While it isn't enough to help out the issue with balance and the dizziness...my BP and pulse rates are finally at the good levels. The cardiologist told me that he's sending me back to my PCP for maintenance care. In addition to that, I've dropped 9 pounds. I attribute that to snacking constantly on the dried fruits and vegetables my wife and I run through the dehydrator.

While that makes me happy, the PCP increased my meds for the neuropathy from once a day to three times a day. We're hoping that increasing them will decrease the pain and tingling in my legs enough to help out with my odd gait. We're thinking that if we get that taken care of, then it will help out with my balance. That will leave the dizziness as an issue, but there's a chance that I could possibly get rid of the walker for good, and only use the cane.

My wife and the doctor think I'm being too optimistic, but I'm tired of not being able to do anything to contribute around the house. If I can at least get to the point that I can at least help with some of the daily chores around here, I'll feel better about my contribution to the home.

I'm just happy that the BP and pulse rate are down...Those worried me more than the other issues.

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles

Glad to hear some good news on the health front, jp! No reason not to be optimistic about the other issues, positive attitude can go a long way. As my old Italian friends always say, "Just keepa go." Keep on fighting!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Optimism is the way to go.

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1984 300SD Orient Red/ Palomino
1989 560SEC
2016 Mazda 6 6 speed manual
1995 Ford F-150 reg cab 4.9 5speed manual

Any good news is great to hear!
And keep up the positive outlook!

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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Congrats, JP, on the weight loss. That and the news from the doctor are steps in the right direction, for sure!

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Keep up the positive attitude and your good work!

We are pulling for you!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

That is ood news! Keep up the good work!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

There's nothing quite as nice as ood news...

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles

Good news is always good. Keep focusing on what you're doing right and definitely keep the positive outlook. Aiming high doesn't mean you'll always hit your target, of course, but it nearly always means you'll be better off than you would have otherwise.

Good luck, JP. Add me to the list of those pulling for your continued improvement.

oops! good news!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Nice. Was it as simple as exercise and changing your diet or did they give you blood pressure meds as well?

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Diet and meds. Not having balance and having issues with dizziness keeps me from exercising. I wish I could get on the stationary bike, but after a few minutes, I fall off. It's actually kind of funny, trying to explain how you can fall off of a stationary bike.

I've lowered my sodium intake. Even though I wasn't adding it to my foods, the box meals are loaded with it. We no longer have box meals, except for nights when the kids have friends over. Those nights, my wife fixes me something different, usually a plate of my favorite...sweet young brussel sprouts in a butter sauce.

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles

I love veggies, including the ones most people shun but......
JP, anyone that's badass enough to eat brussel sprouts without anything on the side is badass enough to lick just about any health issue.
All the best!

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1983 M-B 240D-Gone too.
1976 M-B 300D-Departed.

"Good" is the worst enemy of "Great".

Those are my absolute favorite. They have to be small and young. If they are big, they are too bitter for me. My wife and I have made meals of them. Both of my daughters love them and can't get enough...I can't get my son to even try one, and that boy will eat dang near everything that isn't nailed down.

Another of my favorites is buttered broccoli with a light dusting of sea salt.

Since I've lowered my sodium intake, bacon has been a limited delight. I only eat two pieces, both cut in half so it looks like I'm getting four. I'm trying to trick my taste buds into thinking I'm actually getting more, but they're smarter than that.

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1987 560SL
85,000 miles

To trick your mind use smaller plates.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).