sick to fucking death of being poked and prodded at

[Gonz]

Feels like all I’ve been doing is seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. Apparently having a heart attack at 38 is kind of a big deal, who would have guessed?

here, lemme show you something:



these are all the new meds I’ve been prescribed over the last month. 14 of them. Some taken once a day, some twice, some three times, some as needed, some with food, some on an empty stomach, one I have to remember to dissolve under my tongue (as an aside, nitroglycerin has the same effects as amyl nitrite poppers, only longer lasting). It’s too goddamn much to keep track of, even with my old-person pill caddy.

got two more appointments tomorrow, then another next week. Probably have a dozen more prescriptions to keep track of before I’m done.

 

[Champagne]

Hi @Gonz that sure is a helluva lot of medicine!!! They obviously have good reason to prescribe those amounts but I understand it must be very difficult for you. I read somewhere here that you quit smoking, well done, that is not an easy feat. Congrats on that and good luck with your appointments, SF will always be here for you. Wishing you good health, physically and mentally.

 

[Walker]

Heya Gonz, medication compliance is really tough. I totally get it. I'm sorry it's getting to you. These are very likely not life-long for you so let's try to take *really* good care of yourself for now okay? I know you're tired and some days you might just want to blow that off but let's avoid that. You can do it. Set some alarms and shit to help keep track maybe?
(tagging @Nick cause I know you feel this too)

 

[GFS]

It doesn't matter how many meds they prescribe you as long as they keep you safe. Your health is what matters the most.

Hope you're doing better Gonz.
Please, take care and stay safe.

 

[Sunspots]

I'm sure it feels like shit right now but it will get better. It's really early days still but as time goes on the appointments, poking and prodding will slow down and eventually stop. I know when I had cancer it felt like I was driving back and forth to the hospital every day for months - I swear my car could have driven itself there. But after a few months it began to slow down and eventually it was down to twice a year (one scan and a follow up appointment).
And as Matt said, you'll likely not have to take all those meds for life. I used to set alarms on my phone to remember to take mine (and who are you calling old with the pill caddy?? )

Things will gradually ease up and you'll get into the swing of it more easily - but it will get better. And the main thing is that all of this is keeping you safe right now and that's how we all want you to stay.

 

[Angie]

I take like 14 meds and have an awesome pill caddy! But yes, its a drag and some days its hard to remember. I also find it hard to make myself fill the damn thing even though it takes less than 15 minutes.

Having major medical issues is complicated and tiring. I hope you find a routine that helps you and that you heal and feel better soon.

 

[HappyKitty]

I'm sorry and I'm even sorry we had to compare lots but welcome to hospital land! Its not so bad once you're use to it, the nurses are actually so fun to chit chat with and you will find a favorite spot for you to actually can play in there like kitty colours while in the waiting room or chit chat with sfdad ^^

I hope one day that the hospital will make you a safe place. Cause hospital is a second home for kitty, I spend time there a lot too and I'm gonna be. I too hope you can find a way to have a structure to discipline self with all these self-care junkies.

You're in my prayers and thoughts 🥰

 

[KM76710]

It doesn't matter how many meds they prescribe you as long as they keep you safe. Your health is what matters the most.

Hope you're doing better Gonz.
Please, take care and stay safe.

Excellently put there with that one.

 

[may71]

Sorry that you've been getting poked and prodded.

Did they at least put you on medicaid now?

 

[Nick]

Good god @Gonz man do I feel you here! I got a drawer full of those fuckers. Take this one in the morning, this one at this time, this one here and this one there. Some damn doctor thinks a person can remember to take meds 6 fucking times a day (um NO). I'm with you here. It's a dumb and stupid and we have to fucking do it. I set alarms to remember and it helps, I still forget sometimes. We like are Gonz, so you make sure you take those. I'll take mine, you take yours and we'll do everything we can do be all healthy and shit.

 

[Acy]

Wow, @Gonz! That is a lot to keep track of! Could your pharmacy separate them out into pre-sorted (time and instructions and what you can take together) blister packs? I’m not sure if all pharmacies do it for free or not.

I’m sorry you feel poked and prodded too. When I had food poisoning (many years ago now), I had about 12 different doctors all come by to poke and prod the same part of my tummy and ask the same 20 questions...from the full gastroenterology specialists all the way down to a brand new intern practising bedside manner)...not fun.

Sending you well wishes and a gentle hug. @Nick said it - we like you, so take the meds and be well.

