So, poor Donald has been diagnosed as a malignant narcissist. That just means that he's self-centered and nasty. Unfortunately, it seems that while I was not going to doctors, diagnosis devolved from being the first step to a cure to identifying which code should be used as a basis for a charge. I discovered that when I sought care for a gastric upset and the tests revealed a leaking heart valve and a diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation. The specialist was so happy I now had a diagnosis and equally pleased that I rejected an invasive procedure since, at my advanced age, it was not recommended anyway. I did inquire how long I would survive without an intervention and the doc suggested three years. That was almost four years ago. Now, in reading up on bloating, the Mayo Clinic says nobody is sure what causes it, but pain meds might work with pain and a short course of psychiatric treatment might reduce stress. Of course, I already knew from reading up on sons's retroperitoneal fibrosis, an idiopathic disease, that treatment aims to improve patient comfort. It seems the medical profession has given up on cures. Which is one reason the initial response to COVID was so disastrous and hospital personnel were distressed that patients died. Never mind that we had known for decades that hospitals were infection breeders. When our granddaughter was born in 2006 and placed in the NICU, visitors were not only admitted in street clothes after negotiating elevators and hallways undergoing renovation, but the only precaution was the suggestion that hand sanitizer be used. That was the briefest of visits and I never returned, content to wait for her discharge from that dangerous place. Perhaps, as someone who remembers having to disrobe to have a sore throat checked, I am over-cautious. But, I am not sure in what sense we have the "best health care" in the world. On the other hand, the spouse has effectively been cured of sleep apnea and a diagnosis of asthma, but it took like four doctors to arrive at an effective regimen. He discharged a couple because they would not look him in the eye when speaking. I suspect that is a result of military training.
Well spoken, Hannah! I remember having to disrobe for any doctor visit, no matter how trivial. Common sense or the patient’s dignity weren’t even considered. When we get to the point where medicine can only drug us up for the duration, the best comfort measure, it seems to me, is “follow your bliss.”
Sorry to have been AWOL yesterday. After going to Maine on Friday for … Eldest*Grand’s school play (her lighting design was fantastic!), Younger*Grandson’s first baseball game of the season [all the kids, first graders, get pitched to until they hit a ball; all the kids who get the ball still have a tendency to throw the ball to first base (even if they’re near third with bases loaded 🤣), the town’s big May Day festival, complete with games and farmer’s market and parade. Then we came home to a tense Neighbourhood Meeting about the 20 year old and his buddies who are quickly ruining life here. To my amazement, his mother came to the meeting having proactively evicted (within 60 days) the worst offender and his girlfriend, 6 cars are now 3, the huge structure and noisy workshop leave with them. We’ll see how that shifts things.
As you can imagine, we were pretty exhausted by Saturday night. So, of course, on Sunday we went over to work on the boat again. Ha! Finished waxing the boat, placed all the new registration numbers as well as the designation ‘Aloha 8.2’ on the sides. Still waiting to add the name until we’re at home port. Added the curtains and cushions and all looks soooo nice!
So that, in a nutshell is why I was AWOL. Just completely wiped out. I slept ‘til 10:40am!
Ted Cruz Uses Photo of Wrong Black Man in Fundraising Text About His Challenger [Click] One tidbit I recall from Psychology 1 (Summer 1966) is that people have difficulty distinguishing among things or people they dislike. It’s none of my damned business, but I do wonder why Mr. Cruz goes by the nickname “Ted,” given that his given name is Rafael. Is he ashamed of the name his parents gave him? Does he think “Rafe” doesn’t sound White enough? Or what? —Alan
Penny went by a variant of her middle name because most people were confused by "Ilona". The exception was a boss, from Hungary, whose wife was named Ilona.
Northern Ireland’s Troubled Peace [Click] More people in Northern Ireland have died of suicide since the Good Friday Agreement than were killed during The Troubles.
So, poor Donald has been diagnosed as a malignant narcissist. That just means that he's self-centered and nasty.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, it seems that while I was not going to doctors, diagnosis devolved from being the first step to a cure to identifying which code should be used as a basis for a charge.
