I’m looking for some clarity on how to time my medication with meals. Right now, I'm taking these tablets that strictly need to be taken with food—specifically something fatty—to boost absorption. But at the same time, I'm supposed to be avoiding fatty foods overall... 😕
Since I have to take them twice a day (breakfast and lunch), I'm honestly pretty confused about how to manage this. For breakfast, I usually have them with some yogurt and toast... plus my Omega-3 supplements, since I was told those healthy fats would help with absorption. I’m just not sure if that counts as "fatty" enough. Lunch is where it gets tricky because I rarely eat anything heavy or greasy. I end up taking more Omega-3s just to compensate, which feels like I might be overdoing it on the fish oil... who knows. I could really use some advice on what kind of foods actually count as "good fats" that I can pair with my meds without totally blowing my diet. I've heard flaxseeds might be an option, so maybe I could try adding those to a regular meal alongside my pills?
Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Harold James9 said:Obviously! Who else would forget to pack those cream puffs and chestnut cake from Annapolis? Yum.🙂
That was my very first trip to Annapolis. I’ll definitely be heading back there soon.
You know, I actually did forget the chestnut cake... 🤔 but I made sure to bring the cream puffs! 🙂
I’ve also only been to Annapolis once, and I just loved how simple and cozy everything felt—the streets, the little alleys, the houses... it was just so peaceful.
And when it comes to love and hunger... 😉 you can go without eating entirely if you aren't hungry. 😉 But then again, once you start wondering—maybe we could grab a bite?—mmm... nothing beats good old bread and cheese... 😉
There’s really nothing more beautiful than when love teaches you to appreciate simplicity in food—how a little bit goes a long way, especially when you realize that the simplest meals, made with plenty of love, are always the most delicious! 😉
*Fiona* said:Hey... I was wondering what an MRI costs if you go privately? Like, without getting a referral from your doctor that has to be cleared by a specialist first—I heard that's how it works... Basically, how many dollars am I looking at for the scan???? Thx
A friend of mine had one done twice and paid about $1667 total, so roughly $833 per scan, though keep in mind prices for a brain MRI versus other parts of the body can vary a bit!
Hey... I was wondering if anyone knows how much an MRI costs if you go through a private clinic? Like, without needing a referral from your doctor that has to be cleared by some specialist first—I heard that's a requirement... Basically, what kind of out-of-pocket cost am I looking at for the scan???? Thx
Man, I was checking the forum yesterday and didn't see any new PMs... To be fair, I hadn't even scrolled through the old ones, so I'm not sure if I missed anything, but I didn't get the notification for a new message until today...
So, there isn't even a single visible message in that screenshot... which is super confusing. I got a standard notification email saying I had a new message, but when I clicked the link, it just sent me straight to that screenshot. Now, every time I try to check my PMs, I just get that same image again. Like, wtf...
otocanka said:I went there once myself (I don't really have the budget for regular checkups with them 😁) and the women there were absolutely wonderful 🙏.
I showed up totally frazzled after Dr. Miller scared the life out of me, but they calmed me right down, explained everything clearly, and referred me to a specialist for an ultrasound (it turns out I needed surgery).
I definitely recommend them 👍.
P.S. Their office is located on Main Street.
The staff is seriously amazing—it’s a mother-daughter team, and the daughter is a total pro when it comes to ultrasounds. Plus, their equipment is top-notch! Luckily, I actually have the funds to go to them regularly. On the other hand, they discovered three uterine fibroids for a close friend of mine, which Dr. Miller completely missed because he didn't even bother using an ultrasound. They probably just want to save money! Now my friend has to undergo surgery and might not be able to have kids someday. Honestly, I’d rather spend my last dime on a private specialist than trust his diagnoses.
I’m honestly not sure if I should even be posting this, but ladies, if you can avoid him, stay far away from Dr. Topalovic. He works at the university health center, and unfortunately, since I moved here for college, they automatically assigned me to his care. Whatever you do, please do not let him handle your pregnancy. A colleague of mine went to see him while she was just five weeks along, and he diagnosed her with uterine fibroids. Because of that experience, I decided to take my prenatal care privately with Dr. Martonice Jr.—who is absolutely amazing, five stars!—and I only visit Topalovic when I need basic referrals. Ever since I mentioned I wanted to switch to a private doctor, he has become incredibly rude. He even handed me some referrals where he didn't waive the co-pay, which means I’ll have to pay out of pocket for really expensive tests. I haven't double-checked the paperwork yet because I only went in during the designated "pregnancy clinic" hours when it's just expecting moms, but I highly doubt it was an accident. I am absolutely livid.😠
Use Nizoral shampoo and make sure you ABSOLUTELY blow-dry your hair afterward. Olive oil is also a fantastic option if you mix it with some honey and an egg yolk.
Is anyone else having issues with their Samsung drive? I just picked this one up seven days ago, and when I first tried burning a movie to a CD-R, everything worked perfectly. But ever since then, every single disc I've burned has been a total disaster. The actual burning process seems smooth enough, but once I pop the disc into a player or my PC, the screen stays black, occasionally flickering for a split second before cutting out entirely—and don't even get me started on the audio, which is barely audible. PLEASE, if anyone knows what's going on here, I really need some help. The same thing happened when I tried using a dual-layer disc too.