert and actually less sleepy on Toprol XL. It's weird how different everyone is huh? :)

I guess I'm frustrated because I was hoping that being on the meds, that I could actually clean my house like a normal wife/mother. Everytime I do though it wipes me out. :( But if I look at the positive side, I'm actually doing better. I guess I need to take it day by day and be greatful for the improvements I have gained.

Again thanks.

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Amber

 

Living with IBS,

Migraines & Tachycardia