The Vent and Rant Thread

[Freeshadow]

Originally Posted by Katsunami

It won't be long (another 10 years I guess) before we can just abolish official Dutch spelling and tell everybody to just do WTF they feel like.

You are far too optimistic. in 10 years they won't be able to write at all.
there are emojis now.

[Rumpelteazer]

I'm feeling very frustrated with my doctor's office. I called yesterday to make an appointment with my doctor, the assistant suggested a phone consultation and I agreed. The doctor would call me between 9 and 10 am.

By 9.45 I started doubting if the doctor was going to call, or I had to call in. Gave it another ten minutes before calling them.

He had tried to call, but no one answered. When I asked which phone number he used the assistant recited a landline number we had cancelled over a decade ago. When that number was cancelled I called to get it changed and since then at at least half a dozen occasions I tried to get it changed to our other landline number. The last time was in February, when I also told them to use my mobile phone number as main number.

They did (finally) have the correct mobile phone number and I had the assistant remove the landline number altogether (hopefully).

Luckily the doctor still had an opening at 10.45 for a phone consult. After that I'll send them an email asking them to check my details, again.

[Tarana]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I'm feeling very frustrated with my doctor's office. I called yesterday to make an appointment with my doctor, the assistant suggested a phone consultation and I agreed. The doctor would call me between 9 and 10 am.

By 9.45 I started doubting if the doctor was going to call, or I had to call in. Gave it another ten minutes before calling them.

He had tried to call, but no one answered.

That does suck. We've had a few bumps in the road with video consultation. They call the landline instead of the mobile. Password doesn't work. Still, we've had no complete failures yet.

[Rumpelteazer]

Originally Posted by Tarana

That does suck. We've had a few bumps in the road with video consultation. They call the landline instead of the mobile. Password doesn't work. Still, we've had no complete failures yet.

I suspect I might have sounded more ticked off than I thought this morning. When the doctor returned my call he apologized profusely and checked my contact details.

I've been having an irritated throat for months now. First I thought it was because it was healing after having coughed a lot for five or six weeks, then I started taking hay fever meds and it got worse, but I know that happens with those meds. But after two and a half weeks of no more hay fever meds there's only been a slight improvement.

The doctor thinks it's either my tonsils or allergies. I suspect the former, since it doesn't seem logic that with allergies only one side of my throat is affected. After some discussion he decided that a course of prednisone is the was to go. When I got home from the pharmacy I took one and now, a couple of hours later there seems to be slight improvement. But that might just be wishful thinking. It's a ten day course so I'll just wait and see and keep my fingers crossed it'll do the job.

[Deskisamess]

After some discussion he decided that a course of prednisone is the was to go. When I got home from the pharmacy I took one and now, a couple of hours later there seems to be slight improvement. But that might just be wishful thinking. It's a ten day course so I'll just wait and see and keep my fingers crossed it'll do the job.

You'll feel a bit "jacked" from the prednisone, so enjoy that lift! My allergies have been worse this year than normal, I get a wheezy cough that sounds horrible. My throat is scratchy in the mornings as well.

Now is NOT a good time to be coughing.

Many years ago, my doctor gave me a shot of Kenalog, a steroid. I had some major side effects, but my allergies didn't bother me for months. I've always wished I could take it again.

[4691mls]

I still have a landline, primarily in case of emergency or in case my elderly mother calls me. No matter how many times I tell doctors' offices that my cell number is the best number to call, some of them still call the landline and leave a message while I'm at work, so I don't get it until I get home after office hours are over.

Rumpel, you've had so many issues that maybe it will indeed turn out to be your tonsils. Either that or a lingering sinus infection. At least the prednisone will clear up any stuffiness. A long time ago I had a short course of it and that was the most clear my head has ever been!

I do have chronic allergies but my main symptoms are a stuffy nose and occasional postnasal drip. Other symptoms come and go during certain times of the year when outdoor allergens are more abundant.

[Rumpelteazer]

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

You'll feel a bit "jacked" from the prednisone, so enjoy that lift! My allergies have been worse this year than normal, I get a wheezy cough that sounds horrible. My throat is scratchy in the mornings as well.

Now is NOT a good time to be coughing.

Many years ago, my doctor gave me a shot of Kenalog, a steroid. I had some major side effects, but my allergies didn't bother me for months. I've always wished I could take it again.

