Posts by Casey Palmer5

melloworca6 said:What makes you think it’s impossible?

I know for a fact that some people get drowsy just from taking Ibuprofen, so imagine if a mother was given something much stronger for her pain...

It's pretty common to have just one nurse covering an entire floor overnight. And then you've got all sorts of patients—some with dementia, others coming out of anesthesia... by their own account, they feel like zombies. They want to get up and walk, but they aren't allowed because they're post-op... so they end up being sedated or even restrained. It happens simply because there isn't enough staff to watch them. They're basically left on their own with that one single nurse. Families might stop by for a few hours during the day, but that's about it.
It's a terrible way to run things. And honestly, there's no doubt that sedatives are overused way too often...

mistyjackal842 said:And they actually don't do much during those on-call shifts. For most of them, it's basically just a break away from home. Well, maybe not everyone, but most people... I mean, wouldn't doctors in Romania have even lower salaries? That's probably why they aren't striking.

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You couldn't be more wrong if you think nothing happens during on-call shifts. Sure, maybe the department head gets a breather. But the younger residents are constantly being pulled between the ER, the wards, and the OR. I know exactly what I'm talking about here. There are times when you don't even get a chance to grab lunch, even though the shift is 24 hours long. Honestly, if you get four hours of downtime out of a 24-hour stretch, consider yourself lucky. And mind you, I'm talking about surgery, not dermatology...

mistyjackal842 said:I am just counting down the minutes until she gets discharged from that hospital. I can't wait to get her home once they take those stitches out... Honestly, the sedation part is what’s killing me; she’s just sleeping the whole time. This afternoon, there was absolutely no way to wake her up, even though she was perfectly fine and chatting away this morning. She had a pill after breakfast, and then it was just non-stop sleeping all day long. I know she was pretty restless on the day of the surgery, so she definitely needed something then, but today? She really didn't need to be out cold all day. On top of that, her blood sugar dropped. I managed to get some food into her this evening, so hopefully, that stabilized things. Fingers crossed tomorrow is a better day. When I asked the nurse about it, she just said she gave her something for the pain. But seriously, I don't think a simple painkiller should have her sleeping this much...

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Ugh, I totally feel you. It's so frustrating. Then again, if they actually had enough nurses on staff, maybe they wouldn't be drugging patients quite so heavily. At least, that's my hope...

The Medical Board?
If the hospital administration just ignores you, maybe a higher authority will actually step up. Well, that's a big "maybe"...

They should be available at most local pharmacies, though I honestly don't know what they go by under their specific manufacturer names.
If you can't track them down there, try checking out some online medical supply shops from the USA—that way you won't have to worry about customs fees. If you order through an American eBay seller, you might end up getting hit with extra duties and sales tax...

William Garcia38 said:There's also the chance they just hike the sales tax up to 27%, then toss 0.50% toward healthcare and hand 1.5% over to those political parties as a little "thank you" for doing such a spectacular job running this country. 🙂

Careful, or they might actually hear you... honestly, at this point, nothing can shock me anymore 🙂😁

Hospital administration?

Getting some regular exercise into your routine really does go a long way in helping to prevent diabetes from developing.
Plus, it’s great for keeping your weight in check and staying well below that obesity threshold.

I’d really suggest getting a second opinion on this. There might still be a way to fix it, or at least some other options you haven't considered yet...

Did they end up offering you a corticosteroid injection?

Yeah, there’s definitely some truth to that.
Maybe try giving that area a break from any irritating exercises for a while. It might not have turned into a chronic issue just yet...
Physical therapy can help too—nothing life-changing, but it does provide a bit of relief.

melloworca6 said:We could fix this easily. If patients insist on specific tests, fine. Let them. Once the results come back perfectly normal, hand them the bill. When people realize they're dropping a couple hundred bucks on useless tests despite being told they're unnecessary, you'll see those demands drop significantly.

There's a massive difference between a doctor ordering tests to rule out a potential cause for symptoms, and someone showing up with a pre-written checklist of tests they want performed.

But look, it could easily work the other way around. Imagine if a patient actually comes after them for money because they failed to prescribe something or send a referral when they were supposed to. This whole reform is basically a favor that backfires. They think they're gaining more influence, but honestly, they might have just painted themselves into a corner...

