Ladies, not to embarrass anyone, but remember when you had your first menses and was declared a women? Last week I had a urodynamic test after spending years telling my doctors how often I had to use the restroom I finally got a verifiable diagnosis. The expensive pills didn't work or diet or whatever the other recommendations were. Even dehydration was a minimal remedy if any. However it was affecting my blood pressure and is difficult in Houston weather.
A new female uro gynocologist was hired at my urologist's office. My original urologist after advising him the "pills" did not work, just said see you next year. He said the cause of your problem didn't matter, they just treated the symptoms. I liked him but life was getting exceedingly difficult working around this issue of going constantly day and night. I asked the new doctor if she had a non pharmacological alternatives and she said there were some, but needed this test,
My bladder was not overactive, it was" underactive" even though I as using the bathroom 20x a da y. The treatment was different and it wa not a $4000 a yea pill but self catherization a few times a day. I dont know the challenges yet, but it is almost like getting the MS diagnosis, it accounts for what as going on and no you aren't crazy. Hoping it does relieve my issues. Another anatomy and physiology learning experience coming up.
I was making ceramic pod for my garden and I guess I messed up their insides, because I couldn't attach the stack to display it in the garden. Since they had an anatomical defect, I didn't attach the stake and just settle them in the dirt. Garden dirt is one of my favorite things, so I had an existential moment. of acceptance
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What are you doing while being cooped up?
When do you give up driving?
What makes a good neurologist?
Beautiful weather now, BUT....
How do you manage your day
