I think I found the source of my balance problems is coming from Protonix,a med I don't have listed below, a proton pump inhibitor I was given for my stomach after suffering a perforated ulcer on Valentine's Day (worst Valentine's Day EVER!). At my last appointment with the gastroenterologist (after he had done an upper endoscopy & biopsy results came in, all of which looked good), he said I could continue to take it or discontinue it; it was my decision. I figured I'd finish out the bottle and then stop taking it. After reading about the side effects, it seems once you are on that med for longer than 3 months, some people develop more severe side effects. It has been just over the 3 month mark for me. Also curious is that all my falls happened in the morning, often before taking my morning psych meds because Protonix is to be taken on an empty stomach, so I'm discontinuing that and see if it helps with my balance issues.

This morning, I had lots of energy. I went for an 8 mile walk. But I tired out around noon, took a 2 hour nap. Now, I'm still trying to wake up. I might need to make a cup of coffee or something. I'm trying to get up the energy to actually cook chili for dinner as I planned versus popping something frozen in the oven. I actually really hate cooking, and it is not made easier by the fact that my daughter (10 yr. old) has sensory issues. Now, she will eat healthy foods, no problem. The thing is she will not eat mixed foods, seasoned foods, things like sandwiches, hamburgers, etc. I have to basically disassemble the meal as I cook it for her liking or just make her something different. Interestingly enough, this chili recipe (from a cheapo cookbook my mom had when I was growing up), she will eat assembled (it is not super spicy). And that is the only food she will eat combined. I have no idea why.