04-05-2021, 02:53 AM
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Re: Medication
Originally Posted by AnnieS
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You'd think they would be now be able to stick it all into one big gobstopper and at least make it pleasant. I wonder whether anyone blends their meds into soup or porridge.
SF, be glad you've got them! My daughter relates, though. Still in her early 20s, she is taking 17 pills a day along with two infusions each month. She gripes (a little), while I thank my lucky stars that they are available to her!
04-05-2021, 05:42 AM
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Re: Medication
Originally Posted by Bratti
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What? Why do many? That should be illegal.
They keep me alive, I have an inoperable heart condition and injuries from when I was working.
The first injuries were over 30 years ago and so severe I was medically discharged as unable to walk or work again.
I went back to work and walked again.
There was a price to pay, which I am paying now, I do not however give in to anything or anyone, I am very independent.
I was given a walking frame to test my release from hospital recently.
Not going there.
I carried it along the hospital corridor, then up and down 3 flights of stairs and back to my bed,
Did it hurt?
Yep, but not showing them.
I wanted out and got it.
Life is what you make it.
I am not going to be a miserable old git who stays inside and does nothing.
I am going to make the most of every day and have a riot, enjoying life to the full.
04-05-2021, 08:01 AM
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Re: Medication
That does a sound a lot, Swimmy....the thing with medication is that many of them are taken to counteract effects from other meds. (Not saying this applies to you, Swimmy) but surely medication could be a bit easier to manage than that. Annie's gobstopper idea is good!04-05-2021, 08:25 AM
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Re: Medication
Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles
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That does a sound a lot, Swimmy....the thing with medication is that many of them are taken to counteract effects from other meds. (Not saying this applies to you, Swimmy) but surely medication could be a bit easier to manage than that. Annie's gobstopper idea is good!
I have heart failure, so meds for that are timed.
Some of the meds are more effective taken at night, the statin, Ramipril and Bisoprolol.
Others need to be taken twice a day to provide 24 hour coverage.
I have PTSD, so are on medication for that.
I also have blast damage and shrapnel in my skull, which requires specific painkillers.
My medication is the minimum necessary, I am taking less than I was a month ago.
In addition to that lot, I also have a GTN Spray, which I have to use 10 to 16 times a day.
I am happy with things.
04-05-2021, 08:58 AM
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Re: Medication
If only everyone had your positive attitude to life under such challenging circumstances swimmy. You put many people to shame with your determination and 'count my blessings' outlook. I have daily meds too, but only 3 in the morning and 1 at night, plus topical creams, so minimal compared to you. I will remind myself of you every time I feel like grumbling about it
They say old age never comes by itself. Never a truer word
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