Posts by swiftbear86

If you haven't managed to get an answer to your question yet—especially since we're talking about medication (even if it's just a generic version)—your best bet is to give Halmed a call and ask them directly.

I'm a little worried you might run into some trouble trying to bring that through customs legally.
Just search for Melatonin online and make sure you really dig into the instructions and the potential side effects before you try it.

If you're dealing with gut issues and can't seem to get ahead of them even with a strict diet, electrolyte salts, and some probiotics, plus you've started running a fever—you need to see an Infectious Disease specialist. Head over to Mayo Clinic; they’re the gold standard for this kind of stuff. Honestly, most other places probably won't even take you seriously if you show up with those symptoms.
It's entirely your call whether you want to switch doctors or not, but for now, why not just give your current primary care physician a ring? Ask them straight up how you should handle this specific situation.

Look, if you've already tried all those home remedies and you're still feeling like garbage, it's time to head to the big guns at Mayo.

To be honest, it’s going to be pretty tough to get in unless you're already an established patient with that doctor.
You can always give it a shot, though—just let us all know how it goes.
When you say things are "a little worse," it doesn't really tell us how urgent your diagnosis is, so there isn't a simple yes or no answer here.
My advice? If you're currently in a major city like Chicago or NYC, try to find a specialist you want to transfer to as soon as possible.
Once you find a doctor who is willing to take you on, have them fill out the paperwork you've got, then take it to your local insurance provider or the Social Security office. Once they greenlight it, you hand that confirmation back to the doctor, and from that moment on, you're officially their patient.

It actually works fine on Opera without that annoying 408 error popping up!!

I’m feeling the exact same way. Every single time I hit a 408 error, it honestly makes me want to throw my computer out the window. I wouldn't even bother showing up to this forum if it weren't for the fact that I still need to keep up with some of the important info being posted here...
I'm using Chrome too.🙂

What are your thoughts on pharmacies adding more services to the mix?

http://news.com/us/health/pharmacy-services-expansion...---330879.html

I should mention that we’ve been providing extra help at our pharmacy for quite a while now, and we don't charge patients an extra dime for it.
They’re looking at introducing things like monitoring how well a specific treatment is working, but I honestly have my doubts about how Medicare is going to foot the bill. They’re already lagging way behind on payments for prescriptions and basic services—we’re talking over 200 days late on average, even though the legal limit is supposed to be 60.

Have you guys run into any of these extra services at your local drugstore?
Checking blood pressure and tracking therapy progress
Weight checks and helping folks stay on track with weight loss goals
Diabetes support and teaching people how to use their glucose monitors

Check out article 12 here.

Blue Cross Blue Shield covers the basics—like the lenses and the frames—and if you’ve got supplemental coverage, you won't even have to deal with a copay.

The thing is, that allowance is pretty tiny, maybe around $100$67 depending on which lenses you pick. It’s basically peanuts. If you actually want something decent, most big-name optical shops let you take that credit and just pay the difference for the specific frames or high-end lenses you actually want.

I haven't been following this thread super closely.
In the first post, someone was talking about benzyl benzoate, which goes all the way back to 2011. Then Daniel Nguyen5 chimed in back in 2014, replying to that older post and suggesting she pick up some cream from Walgreens...

Well, obviously they prescribed her benzyl benzoate lotion after she mentioned the other stuff wasn't working.
From what I can tell, she’s having a hard time actually believing the doctors when they say the itching is real...

You can order Rogaine cream, though just a heads-up—it hasn't been tested on pregnant women. Back in the day, Pfizer used to make Eurax.

Here's a good article about itching.

Paul Long7 said:I tried to DIY a homemade enema setup this afternoon. I was using a cap that looked just like the top on those large hydrogen peroxide bottles you get at CVS, but things went south fast—the cap actually got stuck inside my rectum. What should I do? Will it just pass naturally when I go to the bathroom, or am I looking at a trip to the ER? Sorry if this isn't the right place for this kind of question.

Is there any way I can just get it out myself?

