A bit of disappointing news! Went to my primary Dr. on Friday, noticed a small amount of wheezing in my lungs. I may have a touch of COPD; ordered a pulmonary bronchial exam. Was given Spiriva inhaler for daily and Albuterol puffer for if I get a quick loss of breath. I feel a bit more secure knowing if I have another bronchial spasm I have something to assist my breathing!
The only other negative is my Choresterol is at 199 again; my fault I stopped the Zocor because it was making my body hurt and ache. DR. has requested the VA to change to another type. What works for one is necessarily not good for all because of our body chemistry.
I also have an apt Monday to get a broken Left bottom Canine tooth removed; been a real nuisance for the past week. Of course they had to do the X-ray and exam and order antibiotics first. Used to just go get them pulled for $25-50.oo; This will cost the total of $175.oo what I paid for two tires for my Ranger truck w/ a lifetime warranty for repair of flats and replacement if can't be fixed. Better than their warranty!!!! They also want to pull the other 4 lowers later and make new upper and lower plate for $4;000.oo-the $175.00. I had to ask if the dentist needed another down payment for the Mercedes!!! LOL! They didn't find the sarcastic humor in it; It must have been True!!
manycats said
06:27 PM Nov 24, 2013
The joys of the "golden" years...! I now look like snaggle-toothed witch. I suspect all the medications I have to take (heart, blood pressure, chol, etc.) have weakened my teeth to the point that they shatter at the slightest pressure. I guess that's why we have to enjoy each day to the fullest. You never know when you're going to fall apart.
The only other negative is my Choresterol is at 199 again; my fault I stopped the Zocor because it was making my body hurt and ache. DR. has requested the VA to change to another type. What works for one is necessarily not good for all because of our body chemistry.
I also have an apt Monday to get a broken Left bottom Canine tooth removed; been a real nuisance for the past week. Of course they had to do the X-ray and exam and order antibiotics first. Used to just go get them pulled for $25-50.oo; This will cost the total of $175.oo what I paid for two tires for my Ranger truck w/ a lifetime warranty for repair of flats and replacement if can't be fixed. Better than their warranty!!!! They also want to pull the other 4 lowers later and make new upper and lower plate for $4;000.oo-the $175.00. I had to ask if the dentist needed another down payment for the Mercedes!!! LOL! They didn't find the sarcastic humor in it; It must have been True!!
Dyana