The Official Status Update Thread: Part 90 - HOME ALONe

[SEIndSAM]

It typically happens in about 5-10% of patients. It's not all that common as far as adverse reactions go. The frustrating part is that it can be easily avoided by adding a second drug like a proton pump inhibitor (Prilosec, Nexium), but doctors tend to not know that, and a lot of pharmacists are too...lazy, pathetic, etc....to step in and suggest it. Very frustrating that people have to go through it.

Yep, my wife is a Dietitian, it's surprising how little some Drs know about some things. Most of them that she works with are very good, but you get a few who know everything, yet know nothing.

 

[db1959]

Surgery in the future??

In the far future I hope.

db, I have the same problem. I get tendonitis in my right ankle because it rolls in, and it hurts like hell.

I have some hard-core custom orthotics. I got them from my podiatrist for about $300. My back-up orthotics are made by Birkenstock and cost me about $35, and they are almost as good. Let me know if you want more info.

Thanks snapdragon! Right now I am playing the "will insurance cover" it game. I'll find out tomorrow. Either way I will go back, have molds of the feet made and get the orthotics. I have dealt with this all my life but in the last 2 weeks my dogs are really barking, especially the right dog. When I am barefoot it looks like I am walking on my ankles.

 

[mbills2223]

Yep, my wife is a Dietitian, it's surprising how little some Drs know about some things. Most of them that she works with are very good, but you get a few who know everything, yet know nothing.

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect them to know everything...but... Some things are just too damn important to not know. Thankfully there are other health care providers, like dieticians, PTs, etc. that can try and keep doctors in check. Unfortunately I think it's trending towards giving doctors a wider scope of practice, and I don't like that, but that's just my two cents.

Sorry, sometimes I rant when it comes to health care...

 

[MikeDVB]

When I am barefoot it looks like I am walking on my ankles.

Well quit walking on your ankles then!

Sheesh. :P

 

[db1959]

Thoughts and prayers for Dr Quinn

 

[SEIndSAM]

Don't get me wrong, I don't expect them to know everything...but... Some things are just too damn important to not know. Thankfully there are other health care providers, like dieticians, PTs, etc. that can try and keep doctors in check. Unfortunately I think it's trending towards giving doctors a wider scope of practice, and I don't like that, but that's just my two cents.

Sorry, sometimes I rant when it comes to health care...

Yep, can't argue with anything you stated.

 

[db1959]

Well quit walking on your ankles then!

Sheesh. :P

But what will I do to freak people out then?

 

[mbills2223]

Thoughts and prayers for Dr Quinn

 

[db1959]

Yep, can't argue with anything you stated.

 

[SEIndSAM]

You all would be much healthier if you had more Chihuahua in your diet!!

 

[chocktaw2]

That's really scary

Hello RnR, yes it is. For us both.

 

[db1959]

I'm supposed to be taking naproxen. I'm not fond of taking meds.

 

[db1959]

You all would be much healthier if you had more Chihuahua in your diet!!

I had Chihuahua once. It was a little to greasy for my tastes

 

[SEIndSAM]

I'm supposed to be taking naproxen. I'm not fond of taking meds.

I find Naproxen to be less irritating than asprin/advil

 

[mbills2223]

You guys are reeling me in further and further with this drug talk...daggonit

 

[db1959]

1/2 day tomorrow then off for 2 weeks.

 

[mbills2223]

I find Naproxen to be less irritating than asprin/advil

Better for the ol' ticker, too!

 

[chocktaw2]

Thoughts and prayers for Dr Quinn

Thanks db, it means a lot!

 

[db1959]

I find Naproxen to be less irritating than asprin/advil

Yeah, especially that 600 mg stuff.

 

[SEIndSAM]

1/2 day tomorrow then off for 2 weeks.

Good for you DB, I still need to work Monday