Had an ice storm Sat/Sun. Sunday eve took the dog out for watering and took
one step to come back in, feet went flying, jaw hit edge of porch step just
below the teeth (thank god!) Nice bruise on the lower jaw today!!
Anxiously waiting for the pendulum to swing the other way.
Doc increased BP meds. Caught an inadvertent change in medication, actually
a screwup. When he gave me samples of the new BP meds he wrote one med in
his chart and then grabbed a different one to hand to me (actually I think
his nurse did but am not positive.) I was a bit confused 'cause I asked him
about the diuretic component and he said there was no diuretic in this. Now,
I know there was 'cause I check all my meds on the computer before taking
them. But, I said ok then. Got home and before taking first dose checked the
other bottle (lower dose) and it was a totally different med than what he
gave me. Back to the clinic. Finally got it figured out and the right
medication in hand.
Decided not to do anything with the back yet as it was improving. Just
wanted to make sure he got it documented in my charts.
On a better note, Mike bowled his preliminary round for the state junior
singles cahmpionship. Rolled a 695 series. Though he finally had his first
700, but fell short. First game hurt him as he opened in the 9th and 10th
frames for a 168. But he responded with a 275 and a 256! 200 pins over his
average. Way to go kiddo. Final preliminary round standings will be posted
on the 28th and the winner goes to the sectional round and then to state
finals.
Both Chubbs and the ankle biter (Poe) are doing fine though Chubbs has
gotten jealous of any attention I pay to Poe.
I've been trying to make sure I pay special attention to Chubbs, but it
hasn't helped much yet. Chubbs also has developed ringworm either from the
little cat we rescued (who is gone), or from Mike bringing it home from his
volunteer work at TAILS. Either way, vet wants $600 in medication to treat
the two dogs with pills. That ain't gonna happen!! Need some alternative. A
friend said to get a Rx and take it to the local pharmacy. Would be much
cheaper. I also see things on line, but don't know if I can trust them and
thier claims.
Cold today and rest of week,
Stay warm, stay well, and have a pain-free day!
GaryZ

Everyone's pain is valid here Sanchona. There is no competition among us.
What you feel is real and not to be compared to anyone else.
GaryZ