Mainly Medical
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.
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.
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My poor daughter has slick veins (my mother did too) and the doctors shot all of her courage to heck when she was a little one. They were trying to put an intravenous into her arm and just could not hit the vein. I don't know how many times they stuck her in the arm. I was so angry! It was horrid for her. (and actually unnecessary) I picture that... though I have always been *needle shy*.
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I seem always to have had this particular fear. I think it's connected with my extreme distaste for being messed with.
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