Posts by Brandon Newman95

Elizabeth Davis said:Do whatever you want.
But once you mess up by switching from an F-22 to an F-41 or something even worse, you’re gonna be sitting there wondering where the hell your brain went.

Wait, I'm lost here. Can someone explain what they mean by going from an F-22 to an F-41 or higher? If this is actually an issue, can we take it to DMs?

Melissa Ramirez79 said:Does anyone know a decent general practitioner over at the West Community Health Center who’s actually taking on new patients?

Which part?

William Palmer272 said:So I'm just supposed to throw like 30 bucks down the drain right now when everything is already so expensive?

$5.25-well, I paid for them.-3 items.

If the filament snaps, just try running it under some hot water. If that doesn't do the trick, honestly, just go grab a new one—they’re basically phased out anyway.

I’m actually stuck in this exact same loop myself. Look, the whole e-prescription thing? It works fine. I don't have to drag my butt to the doctor for every tiny little thing, unless I need a referral—which makes me wonder when they're finally going to roll out electronic referrals nationwide. That part is great. But here's the kicker: I’m on one of those meds that can be pretty addictive, and honestly, I think they really ought to be more strictly regulated. Way too many people are abusing stuff like Xanax, Valium, or various other benzos. If they tightened things up, maybe there would be less time wasted on endless paperwork and more actual time spent focusing on the patient. Which, by the way, is a huge "if" because nobody has any time for patients anymore. It's a joke. And then there's the tech side of it all... what happens if the whole system crashes? What if our private data just vanishes into thin air? Or worse, is all this digital tracking just a massive invasion of privacy?

Nancy Wood4 said:but who’s actually going to report them? especially when most people don't even realize what's happening in the first place.

As for the digital health records, I honestly doubt they're going to migrate every single scrap of old data—that sounds like an absolute nightmare of a task. Ugh, we'll just have to wait and see, I guess. But seriously, what are we even doing? It's the 21st century; America can't just stay stuck in the Stone Age forever.

Regarding those electronic records, I'm pretty sure all the old info has already been logged, though I have no clue who actually has access to what at this point.

Sophia Wells72 said:Look, it’s not like we’re living in the Stone Age, but honestly, with this whole digital health rollout, we’d be the second or maybe even third country in Europe trying to pull this off. We have this reputation for rushing headlong into things just to look good for the big shots in the EU. It was like that with Bologna, and heaven forbid it’ll be like this—just a flimsy system riddled with glitches. I really hope they actually take a hard look at this and only give it the green light once they’ve patched up all these massive holes in the practical side of things.

Personally, I don't lose sleep over it. If someone is going to go around gossiping, barking about someone else's diagnoses, medical conditions, illnesses, or abortions—well, that’s possible right now too. People have always done that kind of chatter among coworkers or family, let's not kid ourselves. There are people like that, unfortunately, but they aren't everyone, and certainly aren't the majority. Even IRS agents can see everyone's salary and all that sensitive stuff, and it doesn't mean they're all out there blabbing. Whether the laws will get tougher for people like that, or if justice will actually be served in any reasonable timeframe—that's still to be seen. Something has to change.

We’re talking about something that hasn't even truly come to life yet. We don't even have a rough draft or a solid framework. Right now, everything looks very black and white, but it can't stay that way because there are going to be nasty gaps and loopholes everywhere.

I'm no lawyer, but I think when it comes to leaking secrets like this or spreading them around, the process works differently. I actually think it might move faster and better than when a doctor messes you over (my family has dealt with that twice, believe me). With doctors, it's just a bunch of nonsense where nobody admits to making a mistake, everyone protects one another, and blowing a case up in the media doesn't usually help much either, at least not from what I've seen.

To jump in on this: e-prescriptions? Great. I don't want to have to drive out for meds every single time. You just call and pick them up at any pharmacy—it's the same thing no matter where you are, and the doctor gets more time to actually talk to the patient. It's excellent. Say I head down to Miami, my regular doctor isn't there, so I need to stock up before I hit the beach—I can see the gap there. Or what if the doctor goes on vacation? What then?
Second thing: a networked data system? Sounds great, no more lugging around a mountain of paperwork. But from experience, it doesn't work. Not all hospitals are connected. For example, like how Mayo Clinic might not be synced up with a local community hospital.
Third: everyone can see everything. If you don't tell them the whole truth about every single ailment you've ever had, it's bad. If you keep something quiet, it's bad. No matter how you slice it, it's a problem.
Fourth: I agree with what this person is saying—there will be more loopholes and fewer mistakes. As many pros as there are cons.

