The second doctor I went to wanted to up dosage on a med. So, he "increased" a dosage of 850 mg three times a day to 1000 mg twice a day. ???
850 x 3 is 2550 mg
1000 x 2 is 2000 mg
So, he is actually reducing the dosage!
And, he forgot to give me a meter for finger pricks.
Nice man, good bedside manner.
I certainly do not want to be unconscious with medical people making medical decisions for me.
Two huge tubes of blood were drawn. It took one woman to not find a vein, a second to show a third where to stick me. It is very hard to find my veins.
Friday, I had to go to salon to get my hair washed since I cannot wash my hair due to shoulder issues from the wreck. When I described what was happening, the nurse practitioner said these were classic whip lash complaints, and yes, they do show up months later. I thought I was over the worst of the repercussions from the shoulder injury. And, they are talking surgery!
I immediately felt much more healthy after my hair was washed. I felt run down and depressed before my hair was clean. It has been over a week since I could wash it.
Nuts are going to be the death of me. Do you ever slide along after stepping on acorns on concrete? Now, the hickory nuts are falling, nuts larger than a golf ball. Sometimes, squirrels bring pecans from the neighbor's yard. My yard is a hazard area for me. Tommy always picked them up for me, but now it is hazardous for him and he cannot pick them up.
Do nurses have a difficulty finding your vein to draw blood? Do you have nuts that cause walking to be hazardous?
It's been in the last three years that finding my veins has become nearly impossible. Not sure if my diabetes type 2 diagnosis had anything to do with it. Every time I get blood drawn it's a two-try ordeal. I had to have an IV in August, and after three tries in pre-op, the anesthesiologist got it started in the OR after I was under. Had a second surgery two weeks ago and they got it in two tries. I have such bad anxiety now when I see a needle. Never had it before but it's bad now. As for stepping on nuts, I'm currently in a cast and using a knee scooter. But I've turned an ankle plenty of times stepping on acorns and walnuts. OUCH!
ReplyDeleteCatrina,
DeleteMy veins have always been difficult to find. But, with diabetes the kidneys are dumping sugar and the urine it takes to do that causes the veins not to have enough liquid from dehydration from peeing out sugar. (medical people can correct me on this)
If it only took two tries each time, I would be ecstatic.
They always insist getting the iv in me before I am under. I would much prefer just knocking me out and helping yourself with my blood...lol.
I wish I only turned my ankle. Usually, I am fighting to stay on my feet and wrenching my back or other joints. Sometimes, I have fallen! Thanks.
My veins are usually easy to find so that's a dubious plus for me.
ReplyDeleteI've had a lot of iron shots lately and the doc is disappointed that some of them have produced some "tracking" which will be a permanent tattoo on my rear. I told him it doesnt matter cos nobody sees it!
We don't have big nuts like that around here but lots of trees drop little ones which are also super dangerous and they terrify me.
Kylie, I'n having an Iron infusion on Monday. I have never had one before and don't know what to expect. Have you ever had an Iron infusion?
DeleteYes I have. They put in a little cannula and run your infusion over (I think) about a half hour, keep an eye on you for reactions for a little bit and youre done!
DeleteUnless you have trouble with veins it should be very easy and your iron levels will jump way up
I normally have big plump veins that match the rest of me, but if I am dehydrated they do have trouble getting a vein, of course it is when I am really feeling sick when I am dehydrated, being sick or feverish makes the procedure more uncomfortable for me. I'm not afraid of needles, thank goodness. and am able to do my own B12 shots, but I start getting a bit annoyed with blood draws or IV insertions if it takes different tries by three different people to finally tap a vein.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of being unconscious and totally relying upon a medical professional who doesn't know anything about me to make all decisions is scary to me too. I hope that my daughter who is an RN will watch and make sure they do right by me.
My husband developed sepsis and could have died had I totally believed the doctor at an urgent care place that said my husband just had a stomach bug. I told that doctor that I've been with my husband for 45 years and he had never gotten delirious with a stomach bug before, and questioned if she was sure it was just a stomach bug. My husband became septic two nights later with blood pressure dropping to dangerous levels in the 911 ambulance ride. Luckily my insomnia had me still awake when he started panting for breath and his temp shot up terribly high so I was able to call 911.
Four days in the ICU plus 11 days more still in the hospital and a pic line in his artery delivering antibiotics for a while after he was out of the hospital. It was certainly no "just a stomach bug", it was an infection in his liver caused by a bacteria that they thought possibly came from a dental problem.
I called that urgent care to complain about an incorrect diagnosis that could have cost my husband his life, and told them I refused to pay our copay on that major misdiagnosis, though the insurance did pay the insurance portion. I was told we would be put into collections, and I said I'd contact a lawyer if they did. I never heard from any collections agency or received any further bills from it from that urgent care.
Susie,
DeleteThat is a terrible, scary story. I am glad you were aware of what was happening and called 911. And, the hospital's lack of pursuing you is an admission of their guilt. I hope you made an appointment or saw the doctor and gave her a piece of your mind! Whew, scary.
All docs is quacks.
ReplyDeleteAs for the question do I have nuts that cause walking to be hazardous, this is not a problem with the proper undergarments.
Urspo,
DeleteWell, not all of them, just enough.
That has to be one of the funniest comments ever. I am trying not to think about nuts that need special support to avert hazardous conditions.
Our neighbor has a big beautiful liquid amber tree that shades our driveway. These gum trees drop big spiky balls that will send you flying. A friend stepped on one and got a serious infection in her foot.
ReplyDeleteJanet,
DeleteI love gum ball (sweet gum) trees, and I have never had one. The people who do have them hate them. I never thought about an infection. That is scary.
I have a terrible time getting blood drawn. Ask them to use a butterfly need or a pediatric needle AND always ask for the most experienced phlebotomist, not a student. Hope you begin to feel better. Barb
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteI do ask for the butterfly needle. I did not know about the pediatric needle. Phlebotomist--check! I am feeling a bit better.
It does seem that some folks have trouble when going for blood tests …
ReplyDeleteThis time of year we have to be careful of falling nuts and slippery leaves …
Take care
All the best Jan
Jan,
DeleteYes, the leaves, too! I don't mind the needle, just it seems I have to be dehydrated for the blood test.