How Much Pain Are You In? This isn’t just for horse people, in fact, it applies to most of us who have chronic pain. “Okay, How much pain are you in at the moment?”, “Oh you know, just the normal amount”, “So, the normal amount is zero.”, “Wait, What?”
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My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts
My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts I was at my family practice doctor the other day. They had me fill out a ton of paperwork, including the good old “Where Does It Hurt” form. My pain has been insane lately so, this is the outcome of those forms and the “Where Does It… Continue reading My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts
Rheumatology Appointment
Rheumatology Appointment I had an appointment with my Rheumatologist the other day because I have been having major pain from my Costochondritis. Well, that is one appointment I wish I didn’t have. She switched my muscle relaxer again, and I agree with that choice. She wants me to stop the Tramadol entirely and replace it… Continue reading Rheumatology Appointment
Paying for your own medical records
Paying For Your Own Medical Records According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) of 1996, you have the right to obtain copies of most of your medical records, whether they are maintained electronically or on paper. These include doctor’s notes, medical test results, lab reports, and billing information. But depending on your… Continue reading Paying for your own medical records
Rheumatologist Appointment
Rheumatologist Appointment As of late, I have been having major bouts of rib pain from the costochondritis. The way, I’m walking and holding my torso, is causing me to have muscle pain in my chest, abdominal area, and neck, which is also causing me jaw pain, fun times! I talked with my doctor and she… Continue reading Rheumatologist Appointment
June is Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month June is Men’s Health Month and it is September and I’m finally getting around to making the posts for June. I was on travel in early June for work. While on travel I contracted COVID-19. My COVID symptoms were mild, but the month-long bout with bronchitis kicked my ass. This is my excuse… Continue reading June is Men’s Health Month
One of the Rudest People in the Medical World
One of the Rudest People in the Medical World I normally try not to leak over into Mia’s space, but ugh, this just got me going. Today I had a follow-up appointment with my gastro doctor, to go over the results of my endoscopy. First, follow-ups like this just piss me off to start, as… Continue reading One of the Rudest People in the Medical World
Rheumatologist Appointment
Rheumatologist Appointment I walked into my rheumatologist’s office, well walk is such a strong word, a word that makes you think I was actually standing upright when I entered the office, I was more hunched over to my right side as this tends to help keep the pain to a dull roar, opposed to walking… Continue reading Rheumatologist Appointment
The Dreaded Finger – Prostate Exam
The Dreaded Finger – Prostate Exam The #1 dreaded medical exam thing for most men is the dreaded finger or prostate exam. A prostate exam can help your doctor diagnose an enlarged or inflamed prostate. It can also help them diagnose prostate cancer, which is the second most common form of cancer among American men.… Continue reading The Dreaded Finger – Prostate Exam
Turn Your Head and Cough – Hernia Exam
Turn Your Head and Cough – Hernia Exam I know that one of the fears some men have when they visit their doctor, is the “turn your head and cough“, especially if it is a female doctor. They get all embarrassed that she is going to touch his junk or he is going to pop… Continue reading Turn Your Head and Cough – Hernia Exam
