@tentoedsloth, I wasn't around much yesterday to see your post here. I just want to welcome you to the forum. We all look forward to seeing you here and getting to know you and support you. I'm glad you got at least the four hours sleep. Hopefully tonight it will be at least six. Things do get better for most of us, or at least intermittently. I find the best strategy is to savor and work to extend the better times. I know struggles are inevitable periods in life, though. For all, but we with BP just have to bite the bitter a bit harder. Some call that weakness, but I see strength in getting through such times.

@Mountaindewed, it's nice to see you checking in again. Please know there is a cardinal rule that patients should never attempt to interpret blood test results or self diagnose. Doctors go through a great deal of training to do so, accurately. It's complicated stuff! And even they are dead wrong on occasion. My husband has had blood test results years ago that sort of looked like ones for people with Ankylosing spondylitis and one for possible blood cancer. That was over 20 and 30 years ago. He's still alive and kicking reasonably well.

@otroo, I agree how important it is to know a loved one's cause of death. I see it as helpful in processing grief. How scary that meds may have been a possible factor. Life can be so delicate, sometimes. Hugs
@BeyondtheRainbow, I'm sending positive vibes that your upcoming surgery makes a huge difference.

@Pinny, I'm glad you at least got some good sleep the other night. Hoping you did again, and that @BethRags got some restful sleep, too.

@BethRags, it sucks how frustrating your new pdoc is. I hope if you still have sleep issues that she at least gives you some prns. Maybe a small dose of Seroquel (25 or 50 mg) could help. Had you also had issues at those doses? I know Seroquel is not your favorite med. I assume you work/use other strategies? I benefited from some rather simple ones, like my sound machine, yogurt, "busy brain control methods".