Today's Journey
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
March 29, 2022 11:18pm CST
Today I had my annual physical scheduled at my doctor's office. I had to make an appointment to get my medications refilled. Such hogwash!! I managed to get an appointment the following day which is a miracle. I also snagged the first appointment after lunch, which meant no waiting!
I was sent down to the lab for the complete works. I was glad that I had fasted because I knew the doctor would send me down. It doesn't bother me to go that long without food. I drink water and my doctor is fine with me having a cup of coffee since I do not use any sugar in it. I didn't even have my coffee this morning.
I also had to schedule a test and waiting on another one to be done. I also have to make an appointment with the dermatologist. Fun, fun. What can I say?
Also, before I got home, I got some of my results back. I apparently had a UTI and I didn't even know it. So I stopped and got my antibiotic on the way home. I did have some good news and that was that my weight was down 7lbs since my December visit to the specialist.
That was my day, how was yours?
Photo Credit: Pixabay, Public Domain
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 22
It is kind of scary that I didn't notice since I have UT infections often. My doctor knows that when I call and say I have one that I need an antibiotic. It worried me when he said this was a pretty bad infection. And I was clueless this time 
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
30 Mar 22
My appointment with the allergist for the 3rd got pushed back to the 20th now. Doctors are killing me by inches!
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@kareng My eyes have been swelled up and weeping for three days now. It's a lot of fun!
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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30 Mar 22
@DaddyEvil
I can really sympathize. I have allergies to many things, mostly chemical related. Allergic to a few meds, and kitties. For some reason dogs don't bother me, and baby kittens don't, but when they get a bit older it always starts up. Makes me mad, I like kitties. Spring is hard on my allergies, but the fall is beyond terrible. Harvest, clouds of corn and wheat and bean dust on highway drives from town to town, etc. Doesn't ease up until it gets really, really cold. No wonder I like winter, LOL!
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
30 Mar 22
I had some tests done recently to check for diabetes. They called the day before and said to prepare for a urine test first thing in the am.
I studied all night. Took notes and felt ready for the test.
Boy was I surprised.
You lost your holiday weight already? Good for you!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@Vikingswest1 I admit that I have eaten more candy this year than normal. That Easter candy usually doesn't tempt me, but I have enjoyed a couple of the small bunnies filled with caramel this year. I am sure I'll get another one at least before Easter!!
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
30 Mar 22
@kareng
Wow. Good for you. I have a long holiday eating season.
Halloween until Easter.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Mar 22
I have to do that too. Go see them just to get things renewed. 
But it sounds like it was good timing for you. You caught the infection early it sounds like.
But it sounds like it was good timing for you. You caught the infection early it sounds like.1 person likes this
@kareng (80243)
• United States
1 Apr 22
@wolfgirl569 I did feel better today but it is 6:10 pm right now and I could go to bed.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 22
Well today I feel like crap. I'm dizzy, light headed and very tired. It could be the antibiotic. I just hope it doesn't send me to throwing up like a lot of antibiotics do. I got a new medicine this time. It usually takes at least two different medicines to knock them out.
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@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Mar 22
@kareng As you have trouble with antibiotics that is probably it. Hope you feel better real soon
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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30 Mar 22
Over the years I have come to simply hate going to the doctor. I mean, I just hate it and I should be used to it. So much of everything, tests, opinions, treatments, meds, and on and on until you think, didn't I just have this done? You want me to do WHAT? You want to look WHERE? You want to stick that thing THERE? Yes, I go, but I hate it just the same.
Glad you had weight loss if you were striving for that, but sorry about UTI, often they can get very painful.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
31 Mar 22
@MarieCoyle Right, probably doing more harm with having them not clear up an infection by how many they have to give me.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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30 Mar 22
@kareng
If the would just prescribe one good strong antibiotic rather than endless wimpy ones it would be nice, but they don't.
@allen0187 (59648)
• Philippines
31 Mar 22
Good thing you had your medical.
Day just started and looking to accomplish a lot today.
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@xstitcher (39003)
• Petaluma, California
10 Apr 22
This reminds me, I have to get an appointment for a shingles shot. A couple of the ladies at church have been saying I should, as they've both had shingles and said it was awful.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
30 Mar 22
Glad everything turned out okay and that they caught your UTI before it got bothersome. 7 lbs is a big thumbs up!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 22
Me too! I am just a bit worried that I didn't notice. I am going to be cutting out and down on candy...hey, Easter is almost here so after Easter, no more candy as often. I am also going to tweak the diet a bit more. I want to get at least another 10 lbs. off.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
30 Mar 22
Wow! When I have a UTI I'm in misery. I'm glad they caught it and you are on medication. My day was uneventful and boring as usual.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
1 Apr 22
@LindaOHio On day 2 and I feel a little better today and not as groggy but I could go to bed at any time. But I won't. I like to stay up and watch television!!
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@thehazelsister (417)
• Sidoarjo, Indonesia
30 Mar 22
Recently the sister of my closest friend also got a UTI. Her doctor said the girl was holding her pee too long, but she argued that she couldn't be away from her laptop during class since the teacher wouldn't like it (which I found ridiculous). Would the teacher be responsible for paying her medical bills? I don't think so. That's why I think it was ridiculous. Luckily, she was able to recover fast.
That's why I think it was ridiculous. Luckily, she was able to recover fast.1 person likes this
