Yesterday was really messed up. I called my doctor’s office to speak to the nurse about the med that is giving me all of this trouble. This was at 8:30 in the morning. they called me back at 4:50PM to tell me that because this one doctor didn’t write the prescription I would have to go through the one that did. Too late in the day so I had to call this morning. I thought it was all straightened out until I picked up the med from the pharmacy. The instructions on the bottle were not what the nurse had told me to take. Now I am in the hold mode waiting for the nurse to get back to me to clarify that. By the time all of this piddleyfarting is done my BP will be sky high.
Without the offending med I have felt pretty good today although exasperated. I am pretty sure that is the word I am meaning to say although torqued or p’d off might also describe the way I am feeling. Not my usual pleasant self and that is a fact.
Putting all of the misery aside, it is a lovely day; the sun is shining and it has warmed up to 65 degrees right now and I thank God I am here to enjoy it.
I tasted the fruit cake and it is really good. Anyone that wants a piece, stop by. Not you bro, cause I know you don’t like it. And my real little bro is doing pretty well. He is in therapy, hoping to regain his lost memory. This is especially hard for him as he was very active in his church and local groups and also taught a driver’s ed class for AARP. Rae got an excellent report from her surgery as did my daughter for her colonoscopy.
This is just an update, nothing much to write about. If I feel good tomorrow I plan another walk in the cemetery. I hope this week is being good to you all. stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
Tomorrow will be a better day Beth. Glad your brother & sister are doing better. If I lived near you I would drop by for some cake :-) & I would walk with you in the cemetary. love & hugs Beth... Doris
ReplyDeleteMiscommunication and waiting for answers can raise ah persons bp. I hope it gets all figured out and you feeling chipper. So good to hear your brother and sister are getting better. Stay on the sunnyside my friend.
ReplyDeleteI understand your "frustration". I know they're busy but your time and health are just as important as theirs. Happy to hear you family is doing so much better.
ReplyDeleteI had a problem with a medication not to long ago. I think it was a blood pressure med. I had the worst intestinal pain that lasted about 20 hours. Needless to say I stop taking those meds.
ReplyDeleteStill wrestling with the effects of the new stuff I've been prescribed. I called the pharmacy in the hopes of talking to a human being about the side effects and possible interaction. The pharmacy is 100 miles away the phone line is strictly for refills. I called my clinic and got bounced all over the place because 3 different doctors, one here and two others 75 miles away at the med center, have written Rx's. What a nightmare!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say, except it is rotten that you are having to go through this. I think I'd look for a better medical institution. Some of them would never put you off when you are hurting. I hope this situation will be immediately improved and you will enjoy much better health quickly. Hang in there and know your friends care. Hugs from Bertie.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with dealing with several doctors is the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. I don't blame you for being p'd, I would be too.
ReplyDeleteHappy that your Sis and daughter got good reports. Now we just have to get the same results for you.
Take care!
I'm glad you at least feel a bit better but watch out for that BP please. You have been under a whole lot of stress I'm hoping you get the script amount fixed. I am glad your Brother is in Rehab. The OT should be able to do alot of exersises to awaken that part of his brain.
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Oh Twin, I am just so sorry all of this is STILL going on in one form or another. It absolutely does tee a person off to have to go thru the phone voice mail tree, the few humans you get and worse of all, waiting for the return call! THEN to have it wrong at the drug store. What a deal!
ReplyDeleteI hope to high heaven this is resolved befor the weekend! Thank God too, and I know you do, for Rae and Marcia's results.
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I hope this all gets sorted out by tomorrow. Anybody would be cranky over such shenanigans by supposedly competent people. Glad you hear that everyone is doing as well as can be expected--and 65 degrees--whoohoo! Nice! I hope you get to take your walk in the cemetery tomorrow and it is a gorgeous day. Hang in there!! :):)
ReplyDeleteI was upset about the return the phone called that is much too long for waiting time you.
ReplyDeleteI believed all doctor can prescribe for the patient?
In here all information about my history of sickness on the computer(The medical center)
Please take care my friend.
I am hanging onto you in prayer for the health situation my friend...it's going to get better I believe. I'm also thankful for the good report with your family. I can only imagine how difficult it would be with the loss of short term memory...I pray that improves. It's only 26 here right now...I think fall is about done for at this point. God bless and keep you.
ReplyDeleteOh dear Beth, you really are having a tough time, loved your word 'piddlyfarting' delightful:-) but seriously it's no joke feeling grotty and then the folk that's supposed to be helping you let you down. Glad the family are in better form.
ReplyDeleteI'll pop by for some fruit cake if you come by for some banana cake to-morrow.
Our weather is as grotty as can be, they forecast rain, heavy rain at that, for the next few days, I can look forward to some wet dog walks. yeeeuk
Your med situation sounds very familiar and enough to make you nuts waiting around. I sure hope they get it figured out. Glad your Bro is progressing okay with therapy, wonderful news about Rae..and your daughter.Hang in there the sun will shine again in a few days and you will be able to walk in some warmth. Blessings to you Sis..you are one precious person to us all!
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Just stopping by to say hello and see how everyone is doing. Glad to hear your Bro, and Rae are doing better, and I hope you will soon be feeling well again also. Take care Beth and I hope the rest of your week goes well and you get out and enjoy your walk.
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Catching up on your blogs. You have been on quiet the medicaton roller coaster. That is way to scary. I am glad to hear the rest of your family are now fairing well. I have a month filled with appointments as well. Only in our neck of the woods it is 2 1/2 hour drive to most of them. Going over some serious snow passes. Seems the season for colonoscopies. I am having that done and also seeing a specialist about my back problems. Then dentist and more doctors appointments. Why all now when the snow is coming next week. But guess I just have to suck it up like everyone else who are running around with appointments and dealing with medical issues. Well I do hope you get everything straighten out with your problems and can enjoy a nice quiet winter. Hugs Carrie
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ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my place!I'm so sorry to hear your not feeling well.The change of medication for bp can be tricky.It was changed for me several years ago and had a real bad reaction.Later i was told that i should have waited a couple of days to get the other meds. get out the system,although the doc. did not tell me,the nurse did.Hope you will soon feel yourself again.
Hugs Margaret
Hope you're back on top of it all soon, dearie....there's a special place in H-E-double hockeysticks for doctors who don't return phone calls in a timely manner and pharmaceutical companies, if you ask me...
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
LOved Akannie's comment since I use the same phrase.
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't seen you commenting I'd be worried but I know you're still kickin'!
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Beth, I've been so behind because of the stinking internet, but for some reason I'm on today trying to catch up. I'm so sorry you're having this problem. I'm not too pleased with the Med profession.Mainly I think it's all about the money. I won't rant here. I'm glad your Family members are better. God willing I can comment on your other posts.
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