FTAO Sqad

[carlton23]

Hi there,how`s the old ticker treating you? I have another problem with my hands as they keep going into `cramp` although I take Quinine daily, and it`s very uncomfortable.

[Hopkirk]

I'm sure Sqad's wife has got a name, not just 'the old ticker'

[carlton23]

Lol.

[Sqad]

Hoppy....LOL.
carlton.......will you give me an update of your present medication......might be off AB for next hour........

[carlton23]

Warfarin 1.5 alt x1
Amitiptaline 30mg daily
Dexamethethazone 1mg daily
Glimpiride 4mg daliy
Ramipril 1.5 daily
Quinine 300mg daily
Omaprazole 20mg

[carlton23]

Also , Furosemide 40mg daily

[Sqad]

OK....back now.
Well, from 1000miles away it looks as though you might have an electrolyte problem, possibly a loss of potassium made worse by your diuretic Frusemide.

The quick way to support or disprove my diagnosis would be to ask your GP if you could have your blood electrolytes measured......simple blood test.

The slow way would be to eat 3 or 4 bananas a day and the odd orange thrown in and if your cramps improve, then my diagnosis is confirmed, but if not, i will give you your money back ;-)

Yes, yes, I know you also have Type2 diabetes, but my answer still stands.

[anneasquith]

hi carlton. as you know im no expert ! but i know you have copd which has been worse recently. im wondering if your o2/co2 levels are relevant re the cramping ?

[carlton23]

Thanks sqad, and anne. My doctor called again today and nurses tried with great difficulty to get blood but my veins have all but given their best and are like thin blue lines. I`m looking like a battered piece of meat. Hope I`ll be able
to get back to you again sometime, Bye for now.

[anneasquith]

bill, im sorry you still feel no better, has your breathing improved ? i hope at least you can get some rest especially at night. take care, anne ♥

[tinkerbell23]

Just wanted to sen my best wishes to you carlton!!! I can picture your arms as ive seen a good number of them and probobly caused a few of the bruises too!!!! Xxxx

[carlton23]

Sqad, you banana advise did the biz for the hand cramps, thanks. To add to my list of tablets you may add Spironlacone

[Sqad]

Spironolactone is a diuretic which has the potential to "leak" potassium which may be the cause of your cramps.....glad i was of some help......keep knocking those bananas back ;-)

[slaney]

Sqad - spiranolactone is a potassium sparing/retaining diuretic!

[redman41]

Nice to see that you are ticking along nicely Sqad !! All the best

[Sqad]

red...yes.....back to normal now.....swimming and Club at lunchtime...thanks.

slaney....."Sparing" means "minimized"...........in my experience.