I honestly think primary care and family doctors are going to be facing way more lawsuits from here on out. If a specialist’s recommendation or the official medical guidelines don't line up with what Medicare covers, and a patient ends up getting hurt because the doctor only prescribed what's officially covered... that's a massive legal headache waiting to happen.

To kick things off, we’re really missing a solid piece of the clavicle...

I’m not quite sure what to tell you, but at the end of the day, what works for one person just might not work for another. That doesn't mean the product isn't doing its job; it just means it's not right for you. I actually used to work at a local hospital, and once they switched up their supplier, I started getting these nasty sores on my hands from using the new soap they decided to roll out...

No, this just isn't right. I mean, why wouldn't you just reach out to the orthopedic surgeon who actually performed the procedure?

swiftbear86 said:The pharmacy staff actually did everything exactly right here.

I was scrolling through an old thread recently, and it got me thinking. I wanted to bump this topic up to see if everyone could jump in and share their own experiences. I have a few questions for you all:

a) Do you have a "go-to" pharmacy? What keeps you going back—is it the expertise, how friendly they are, or just because it's right around the corner?
b) Are you generally happy with the service and how knowledgeable the pharmacists are?
c) Can you actually tell a difference in the skill level of the staff?
d) What’s your ideal pharmacy experience? Do you want someone who really listens and smiles, or do you prefer they just give you a quick, direct recommendation for one specific product?
e) What are your biggest pet peeves when you walk into a pharmacy?
f) On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your usual pharmacy, and what’s the reason for that score?

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a) I almost always hit up the two closest ones—one's a local independent shop and the other is a big chain. Honestly, I don't care which; the independent one usually carries stuff the big chains don't. Plus, at the private one, they actually remember if you're a doctor or just a regular customer. They even hand out cosmetic testers...
b) The service is fine. As for their expertise, I wouldn't say I've really tested it since I know exactly what I'm coming in for.
c) Not really, but I barely talk to them, so it’s not something I notice.
d) Just sell me what I need. I don't need a lecture; all the info I need is already on the Department of Health and Human Services website or just Google. When it comes to over-the-counter stuff, I'd prefer if they pulled out all the similar options so I can quietly check the ingredients myself...
e) Dealing with a hypochondriac ahead of me in line, or anyone else who needs more than five minutes of attention.
f) 6...

The only places getting a 10 from me are pharmacies in Thailand, Brazil, or Romania... they have that "big box retail" sales approach. It's not necessarily a good thing, but it just works for me...

I took a standard dose when I was 25 as malaria prophylaxis. It was 100 mg twice a day for six weeks. I didn't really have any major side effects or issues, just a bit of nausea here and there if I ate something too greasy or had a drink. I always tried to make sure I took it on a full stomach. Back then, I was young and pretty reckless—didn't pay much attention to what I ate or how much alcohol I had, but I didn't run into any trouble. I didn't end up catching malaria, either 🙂 The only thing was that I became super sensitive to the sun; I’d get burned as easily as a Czech woman...

gentlepuma76 said:Plus, I can't help but wonder which specific muscles are actually being worked here—like, would standard gym machines even target them, or do they just hit other muscle groups instead? And my biggest question is: what kind of routine (which exercises, how often) would actually train the body to sit comfortably without any back support?

Which muscles? We're talking about the erector spinae, multifidus, rotatores, transversus abdominis, and so on...
The thing is, you don't really hit these with your standard weightlifting routine at a place like Gold's Gym. You need core stability training, dynamic stabilization programs, or proprioception drills... If you're looking for group classes, think Pilates or yoga, or maybe activities like swimming, rock climbing, or dance. Most gym machines tend to focus on the larger movers, like your lats or your rectus and obliques.
But honestly, I still maintain that sitting is such an unnatural position for the spine that nothing much helps besides just taking regular breaks from sitting. Even then, it’s not enough for everyone. Whether you're on a stool without a backrest or sitting on an exercise ball, it's incredibly easy to end up with terrible, slumped-over posture...

Under 40%—you're looking at dry mucous membranes and a much higher risk of infections.
Over 60%—moisture starts condensing on surfaces, which just creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and mold...