 

[dandelions]

Feels like all I’ve been doing is seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. Apparently having a heart attack at 38 is kind of a big deal, who would have guessed?

here, lemme show you something:

View attachment 33497

these are all the new meds I’ve been prescribed over the last month. 14 of them. Some taken once a day, some twice, some three times, some as needed, some with food, some on an empty stomach, one I have to remember to dissolve under my tongue (as an aside, nitroglycerin has the same effects as amyl nitrite poppers, only longer lasting). It’s too goddamn much to keep track of, even with my old-person pill caddy.

got two more appointments tomorrow, then another next week. Probably have a dozen more prescriptions to keep track of before I’m done.

hey gonz, i hope you are doing well. i know from taking a max of 7 meds for a while how overwhelmed by it i felt so i can imagine imagining how you are feeling but like others have said (and hopefully too), that most of them are probably not permanent Rxs so so many will diminish to a few. you will most likely figure out how best to keep track of those nasty little bottles/jars. i keep my remaining 4 in a little box in front of me where i always sit at the dining room table and also have the time of day to take set on my phone. it took weeks to be proficient at this but now i’m doing pretty good. i also try to channel my anger toward other things. haha yeah right! 🤔😬😾🥴😜.

anyway, most importantly is that it is great to hear from you and see you around. take good care of yourself gonz! c u again soon!!!

PS, i think doctors secretly hate doing the poking and prodding as much as the patient hates receiving it so probably they will stop soon. just keep getting well as we all hope you will/are doing.

 

[Mr Pryce]

Feels like all I’ve been doing is seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. Apparently having a heart attack at 38 is kind of a big deal, who would have guessed?

here, lemme show you something:

View attachment 33497

these are all the new meds I’ve been prescribed over the last month. 14 of them. Some taken once a day, some twice, some three times, some as needed, some with food, some on an empty stomach, one I have to remember to dissolve under my tongue (as an aside, nitroglycerin has the same effects as amyl nitrite poppers, only longer lasting). It’s too goddamn much to keep track of, even with my old-person pill caddy.

got two more appointments tomorrow, then another next week. Probably have a dozen more prescriptions to keep track of before I’m done.

The body and words you speak are powerful things to have. You can recover by doing certain things like eating right, taking your vitamins (preferably through food and drinks) exercise, etc Speak to your doctor and see what advice they have for you. Be positive and think positive look say when you wake up and go to sleep that you will one day stop taking these meds. You will be surprised at how powerful your words are. They say we only use 3% of our brain, mental power can activate success in your life. It can accelerate your will power, health and make you think bigger, etc.

 

[Walker]

They say we only use 3% of our brain

This is a myth

Be positive and think positive look say when you wake up and go to sleep that you will one day stop taking these meds

Being positive won't get him off medication. He had a heart attack not an ingrown toenail. You're going to get someone killed with your ignorance and systematic way of minimizing people's problems. Fucks sake.

 

[Dots]

I haven't been here long but I just wanted to say I can empathize.... I have lupus and am constantly going to the ER/UC and Doc office while being prescribed meds. As I have additional conditions that have yet to be diagnosed, I am also constantly being poked at like a pinata. Hey, maybe they'll find a prize or.. an answer eh? I was just at the ER last night. It wasnt fun. And I came home with more candy (meds).

Sometimes the meds become so overwhelming that I stop taking them. That's when people get frustrated with me and I get frustrated with myself. I just wanted to say meds can almost seem like a life sentence, but I think it seems in your case, not long term so certainly manageable.

I know talking about illness isn't really everyone's wonderful idea of a good time, but if you ever would like to, well I have 10 years of experience.

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

 

[GMody]

Gonz what are these many meds for?

 

[Walker]

Gonz what are these many meds for?

Like he says in his initial post, he had a heart attack.

 

[GMody]

Gonz, sure are lotta meds. Difficult to keep track of. Wish you a speedy recovery.

 

[Aurelia]

Feels like all I’ve been doing is seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. Apparently having a heart attack at 38 is kind of a big deal, who would have guessed?

here, lemme show you something:

View attachment 33497

these are all the new meds I’ve been prescribed over the last month. 14 of them. Some taken once a day, some twice, some three times, some as needed, some with food, some on an empty stomach, one I have to remember to dissolve under my tongue (as an aside, nitroglycerin has the same effects as amyl nitrite poppers, only longer lasting). It’s too goddamn much to keep track of, even with my old-person pill caddy.

got two more appointments tomorrow, then another next week. Probably have a dozen more prescriptions to keep track of before I’m done.

Anything good out of those 14? :P

Just kidding, I really am sorry that this happened to you at such a young age. Just make sure you take care of yourself so that it doesn't happen again. I'd be devastated if something bad happened to you.

 

[Inanimate]

Just beginning to grasp how miserable you’ve been all this time (since your heart attack). These back-to-back appointments must also suck considering your other complication/condition in addition to appointments sucking in general.