Luckily for me it didn't involve a lot of coughing. Mostly an irritated and dry throat, which was slightly swollen on the left side. Which isn't my usual allergy symptom, hence I think, and hope, it's my tonsils.

So far no high, just a flare up of acid reflux, which will be easily remedied, I hope. But my throat is definitely better. If I have acid reflux for ten days and get rid of the throat infecting it's a good trade-off IMHO.

Originally Posted by 4691mls

I still have a landline, primarily in case of emergency or in case my elderly mother calls me. No matter how many times I tell doctors' offices that my cell number is the best number to call, some of them still call the landline and leave a message while I'm at work, so I don't get it until I get home after office hours are over.

Rumpel, you've had so many issues that maybe it will indeed turn out to be your tonsils. Either that or a lingering sinus infection. At least the prednisone will clear up any stuffiness. A long time ago I had a short course of it and that was the most clear my head has ever been!

I do have chronic allergies but my main symptoms are a stuffy nose and occasional postnasal drip. Other symptoms come and go during certain times of the year when outdoor allergens are more abundant.

We use our landline for both our store and for private phone calls. We used to have another number, the one the doctor still had in its system, for our private phone calls. We had a phone system that showed which line was being called. That became obsolete with the introduction of number recognition. So now we have just one landline. Since I can't get a reliable signal in my rooms (old, old house, very thick walls, two floors up from the base station) it's easier for the doctor to use my mobile phone number.

Luckily I don't have any stuffiness since my hay fever went away. Just the irritated throat.

I've been looking into tonsil problems today and realized they've been causing problems every time I get a cold. I always thought I would always get a throat infection when getting a cold, but I think it's my tonsils. When the pandemic is over I might have a talk with my doctor to see if removing them is a good idea. When I was young it was pretty standard for kids getting their tonsils taking out, as was getting ear tubes inserted. Both things were suggested for me, but my mother didn't want to. I'm glad I didn't get the ear tubes, but I now wish I did have my tonsils taken out.

[badgoodDeb]

I'm not sure a "high" was meant; I've felt incredibly energetic when on prednisone. (I think that's what "jacked" translates to ). I've done some of my most thorough house cleaning while on prednisone!

[Rumpelteazer]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I'm not sure a "high" was meant; I've felt incredibly energetic when on prednisone. (I think that's what "jacked" translates to ). I've done some of my most thorough house cleaning while on prednisone!

I worded it wrong. I read it could be one of the side effects. No luck so far (my rooms could use a good cleaning). Just the reflus and a bitter taste in my mouth (need to take the pill with more water and something to eat tomorrow morning).

[Hitch]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I'm not sure a "high" was meant; I've felt incredibly energetic when on prednisone. (I think that's what "jacked" translates to ). I've done some of my most thorough house cleaning while on prednisone!

Oh, me too. That's why docs call it Grinning Death.

Hitch

[Deskisamess]

Yea, I didn't mean "high." Even my elderly mom felt invigorated 2 years ago when she was put on prednisone to help clear up lasting congestion after pneumonia. She is closing in on 89 come November.

My husband ends up on prednisone every 18 months or so, and always enjoys the first few days, before the heartburn sets in. After what happened to me from the Kenalog, I won't take anything like it again. Not a fan of prescription jockeys because of my experience with a couple of prescribed drugs.

[poohbear_nc]

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I worded it wrong. I read it could be one of the side effects. No luck so far (my rooms could use a good cleaning). Just the reflus and a bitter taste in my mouth (need to take the pill with more water and something to eat tomorrow morning).

Take it with yogurt - it will help with the reflux and the taste.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

I'm not sure a "high" was meant; I've felt incredibly energetic when on prednisone. (I think that's what "jacked" translates to ). I've done some of my most thorough house cleaning while on prednisone!

Originally Posted by Hitch

Oh, me too. That's why docs call it Grinning Death.

Hitch

The first time I had prednisone, the doctor warned me I might have some trouble sleeping. Hah, I don't NEED no stinkin' sleep!

[cromag]

Originally Posted by CRussel

The first time I had prednisone, the doctor warned me I might have some trouble sleeping. Hah, I don't NEED no stinkin' sleep!

Same here.

Also, there wasn't enough food in the world!



(I hate steroids!)

[DMcCunney]

Originally Posted by CRussel

The first time I had prednisone, the doctor warned me I might have some trouble sleeping. Hah, I don't NEED no stinkin' sleep!

Cue the late Warren Zevon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax6FaILE4aU
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Dennis