had my annual exam today. i really like this new guy they have, T.J., he’s sincere, gentle, and seems to know his stuff. i was considering changing to a different practice, but i’m very comfortable with him. all looks ok, pending test results. looks like i’ll live.
the above pictured device has been my constant companion for the past 6 weeks. after i broke my foot, the crutches were really quite uncomfortable, with the chaffing of my underarms, and the hurty on my hands. my doctor recommended i look into renting a rolleraid. at $35 a week, it was pretty steep, but it made all the difference.
today, they picked it back up, as i’m now limping around with the boot. in a way, i was sad to see it go, but i’m happy to be getting around on my own two feet.
i got my cast off today, and the doc gave me a removable boot. i’m walking, slowly at first, but on my own two feet. first thing i did when i got home was washed my leg and foot.
the above picture is a bone scan of my left hip. apparently, i have osteoporosis. so i got a script, and i’ll start taking calcium. it runs in my family, so it’s not surprising. it may have, however, been a factor in breaking my foot in the first place.
so the doctor asked if i still had my ovaries. “it’s complicated” i answered, but i’ve been on estrogen for 10 years. she was satisfied with that answer. need to know, basis…
early sunday morning, i got up to go to the bathroom. in my half-awake state, i must have tripped over something and smashed my foot, and fell to the ground. when i got up and put my Weight on it, the pain was so intense that i passed out. the next thing i knew, i was lying on the couch, and my hubby was asking if i was ok. all i knew was that my foot was killing me.
a trip to the urgent care later that morning, and i had crutches, a special shoe, and some percocet. and a few x-rays showing that i hadn’t broken anything. they did recommend that i go see my regular doctor though. and that’s what i did today.
i saw the new guy, who was very nice, and assured me that i was ok, but would need at least another day off from work. frankly, after my favorite doctor left that practice, i was a little concerned about that place. but i really like this new guy.
certainly, the most useful item i’ve ever come across at the ren faire, my “get out of hell free” card. offered by the infamous silly sisters of sin, shannon o’brian and dana mccain, better known as hey nunnie nunnie, a comedic duo whose show we caught today. probably the best show i’ve seen at any ren faire over the past, um, 25 years.
i think this card will definitely come in handy, especially in light of my previous post.
i have to say, the new york ren faire opening ceremony was much more elaborate, complete with the sheriff of nottingham and robin hood, sword fighting, the king and queen, and so on. this was mildly entertaining though.
here’s a pic of the nunnies, soliciting the faire patrons to enjoy their show as we entered the faire.
we tried this “yours and mine” stuff last week on a whim. while it lubricates ok, i seem to have had a bad reaction to something in the formula. i became pretty sore by the next day, and today, a week later, i’ve made a doctor’s appointment. i’ll spare you the details, other than to say that i haven’t had to make a doctor’s appointment other than for an annual physical in years.
so for those who have sensitive skin like me, i’d avoid this stuff at all costs. what’s weird is i use the regular ky stuff for dilating all the time with no issues.
what was even more disappointing is that the nurse practitioner who was wonderful, no longer works at my doctor’s office.
tonight is the tdor for phoenix. i’m not going to make it. i stepped on a rusty nail today while doing some yard work, and ran off to the urgent care to get my tetanus shot. so i’m limping around pretty good.
it was a little aggravating that i had to provide my medical history yet again to those people, as i’ve been there several times before. yes, cancer runs in my family, and high blood pressure, and diabetes. and no i haven’t had any major surgeries i care to tell you about.
modern medicine reports that the journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism has published a set of guidelines for endocrine treatment of transsexual persons. read the abstract here. the article in modern medicine states:
The researchers write that transsexual people seeking to develop physical characteristics of the desired gender need a safe, effective hormone regimen.
no shit.
well, at least there’s some progress.
the bad news; my throat has been sore for the past couple of days, so badly that i’m having trouble talking. so we went to the doctor this morning.
the good news; i’m apparently somewhat infectious so i’ll be taking tomorrow off from work as a sick day. and the doctor prescribed medicine with codeine in it. i feel like i’m floating…
as a side note, i’m always torn when the nurse fills out the medical history thing. i chose not to say anything about previous surgeries i’ve had, and when asked when my last period was, i responded by saying “umm, that’s a tough one…”. i went to the local urgent care as opposed to my primary doctor who of course knows my medical history.
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