STEAM ROOM FOR ANGER
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Screwitall!!! I like that one!!!
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Candy-678: Too funny…..
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I know that hearing the list of possible se’s is terrifying. On the other hand, if the law didn’t require it I’m sure the pharma companies would disclose no se’s at all!
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The TV commercials are incredibly offensive to me and my hubs. If we can't fast forward through them, we mute the TV and come back in a couple of minutes. I can't imagine how much money is thrown away advertising on the big networks. And the women portrayed in these commercials--hair beautifully coifed, energetic, apparently thrilled to have metastatic breast cancer. Just...go away.
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exbrnxgrl, Skrewitol is hilarious. It must be in the same drug class as Damnitol! Alice, right? Are we such a nation of idiots, that we need to be told., "Don't take X drug if you're alergic to it." Or "X drug may cause Y which could be life threatening and lead to death." Candy, I love it!
As I'm contemplating topics for my blog, I think I'll add something about drugs. Not that I'm unhappy about the drugs that are helping to keep us alive (for now). I think it could be quite entertaining.
DAMNITOL
Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to $#!@ for up to 8 full hours. Swallow these imaginary pills, then close your eyes and think about one of your fondest memories from the past. Focus on this memory for one minute. This drug does not work for everyone, but keep trying. Available everywhere and refills are free.
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Too funny. Made me laugh today everyone.
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Yes, thanks for the laughs!
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If all those idiotic warnings were not legally required, it would be sad to see how many actually needed them Look at blow dryers. Most, if not all, come with a tag warning you not to use it in water! Yup, there are probably folks who have done it, crazy as it sounds.
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But some nit-wits see those warnings and think (wording that generously), "Hey, cool idea, lemme try that." Darwinism, thinning the herd.
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Alice, per usual you hit the proverbial nail on the head. Thanks for the laughs with these posts.
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11 sings the Ozempic theme song constantly. I have NO clue what it treats!
And this:
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It was song in the 70's by a band called Pilot. They use songs from that area for a lot of drug commercials it seems since they think we are old and need them now.
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Has anyone seen the one for the drug when your penis is bent? They use a carrot to illustrate the problem. NOT what I want to look at!!
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I can't decide now if I want to avoid carrots or if I crave them.
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Candy, hilarious meme!
Kikomoon, I’m a big fan of the mute button. I mute commercials, the part on Wheel of Fortune where Pat Sajak introduces and chats with the contestants and news stories that are basically propaganda.
But I look forward to seeing the Super Bowl commercials!
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KID1919,
Yes, I have seen that ad! It's called Peyronie's disease. I don't want to come down too hard on the (mis) use of the word disease as I actually know almost nothing about it. Oddly, I'm not compelled to learn about it right now 🥕 or 🌶
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I am just glad to see men getting their share of commercials about more private things. We have had to suffer through that for years, But the carrot cracks me up
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Peyronie's? My husband had it, not severe case,wasn't painful and it resolved itself - without treatment. I once listened to a Sirius radio Doctor show devoted to it and was of course Riveted. Sometimes the partner regrets that it was cured. TV drug ads? In the last year of her life my mom watched a lot of TV which was unusual for her and in retrospect due to the pain caused by her undiagnosed grrr lung cancer, anyway we would watch together and of course the advertisements. I remember wistfully watching a particular ad with a man and wife, a house with a welcoming porch and a golden retriever, and getting all enthused and hopeful like take this pill, her pain would be relieved AND she would get a golden retriever.
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I’d take the golden in a heartbeat. The pill…….nah.
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My girl Cheryl at the MOs office fumbled today. I'm not really upset but none of us like when the medical people mess up, or they tell you they don't know the answer. I just went in for a Prolia shot. In an effort to streamline my next MO appt and shot to happen at the same time, I asked if I should push the appointment out a couple of weeks or what? So, I don't know that in July if the shot will be there (they have to order it ahead of time) or if I will be going in at another time just for the shot. It's very close by, so it's not a big deal. She also had the wrong MO, was she really looking at my chart? I didn't have the energy to correct her. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes! I guess I can check the portal and it will tell me since they will have the 2nd appt. for the shot in there. That damn portal is my life line.
