Friday, January 26, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
3 hr 24 min
3 hr 24 min
Today's Forecast
Today: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain or drizzle. High 6°C. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain or drizzle. Low plus 2°C.
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
I am exhausted. I haven't slept well all week. I'm concerned about my health. I have NO temperature control. At night I'm crazy hot one minute, ripping off the blankets, then chilly and shivering the next and piling the blankets back on.
And I've been having nights sweats for the first time since I went through menopause over 20 years ago. It could be caused by something as simple as a Vit B12 deficiency. However, I do have lymphoma blood cancer and night sweats are one of the symptoms that the cancer is getting worse.
Also my heart rate during the day and my resting heart rate at night are higher than normal, and getting higher. That may be because of the lack of sleep. Plus I'm under a ton of stress with worry over Dennis' cancer possibly spreading... and we are waiting for him to have a scan to find out.
I need to speak to my family doctor about taking Pantoprazole. I've been taking it daily since May 2022 for stomach issues but apparently it's dangerous to take the drug for more than one year.
Long-term use of pantoprazole usages could interfere with the absorption of specific nutrients. This might lead to deficiencies. Here are some examples:
Calcium
Long-term pantoprazole use can hinder calcium absorption.
Magnesium
Using pantoprazole for long periods may drop magnesium levels. This leads to muscle cramps, irregular heartbeats, and other symptoms.
Vitamin B12
Like other PPIs, pantoprazole can block the absorption of Vitamin B12. This might result in anemia, nerve damage, and other problems.
Foods to Avoid While Taking Pantoprazole
Certain food and drinks may worsen GERD symptoms even while consuming pantoprazole. To get the best out of your medication, avoid the following items:
1. Acidic Foods
Acidic foods can worsen GERD. How? They may push your stomach to produce even more acid. Plus, they can irritate the lining of your oesophagus. Examples of acidic foods are:
2. Citrus Fruits and Juices
Think oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. These and their juices may cause irritation leading to worse GERD symptoms in some people.
3. Tomatoes and Tomato-based products
Tomato custom products like tomato sauce, canned tomatoes and ketchup are highly acidic. So, these can worsen GERD symptoms too.
4. Coffee and other caffeinated beverages
Caffeine boosts stomach acid levels and may relax the lower oesophagal muscles (LES). This can trigger GERD symptoms. So, go for decaf options or herbal drinks instead.
5. Spicy Foods
Spicy foods have materials like chili peppers, curry powder, hot sauces etc in them. These all can cause irritation to the esophagus and fire up stomach acid, causing more heartburn.
6. High-Fat Foods
Did you know that high-fat foods can slow digestion and induce acid reflux by relaxing LES? Some examples of high-fat foods to avoid are:
7. Fried Foods
Food items such as chicken chunks, onion rings, and potato chips could make GERD symptoms worse.
8. Full-fat Dairy products
High-fat dairy like cream, cheese, butter, and whole milk might worsen GERD symptoms. Try low-fat dairy or other alternatives instead.
9. Carbonated Beverages
Bubbly drinks like soda and sparkling water can bring on GERD symptoms. The bubbles push up pressure in the stomach, spurring stomach contents to flow into the oesophagus.
10. Alcohol
Alcohol use can worsen GERD symptoms by unwinding LES and increasing stomach acid levels. Cut down on alcohol intake when on pantoprazole. If needed, ask your healthcare provider about what safe levels of drinking are while on this medication.
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am experiencing more synchronicities.
* Things are falling back together.
* I hold on to hope during the dark times.
* I am free to embrace new thought patterns.
* I am on a path toward awakening.
* My life feels more vivid.
* I feel in tune with myself.
* I make it a priority to spend time in nature.
* I am compassionate toward others.
* I am living in a new reality.
Today's Daily Motivations
* You can successfully navigate the journey from darkness to light.
* It's okay if you feel lost right now. It doesn’t mean you’re lost forever.
* You've already come a long way.
* You've pulled yourself out of despair.
* You braved through unbelievably hard times.
* You have the power to turn your life around. There is always hope.
* You will fall in love with life once again.
* Your experiences have changed you, but the light inside yourself is always shining.
* Release everything that doesn't serve you.
* You will get your second chance very soon.
* You will know what it feels like to be alive again. Have faith.
Today's Exercise
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