Today we had a visit from the district nurse, she came in while I was on the phone.
She took John's blood pressure and said it was dangerously high.
She hardly spoke to me, she stayed for a while ringing a few people,I felt in the way so came through to the lounge.She left without telling me what was happening. John was very worried, she told him she would ring the doctor then phone us back.
Waiting was terrible. I took out the garbage washed and swept the hall floor.I was quite shook, cleaning is one of my coping strategies.
Rachel came out all cheerful and asked how I was and I fell apart, she was very sweet and loving and I felt calmer to come in to see how John was faring.
Finally Dr ( angel) Kate rang, wondering why she had to call, the nurse had not told her why to call us , I think that is strange.
Good news is, she said ,it was a sign of John's health returning, that his BP was back to it's normal high level. I was astonished. We both felt much better, she will fax new meds to Asda and I will collect them later. I asked if John could have his cuppa, and could we still go to Nutcracker , she said a resounding YES he must do anything he want to do.
She also told me the results of my blood tests that she took yesterday morning, all good, no polymyalgia.( we feared it might be back) she said carry on with the massages the pains in my arms must be simple tension on the muscles.
I let Rachel know all is well, she gave us some flapjacks and some popcorn to make in the microwave.
So I continue to make the final touches to my Christmas cards, and John is cutting out the text that he printed off for me last night.
Happy day indeed.
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