Other Doctor Appointments

Yesterday I mentioned to my RE that there was a small chance I was developing an UTI (I blame the progesterone).  He requested I head to my Primary Physician same day. 

Good news: no UTI.  Bad news, I'm apparently dehydrated.  I'm quite surprised by that as I'm drinking quite a bit of water and other liquids (especially milk) every day.  The doctor suggested I could need electrolytes (the blood tests aren't back yet) and suggested Gatorade, but I can't stand Gatorade.  Instead we picked up some pedialite.  It's not bad.  It's not exactly delicious, but it's better than remaining dehydrated. 

The other odd thing that happened was I blacked out while giving blood.  I have no idea what happened.  I have blood drawn weekly at my RE's office.  I've had more blood work in my lifetime than almost anyone I know my age.  I don't love needles, but I look away and I'm fine.  It didn't help that it took several stabs, I'm sure, but I'm not convinced it was purely a psychological response. 

I was also a little worried about my blood pressure (120/60).  That's the highest reading I've ever had (my typical results tend to be more like 90/50).  I was a bit busy being almost passed out and forgot to ask my doctor about it, but I'm planning to bring it up with my OB next week.  I wonder if the change somehow contributed to my poor blood test reaction.

I very seriously considered going to medical school.  In the end, I realized my dislike of blood and needles and my lack of natural empathy would make me a better Engineer than Doctor.  Career wise, I'm sure I was right, but personally, it would be really convenient to have a medical degree about now.