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maystoneI wasted another 90 minutes of my life at my primary care physician's office this morning. I got there at 10AM for my 10:15 appointment. They finally brought me in to the examining room at 11, and I saw the doctor at 11:15. Where he told me that no, I cannot get a prescription for oxycontin even though it's the only med that controls the pain enough at night to let me get a decent amount of sleep. Did you know that it's a narcotic?? And addictive???? Unlike, oh, liquid morphine, for which he had written me prescriptions in amounts copious enough to float a boat. I explained that I couldn't take the morphine anymore because it causes my gallbladder to rise up and try to kill me. He nodded and said he understood, but . . . no. He wants me to give the amyltriptyline/nortriptyline another try, even though I've told him that it makes me a zombie; the stuff doesn't start to wear off until the afternoon when I take it the night before. He assures me that the side effects "should" subside after a few weeks. ::head desk:: ::fist face:: I told him that I would not be able to start back on those until after the holidays at the earliest. I still have to be able to drive, eh; there are doctors appointment very frequently as well as all the Christmas shopping still to finish up. So I guess in the meantime I get to moan and whine my way through the night. Yay!
Oh, but the best news was when he told me that he'll be turfing me back to my original PCP: Dr. Tanya "Know Nothing" Norman. Who will be coming back one day a week in January. Oh yeah, I'll be getting in to see her on a timely basis. Asshats. And now I have to hope that she hasn't become Dr. Tanya "I Still Know Nothing and Now I Have Post-Partum Depression" Norman. Because you just know that it's the next spot on my dance card.
But at least the sun was out today, and the main roads were not just clear, they were also dry. Except for our sideroad, but that's nothing that we can't live with. I think it's supposed to be the same for tomorrow and Friday which will be a help because both Dar and I have more doctor's appointments on those days.
It was Mark's birthday today, so Dar spent a lot of time whipping up a special meal for the birthday guy. The crowning glory was the gluten-free chocolate layer cake with cooked chocolate icing. To die for! I'm serious, she's got a real handle on the complexities of gluten-free baking, and I think we should all encourage her to publish a cookbook of her recipes. Or bake things for us on a regular basis.
She's such a thoughtful person, my Dar. She loves to go that extra mile to please the people she loves. I'm embarrassed to say that we don't reciprocate, even though she deserves it much more than we do. If I could, I would shower her with gifts and attention and recognition and make a huge fuss. But in the words of Jayne: If wishes were horses, we'd all be eatin' meat.
TV finales. Pushing Daisies was way dark tonight. And a little to close to home. ANTM went with the safe choice. Honestly? I was still rooting for Heather; I don't care that she was booted two weeks ago. Bring back Heather, damn it. Kid Nation made me all sniffly. I really liked most of those kids, and I agree with Sophie when she said that her experience gives her more confidence in the future of the country.
Not to bed. Images of dancing sugarplum fairies shall be optional.
Oh, but the best news was when he told me that he'll be turfing me back to my original PCP: Dr. Tanya "Know Nothing" Norman. Who will be coming back one day a week in January. Oh yeah, I'll be getting in to see her on a timely basis. Asshats. And now I have to hope that she hasn't become Dr. Tanya "I Still Know Nothing and Now I Have Post-Partum Depression" Norman. Because you just know that it's the next spot on my dance card.
But at least the sun was out today, and the main roads were not just clear, they were also dry. Except for our sideroad, but that's nothing that we can't live with. I think it's supposed to be the same for tomorrow and Friday which will be a help because both Dar and I have more doctor's appointments on those days.
It was Mark's birthday today, so Dar spent a lot of time whipping up a special meal for the birthday guy. The crowning glory was the gluten-free chocolate layer cake with cooked chocolate icing. To die for! I'm serious, she's got a real handle on the complexities of gluten-free baking, and I think we should all encourage her to publish a cookbook of her recipes. Or bake things for us on a regular basis.
She's such a thoughtful person, my Dar. She loves to go that extra mile to please the people she loves. I'm embarrassed to say that we don't reciprocate, even though she deserves it much more than we do. If I could, I would shower her with gifts and attention and recognition and make a huge fuss. But in the words of Jayne: If wishes were horses, we'd all be eatin' meat.
TV finales. Pushing Daisies was way dark tonight. And a little to close to home. ANTM went with the safe choice. Honestly? I was still rooting for Heather; I don't care that she was booted two weeks ago. Bring back Heather, damn it. Kid Nation made me all sniffly. I really liked most of those kids, and I agree with Sophie when she said that her experience gives her more confidence in the future of the country.
Not to bed. Images of dancing sugarplum fairies shall be optional.
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2007-12-13 12:06 (UTC)Oh! Edited to add...can your new specialist, who sounded awesome, recommend a gp doc for you? Or what about Dar's new gp?
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2007-12-13 14:31 (UTC)You have to lay this whole alpaca thing aside for a while and go out and get a medical degree. 'Cause it'll take less time. :-)
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2007-12-13 14:42 (UTC)Are you being hazed by Canada? Do they send all the new residents through the idiot doctor machine? WTF?!
I had PD dreams all night. I don't think they were about PD specifically, but they were all narrated by Jim Dale. :D
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2007-12-13 15:42 (UTC)no subject
2007-12-13 18:16 (UTC)i REALLY hope that after the writer's strike ends, the writers keep up the fantastic job they've been doing...
...and crap! i'm so aggravated just reading about your doctor misadventures... that's really fucked up...
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2007-12-14 00:50 (UTC)