Hubby refuses to take his meds -- help!

[catnapper]

Well, here's the conversation last night

Me: how'd the doctor go? What did he say about your foot?
Hubby: I have to go for Xrays.
Me: What does he think it is?
Hubby: I dunno. Maybe spurrs, or a ligament
Me: Is that all? Nothing else? (notice me NOT say anything about BP?)
Hubby: Yeah, you have to pick up my allergy and heart medicaine tomorrow.
Me: ah, I told you your BP was high!
Hubby: Well I wouldn't need it if you didn't hassle me about everything (this time he was totally joking)

He refused to tell me anything else but apparently it was REALLY high and he got quite an earful from the doctor. I hope he remembers this lesson and doesn't stop taking it in the future.

I am just so happy that he's now back on his meds. He's on the same stuff, but now there's a second prescrption. He didnt know what its was for... perhaps anti-swelling for his ankles? I'm going to look it up tonight after work. Right now I'm running very late for work!

Thanks again guys! Your ideas were wonderful!

[Catty1]

And you might want to ask the pharmacist about side effects and how long they might last - and maybe things that can be done to minimize them.

I applaud your husband for joking when you did the "I told you so"! I don't blame you - I would've added a few more myself!

Glad you'll have him around for a while.

Does he 'cook healthy'? Baking and broiling and steaming? Maybe this is a time when he might be interested in one or two healthy recipes - or just changing the way he cooks a couple already.

Glad he is back on meds and will be with you for a while.
HUGS!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Everytime I get a medicine filled here, our pharmacy gives me a sheet describing the med and it's possible side effects. Be sure and check with your pharmacy, just so you will know what to look for.

Glad he's back on his med. Did he put him on a low salt diet yet?

[smokey the elder]

There are tons of different blood pressure meds out there. They don't all work for everyone. The side effects can be a drag so folks need to tell their doctors. I was on one stuff that was making me dizzy; Doc just adjusted the dose downward. I hope your husband gets with the program, and if the meds don't agree with him, not be afraid to speak up to his doctor.