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Patty Long
Patty Long Mar 4

No, not illegal or legal drugs! I'm talking about prescription drugs. I have Type 2 diabetes and a pacemaker because I have what's called a heart block, which is poor electrical signals between the valves of my heart. The pacemaker regulates my heart's electrical signals. What I'm wondering about are the prescriptions I have to take. I take metformin, lisinopril, metoprolol, simvastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, and Jardiance. I have a feeling one or more of these drugs are the reason I never get nervous when playing golf. For example, my preshot and preputt routine consist of assessing the situation, picking a target, taking my stance, and pulling the trigger. No nerves. I seem to remember back in the 1990s that there was some kind of controversy on the Tour about beta blockers, but it died out shortly after. I suspect one of these drugs causes me to not be nervous.

 

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wanda
wanda Mar 4

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's interesting how medications can sometimes affect our performance in unexpected ways. It's possible that one of your prescriptions is contributing to your calmness on the golf course. Have you discussed this with your healthcare provider? They might be able to shed some light on how your medications could be influencing your game.


On a different note, if you're interested in exploring more about how chemicals can affect our bodies, you might find chemical collective resource helpful. They offer a range of information on various substances and their effects. It could be worth a look!