Look, now that the immediate panic is over, just do yourself a favor and buy a decent, medical-grade irrigator next time.
Ideally, grab one that comes with a couple of different attachments—one for vaginal use and one for anal.

Anyone have any experience with this printer?

The expiration date on your referral depends entirely on which type of referral you were issued.

I've dropped a link below so you can check out the details for yourself.

Most pain relievers actually work to bring down a fever too. I’m not sure who told you that you couldn't take Tylenol, but they’ve got it wrong.
If Tylenol is enough to take the edge off the pain, then honestly, you're lucky—just stick with that. There's really no reason to reach for something heavier.
But if you feel like you need more muscle, there are options specifically labeled for menstrual cramps, like Advil Maximum Strength (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen).

My daily dose of Ketonal is 200 mg

Jessica Jackson60 said:I'm not entirely sure if I'm posting in the right thread... but I figured I'd ask anyway.
It’s about prescribing a cheaper KOBP alternative for a patient. From what I understand, primary care doctors now have the option to swap out an older, more expensive medication for a cheaper one. However, if a patient insists on sticking with the original drug—which actually works for them—and they're willing to pay the small difference out of pocket, is the doctor "obligated" to prescribe that specific original medication?

As of right now, you aren't required to write the absolute cheapest option, though there is a strong recommendation to go with the most cost-effective choice.
If a patient really wants their previous medication, there isn't anything stopping you from writing it for them just yet.
A new formulary list is coming soon, and once that drops, it will likely become mandatory.
In theory, the only real obligation a doctor has is to prescribe what they believe is the best choice for the patient!!

Which medication are we talking about?

I honestly don't get why everyone is treating this like some massive "breaking news" event when these regulations haven't changed in at least 15 years.🙄
Basically, back in the day, you had to go right back to your doctor with a paper prescription just to get the date updated if it had expired.

Now, suddenly, everyone is losing their minds in the comments about bureaucracy...

And regarding this news about being able to pick up meds at any pharmacy within the European Union—don't overlook the fine print mentioned at the end. You actually HAVE TO PAY for the medicine upfront. Then, once you're back home in the States, you have to deal with Medicare to try and get reimbursed.
There’s even a chance you won't get all your money back, since the price of the medication might be higher over there than what we're used to here!😁

Take a look at pages 8 through 11—actually, just skim the whole brochure.

You might get a straight answer if you reach out to the Association directly.

Basically, if you haven't seen a specialist who actually takes Medicare, your doctor might just be following a specific rule of thumb.
It feels pretty backwards that she was fine prescribing Serpentil before but is suddenly drawing the line at Alvent.

I don't think she even needs a referral from a specialist, but I wouldn't be surprised if Medicare starts breathing down her neck about it.
Private doctors can basically say whatever they want since they don't have to deal with Medicare regulations—that’s usually why people head to private practice in the first place.

Garasone eye and ear drops -containing gentamicin and betamethasone.

Maxitrol -with neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone

Tobradex -tobramycin and dexamethasone)

Tobrex-just tobramycin.

Maxidex--dexamethasone.

Some of you might remember Dexamethasone-Neomycin drops from about 8 to 10 years ago. They’ve pretty much become a thing of the past, and ☕Garasone has basically taken over their spot in most prescriptions.

mistyjackal842 said:It was the exact same thing back in 2008 with Marivarin; they pulled it from the market, but they didn't release Martefarin right away. You really don't need to warn me about that. He never actually said this new drug was available immediately. I just assumed he needed the old one urgently.

I'm not quite sure why you took my post as some kind of warning.🤷

Maxitrol isn't some brand-new discovery; it’s been available here in the US for years. It's just that Garison used to be the go-to recommendation from doctors more often.
Once production for Garison stopped and the existing stock dried up, doctors started switching over to Maxitrol. Because of that sudden surge, the local supplies were wiped out, which is why it’s been impossible to find it for the last three weeks.
As a result, patients ended up without the right treatment, forced to pick a third option that isn't covered by Medicare and comes with the full retail price tag.