On Tuesday I had a medical scare; my blood pressure was 180/100, heart rate = 80. The only reason I asked to have my blood pressure done while bringing someone for a B12 shot was I had some discomfort in my chest. My physician was able to see me immediately and prescribed a beta blocker to bring down my blood pressure and heart rate, a medication for GERD, and blood work for my thyroid (I am hypothyroid). She also suggested baby aspirin and a return in a few days. Well, the blood pressure/heart rate got quite low and my blood work indicated I was “hyperthyroid” so she cut back my thyroid medication, decreased the beta blocker and said I could return to my workout and monitor the medication over the next 2-3 weeks and then return for a visit. It will be too early to see if the decrease in thyroid has taken effect but we will be able to rule out some things in the meantime. So, I did start the next part of phase one (2x12), same exercises, more weight. I am making sure I take the full 60 second rest and keep track of my heart rate throughout the workout; HIIT will go back to 6 rounds at a lower pace until I see how my heart rate and blood pressure react to the medication. All in all, despite the scare I am moving forward with just a week delay. We will see how it all plays out. Tomorrow—day off—I will be doing an easy 6-mile hike with a local hiking club.
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