https:\/\/pc.tedcdn.com\/talk\/podcast\/2010G\/None\/JessaGamble_2010G.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
*EDIT*<\/p>\n
I should have included my list of prescribed medications and supplements now that I’m no longer self medicating and listening to my doctors. I’ve got a great Primary Care doctor here in Hawaii (12 hour split between day and night like the Ted Talk mentions) who is also prior AF and did her residency at Offut AFB in Omaha where my daughter EV lives. She’s helping me work towards my goal of joining the Air National Guard and finishing the career I started.<\/p>\n
Listen to the doctors. Despite medical mistakes being the 6th leading cause of preventable death in this country, there are very few, if any dumb doctors running around. Several ignorant ones, but not many dumb ones.<\/p>\n
Pay attention to the doctors and understand that their time with you is very limited. Be succinct and let them know what you’re expectations are of them. Be polite but firm if you disagree, it’s your body. Research the meds like you should be researching your foods in your diet. Know the side effects and if you have questions; ask!!! It’s your body and you need to know what’s going into it. Good shit in, good shit out.<\/p>\n
I work through my PCM, Psychiatrist, Endocrinoligist, and allergist to treat my current symptoms and work towards my goal of being healthy and happy. I go to every appointment with the goal of being a good patient and acting as my own advocate. I research the medications and consult a friend who has his PhD in Pharmacology as needed.<\/p>\n
Current medications and nightime supplements include:<\/p>\n
1000mg l-tryptophan<\/p>\n
50mg melatonin<\/p>\n
25mg Atenolol<\/p>\n
15mg Mirtazapine<\/p>\n
500mg DLPA DL-Phenylalanine<\/p>\n
A cortisol manager<\/p>\n
3 Optimimum Nutrion ZMA capsules<\/p>\n
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Daytime Supplements:<\/p>\n
B Complex<\/p>\n
B6 controlled release<\/p>\n
Carnitine<\/p>\n
L-Taurine<\/p>\n
Nature’s Life Multivitamin<\/p>\n
Omega 3 and 6 Supplement Gummy<\/p>\n
Probiotic Gummy (will be switching next month to one with at least 4 strands of cultures)<\/p>\n
Glutamine Supplement<\/p>\n
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Current issues of concern:<\/p>\n
Glucose spiking, Estradiol wayyy too high, night sweats, night terrors, ADD.<\/p>\n
Appointments have been set with the above specialists to address these issues.<\/p>\n
I quit drinking for 5 months and my sleep was literally cut in half from 5 hours to about 2.5 every night. I’ve had a few glasses of wine since I was taken off the steroid for my Eosinophilic Esophagitis, always leaving some in the glass as an exercise of self control. My health is improving and I’m working out and getting stronger every day. I’m right on track to accomplishing my goals and my doctors are happy to help because it’s clear that I give a damn about my health. I can’t expect someone else to if I clearly don’t…<\/p>\n
More to follow. -Kilo<\/p>\n
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