I discovered that when I sought care for a gastric upset and the tests revealed a leaking heart valve and a diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation. The specialist was so happy I now had a diagnosis and equally pleased that I rejected an invasive procedure since, at my advanced age, it was not recommended anyway.
I did inquire how long I would survive without an intervention and the doc suggested three years. That was almost four years ago.
Now, in reading up on bloating, the Mayo Clinic says nobody is sure what causes it, but pain meds might work with pain and a short course of psychiatric treatment might reduce stress.
Of course, I already knew from reading up on sons's retroperitoneal fibrosis, an idiopathic disease, that treatment aims to improve patient comfort. It seems the medical profession has given up on cures. Which is one reason the initial response to COVID was so disastrous and hospital personnel were distressed that patients died. Never mind that we had known for decades that hospitals were infection breeders.
When our granddaughter was born in 2006 and placed in the NICU, visitors were not only admitted in street clothes after negotiating elevators and hallways undergoing renovation, but the only precaution was the suggestion that hand sanitizer be used. That was the briefest of visits and I never returned, content to wait for her discharge from that dangerous place.
Perhaps, as someone who remembers having to disrobe to have a sore throat checked, I am over-cautious. But, I am not sure in what sense we have the "best health care" in the world.
On the other hand, the spouse has effectively been cured of sleep apnea and a diagnosis of asthma, but it took like four doctors to arrive at an effective regimen. He discharged a couple because they would not look him in the eye when speaking. I suspect that is a result of military training.
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DeleteWell spoken, Hannah!
I remember having to disrobe for any doctor visit, no matter how trivial. Common sense or the patient’s dignity weren’t even considered.
When we get to the point where medicine can only drug us up for the duration, the best comfort measure, it seems to me, is “follow your bliss.”
I stand by my unprofessional diagnosis of senility.
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I've never had to disrobe for a doctor appointment. Procedures such as biopsies are different, of course.
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ReplyDeleteSorry to have been AWOL yesterday. After going to Maine on Friday for … Eldest*Grand’s school play (her lighting design was fantastic!), Younger*Grandson’s first baseball game of the season [all the kids, first graders, get pitched to until they hit a ball; all the kids who get the ball still have a tendency to throw the ball to first base (even if they’re near third with bases loaded 🤣), the town’s big May Day festival, complete with games and farmer’s market and parade.
Then we came home to a tense Neighbourhood Meeting about the 20 year old and his buddies who are quickly ruining life here. To my amazement, his mother came to the meeting having proactively evicted (within 60 days) the worst offender and his girlfriend, 6 cars are now 3, the huge structure and noisy workshop leave with them. We’ll see how that shifts things.
As you can imagine, we were pretty exhausted by Saturday night. So, of course, on Sunday we went over to work on the boat again. Ha! Finished waxing the boat, placed all the new registration numbers as well as the designation ‘Aloha 8.2’ on the sides. Still waiting to add the name until we’re at home port. Added the curtains and cushions and all looks soooo nice!
So that, in a nutshell is why I was AWOL. Just completely wiped out. I slept ‘til 10:40am!
Oh, I imagine we'll let you get away with it this time, listener [grin]
Delete----Alan
Ted Cruz Uses Photo of Wrong Black Man in Fundraising Text About His Challenger [Click] One tidbit I recall from Psychology 1 (Summer 1966) is that people have difficulty distinguishing among things or people they dislike. It’s none of my damned business, but I do wonder why Mr. Cruz goes by the nickname “Ted,” given that his given name is Rafael. Is he ashamed of the name his parents gave him? Does he think “Rafe” doesn’t sound White enough? Or what?
ReplyDelete—Alan
A simple inquiry on the Inner Tubes answered my question. Austin American-Statesman: Why Rafael Cruz goes by Ted and Robert O’Rourke by Beto [Click]
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Penny went by a variant of her middle name because most people were confused by "Ilona". The exception was a boss, from Hungary, whose wife was named Ilona.
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ReplyDelete—Alan
Two from The Atlantic:
ReplyDeleteNorthern Ireland’s Troubled Peace [Click] More people in Northern Ireland have died of suicide since the Good Friday Agreement than were killed during The Troubles.
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Happy Birthday, Edwin. Still missing you, Love.
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