"@luhn, thank you so much for your response! It is truly great how we can inform and support one another on this platform.

Regarding the sores on your husband’s ears: while I can’t say for sure if his medication played a role, I wanted to share that I developed a similar sore on my right ear last year—the side I sleep on. It was incredibly painful and just wouldn't go away. My doctor initially tried cryotherapy (freezing it), but it didn't help.

After doing some research, I discovered a condition called Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis (CNH). It’s common in older adults and often affects the tops of the ears. I learned that Nitroglycerin Cream is a highly effective treatment, though it can take a few weeks or months to fully heal. When I suggested this to my doctor's nurse, she knew exactly what I was talking about! They called in the prescription, and voila—it’s finally healed. It’s a reminder that we really have to advocate for ourselves!

As for my blood pressure, it’s a mystery why it spiked after a lifetime of being low. I stopped the Lisinopril yesterday, and while the back pain persists, I know it can take 2–3 days for the drug to fully leave my system. Thank you for the advice on medication changes, it makes a lot of sense.

I’m so happy to hear your husband is healing. He is lucky to have you by his side. God bless you both, and Happy New Year!"