I find it interesting that several times a year I get a call at my pharmacy from a patient asking some version of this question: “I’m feeling sick and was wondering if it is ok for me to take the rest of these antibiotics that my doctor gave me some time ago?” My answer is always some version of this statement: “No.” The person usually seems a bit frustrated or confused as to how I can be so quick to answer with a “no.” “Are you sure?” they ask. “Very!” I Continue Reading
This Pain has a Purpose
Resistance band, check. Lacrosse ball, check. Ice packs, check. More money than I’d rather spend, check. There you have it: all the things I needed for a productive physical therapy session. After several consecutive nights of no sleep due to some chronic neck and shoulder pain and my doctor’s orders I was more than willing to give this a try. Before the session started, the rehab doctor warned me that it was going to be painful. He said for me to expect bruising and soreness. I looked at Continue Reading
Mad at Joel?
I have read a few headlines regarding people’s feeling towards the failure of Joel Osteen and his ministry to move more quickly to house the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Even from afar, it is clear that some people are mad at Joel. No worries, I don’t plan to go on a rant about my opinion regarding the actions of this pastor or his ministry. I am in absolutely no position to draw a single conclusion about their motives, intentions, character, or mindset. The interesting thing is, I don’t Continue Reading