For the last six weeks, since my visit to the emergency room, I have felt a little off. Part of the reason is due to all the medications they have me on to try to get my body prepared for surgery, and for the future. Because of these medications, I’ve already lost 40 pounds. And…
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As we age, prescriptions become a fact of life. And, of course, most people complain about the rising cost of these medications. While I’m ranting today, it has nothing to do with money. My gripe is the hassle of filling them. Years ago, the doctor would write up what we needed on a piece of…
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I had to stop by the drugstore yesterday to pick up some sinus medication. When I walked in, I noticed how dark and sad the whole store was. It’s always that way. I realize many people who visit a drugstore aren’t feeling well. But why does the mood have to be so heavy? And now…
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We all know the difference between horses and humans. Or at least I thought we did. But lately, I’ve been trying to understand why people would take a treatment meant for animals rather than something developed for humans. I realize that we can use some drugs for something other than their original purpose. But this…
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I’ve never been a big fan of doctors and sadly have spent a lot of time with them this year. And of course visits to the doctors sometimes means being given prescription medication. And nowadays that makes me even more nervous…
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Doctors often frustrate me. I especially hate to visit the doctor for a cold, the flu or a sinus infection. Because often, their treatment for you is just educated guessing…
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Every time we have a mass shooting in the US people start talking about mental illness and gun control. We all can agree that mental illness is a problem, but will we be able to agree on a solution?
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It’s almost impossible to avoid the barrage of drug ads on TV. And the list of side effects for most of these drugs gets longer and longer. I’ve also noticed that these side effects are getting stranger too…
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Sometimes it’s very tough being a pet owner. Especially when your pet isn’t feeling well…
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