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Are you still on the list for a senior apartment. They would have a maintenance department where they would fix it for you as part of their services?

No, not on the list any longer. I'm not sure if where I am is not better. Here I pay $550 rent but utilities are free. At a senior place I'd pay $260 for rent but would have to pay my own gas, water, electricity and cable.

I just walked out of the hospital after being there two days and nights. They say I had a mini-stroke one they call a T.I.A. They did a myriad of tests cat scans, MRI, blood work, etc.

The MRI ook over an hour. Halfway through I had a severe panic attack and had to quit. I finished it only after they fed me Atavan.

They only kept you for two days? Are they/you going in for followup?

River

The doctors are studying the results of my MRI's to determine the cause. I was told to take one aspirin from now on everyday of my life. By the way, hospital food still SUCKS.

And you were not taking asprirn every day? And this was because? I have been taking my asprirn every day for years.

River

Amen. I have it that aspirin also goes a long way to keeping the heart good, and the check colonoscopy clean. Must be one of the few remaining medical bargains!

Stay well.

ONE SCARY NIGHT -

Last night I went to bed about midnight. As I tried to relax I noticed I was having a Panic Attack. I sat up, got dressed and went on my computer hoping it would pass in 30 or so minutes. It didn't. Finally, I just sat in front of my computer, turned on a TV program, closed my eyes and began deep breathing. Four hours later I was still siting there because every time I tried to rise it felt like I was about to pass out. Finally, I tried one last time to rise and felt nausea. I actually vomited for the first time in decades. Then I felt the need to relieve my bowels. I sat on the throne for 35 minutes, my longest period of diarrhea. After I was through, I felt refreshed, safe and sleepy. I went to bed about 5:00 am and slept till a few minutes ago.

Not one of my favorite nights.

It is, without a doubt, time to start worrying about the state of your general health. Between the "mini stroke" and this incident I see a need for medical investigation. The latest signs ring a distant bell for me but I can not quite place it yet. --FLO--

I'm having another panic attack tonight but it is not nearly as bad. I'm going to watch a movie until I get sleepy.

I had a panic attack this morning but I fought it off and went grocery shopping. Panic attacks are easier in the daytime. The hospital called and told me they haven't finished analyzing my tests yet. They reminded me to call my regular doctor.

I got to talk to my doctor's nurse and filled her in on my mini-stroke and panic attacks. The nurse said she'd ask the doctor to give me an Rx for my panic attacks

I managed to get to sleep about midnight but a panic attack hit about 4:00 am so I got up, dressed and went online. I fixed an early breakfast and began watching Star Trek: Voyager

I would suggest a link between the panic attacks and the mini-stroke. --FLO--

Uncle Flo (imported) wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:53 am I would suggest a link between the panic attacks and the mini-stroke. --FLO--

Sounds good to me. BTW, I went to my pharmacy expecting to pick up[ an anti-anxiety Rx. All they had for me was an updated blood pressure medicine. So, I go another day and night with these G-Damned panic attacks

I just talked to the nurse at my doctor's office. She says my doc hasn't been in yet and won't be in till tomorrow afternoon and only she can order my anti-anxiety meds.

F r u s t r a t i n g

I just received a call from my doctor's office. They area prescribing two meds foe me: Paxil for long term use and Atavan for short term. It takes Paxil 30+ days to start working so I get the Atavan until they kick in

Now I need to go to my doctor's office to pick up my Rx.

I made it back home after seeing my doctor and dropping my Rx off at Walgreens. I pick it up at 3:30 today.

After six bus rides, I have my two new prescriptions. I took my first Paxil. I'll save the Lorazepam when the panic attacks are the worst - tonight.

Each morning I take my blood pressure medicine, my Paxil and my Lorazepam.

Panic attacks have decreased in both frequency and intensity

I went to the big ARMC hospital and had my blood/urine tested.

I sure hope they get good grades B+ or A-.

River

My red and white cell count were good as was my chlorestral. My sugar however..........

I called my doc today to renew my Atavan. If they don't, two more weeks of panic attacks

I called Yellow Cab to take me to my credit union so I could get my rent money. Four hours and many calls later, they had not arrived. A friend recommended another cab company so I called them. THey were here in 21 minutes

This morning my mouth felt terrible. The space in pain was about three feet wide. Only thing is I no longer have full teeth there, just broken remnants. I stumbled down to Urgent Care where their doc gave me two Rx's: Amoxicillin-Clavulan 875mg-125 mg. and 800 mg Ibuprofen to be taken twice a day.

I guess you need to start checking to find out is Medicare/Medicaid will pay for your teeth being pulled and new false teeth. If they do pay, go for it. If they don't pay for it, you might be in a pile of trouble.

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:39 am This morning my mouth felt terrible. The space in pain was about three feet wide. Only thing is I no longer have full teeth there, just broken remnants. I stumbled down to Urgent Care where their doc gave me two Rx's: Amoxicillin-Clavulan 875mg-125 mg. and 800 mg Ibuprofen to be taken twice a day.

Don't blame me. Seriously, get your teeth taken care of, people die because of teeth problems. Don't let this slide.

River