Saw the NP at my primary doc this morning. She was glad to hear about the Prolia approval. She went over my recent liver work that the GI doc sent them. She said the GI doc is a good one, so happy to hear that. Told her going for the upper endoscopy at the end of this month. Regarding the high triglycerides she was OK with me aggressively trying to modify my diet and she OK'd fish oil. I didn't like use of the word aggressive, and she also mentioned meds and I'm to call in with any sort of abdominal pain as it could cause pancreatitis. I don't want that. I go back in 3 months instead of 6. UGH!!! As much as I don't want to change, I know I have to try and get this number down. It'd be nice to know if I can do it myself without further medication. She also mentioned getting up to date on tetnaus and shingles vaccines, but I said not now, I'm getting shot up with the Prolia and it's too many shots!!!! GEEZ! Thanks for listening once again.
Edited -She did add the shot to my appt. next time. So Aug 9 would be 6 months and my appt is Jul 27. I hope that's not a big deal, or an insurance issue. I'm guessing not and breathing a huge sigh right now. It was a busy day.
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One last question. She said at age 65 I can stop going to a GYNO. I went in 2018, do I really need to go there again? There is ZERO estrogen in my body, and with a dead husband there is absolutely nothing going on down there. Do you guys still go?
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Many, many years ago, when I was a flight nurse, we were dispatched to a remote location to transport a patient with a broken penis. No one on the team had ever heard of such an injury. But en route, we had a cheerful discussion about the best way to splint the injured part.
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ctmbsikia, When I was 69, my last PCP said I should see a GYN because I hadn't been in years, but I'd also had endometrial cancer. When I pointed out that I didn't have any parts left, she reminded me that vaginal cancer can happen. I still haven't been, but it's vaguely on my to-do list. One of these years. As far as estrogen, I thought mine had dried up after the hysterectomy. Apparently not, since the breast cancer was 99% ER+. I must have a huge reserve supply.
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ctmbsikia - at my last annual GYN appointment did a Pap smear and said if it came back OK I would have had three negative smears in a row and being over 70, I never needed to have another one .I don't know what that means. I have 96/90 HR+ but really don't like the sound of AIs. Will see MO and RO after visit with BS next week.
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Personally have not seen GYN in long time now at this point. No one has nagged me and not primary or MO to go see one either. Not sure if it is because they figure I'll die from something else anyway so makes no difference, do not know.
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My gyno said after 65 I no longer need a pap test. She said I should see her if I have any concerning symptoms but a "well woman exam" is a thing of the past, it seems. Medicare won't pay unless there's a specific complaint.
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A few more comments about advertisements: how about when the words “paid endorsement” pop up in the tv ads? Or “not an actual patient”? Wow, that really makes me want to believe the claims, right?
But such is the nature of advertisement. The Big Macs you get at McDonalds never look like the glossy, picture perfect print ads or ones you see on tv. Coca Cola doesn’t automatically make you thrilled to be spending a holiday with your family making heartfilled memorable moments. And how about car commercials. Like everyone spends their time cruising ultra-scenic vistas of the mountains. Me, when I got a new car, drove on the highway alongside the muddy Ohio River, pulled into my alley driving past my neighbors’ trash cans and over a speed bump to get to the garage. Still a nice car, tho!
They don’t seem to air contraceptive commercials anymore, but they were a big pet peeve of mine because it was always young, very attractive women with great hair, fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, all out clubbing in some upscale place talking about birth control. Like only the most gorgeous of women have sex. I always thought if they really wanted to sell contraceptives, they should show a mom carrying a few extra pounds from the last baby she had, wearing a robe, a few kids running around the house, sink full of dishes, ceiling leaking and bills piling up on the table while husband is in his man cave playing video games! Show us the real deal!
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divine,
You summed it up well when you pointed out that this is the nature of advertising. Whether it's an ad for tuna, tampons or trailers,you will only be presented with the sunny side. Why would we expect pharmaceuticals to be advertised differently?
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Divine, don't forget those car commercials that always say "Do not attempt. Professional driver on a closed course." They're driving down a city street! Why don't car commercials warn people that driving could cause serious injury or death.
I did figure out the key to happiness, though. It's got to be that certain plastic wrap or floor cleaner or toothpaste or ... . Everyone using their product is always smiling - just like in your Coke or Pepsi commercial.
Rant over (for now).
Carol
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