So, after my little "pilgrimage," I have to say I am extremely satisfied with our healthcare system.🙂

Michael Reed45 said:I always forget to ask my doctor—how much does taking two or three different medications every single day for over a year actually impact the liver? I really don't want to wreck it 😢

Just get a liver panel done. It’s super straightforward. I asked for one, got the results, easy. Honestly, it all depends on the dosage you're taking. My doctor just told me to check in once in a while. Basically, the more damage they do, the more you should be checking. Just ask.

ambermason16 said:Am I collecting... double doses of George Washington quarters? 🍿

Nah, pass. Maybe I'll end up picking some up myself in the meantime.🙂

ambermason16 said:Yup. Three 10s, Effexor, and a few other little extras..

F 11.2, F 10.2, F19.2, F 32.2, F41.0, F41.1... I could go on all day.. 😁

It wasn't a snake oil salesman—he was a legend. Hands down the best shrink in Washington, D.C.

I function perfectly fine. Honestly, I'm high-strung and highly driven. 😁

Honestly, that guy has more diagnoses than I do.

Robert Collins2 said:Look, if you aren't feeling a connection with your current doctor, then yeah, obviously you should find someone else—or at least go get a second opinion. Honestly, if I hadn't jumped ship from Gruden when I did, I probably would've ended up in a cemetery by now.

Well, that's exactly what I want to know.

Alex Barnes8 said:How so? Maybe your doctors didn't explain much?

The EEG after the nnn shows it’s slightly faster. Or honestly, just minor, I guess.

Maybe this isn't quite the right sub, but I gotta ask—is it actually smart to jump between psychiatrists and psychotherapists? I feel like I’m stuck in this endless loop between my neurologist and my shrink. Is that even a thing you should do, or am I just supposed to stick to one person and deal with it?

I’m on Lamictal 50mg right now and honestly? I feel totally normal. I take one in the morning and one at night, though I guess everyone reacts to this stuff differently. As for why I’m even taking it... man, I have no clue.

Thanks, but is this actually PTSD or just something else entirely?

Wait, what on earth is st.p.syncopam?

Jason Miller42 said:Had an EKG done at my GP's office. He told me everything looks fine, but honestly, he wasn't exactly clear about what that actually means.
Nothing else was going on besides the blood pressure. They ran blood work at the ER and confirmed I'm not anemic. I actually donate plasma quite often, so they keep a close eye on my levels regularly.
Nobody else in the family deals with this stuff, except for my mom. She struggles with blood pressure, but honestly, we can't even remember right now if it's high or low.

Where all did you go? And you're telling me they didn't find anything?

If I were you, I’d go get a full neurological workup just to be safe. Since nobody has found anything yet, it might even be psychological—you never know with this kind of thing.

Kyle Lee7 said:👍
Well said.
For those who argue there isn't much to learn here, I believe it was already mentioned in this thread that at the Department of the Treasury, they actually have coursework covering the fundamentals of physician-patient relations; it's part of the psychology curriculum, and I think there might even be an elective for it.

No one is suggesting you should bow down to a rude patient, and nobody is asking for that. But regardless of how a patient acts, a doctor shouldn't stoop to their level by being equally arrogant or aggressive in return.
Furthermore, if you prescribe medication, your role as a physician includes providing clear instructions on how to take it, the duration of treatment, the expected outcomes, potential side effects, and any drug interactions to avoid.

Those are the basics. Just as a patient MUST be briefed on every test and therapy, many of those procedures require the patient to provide informed consent.

And this part is spot on too. Especially that bolded section.

Ah, it’s pretty obvious it just comes down to who you happen to run into—you never really know if things are going to go smoother because you have an inside connection or if you're just flying solo. It all depends on luck, the specific person you're dealing with, and I don't even know what else.