Mainly Medical

[poliphilo]

Just back from an exhilarating tramp through the freshly fallen snow. We both had doctor's appointments this morning, but Ailz didn't feel up to turning out in this weather, so I walked it.

I've been taking an anti-inflammatory called arthrotec for several years. The doc wants me off it. Bad for the kidneys, apparently- and not necessarily effective as pain relief either. I said I'd see if I could manage without.

He wanted me to take a blood test. I got the slot that Ailz had vacated. You know what? I think I've conquered my fear of needles.

Comments

[pondhopper.livejournal.com]

It took me forever to get over that fear. For me, it was also the yearly flu jabs that helped me become braver.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I've decided that, with advancing age, I'd better get used to needles- because they're what the future holds.