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Medication Review Resources

Posted by texasblooms @texasblooms, Jun 8 10:53am

Managing my medications feels like a part-time job, I'm juggling >ten meds, two supplements rec by Rheum, infusions and shots.
I'm concerned about the combination of meds I take at once, the time I take the meds, general drug interactions, and foods to avoid.
Is there a service that provides a medication review? Registered Dietitians and my pharmacy don't seem to be a fit.
Next week I see my PCP and will ask him the same question. In the meantime I was wondering if someone has suggestions.
Thank you.

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | 5 days ago
In reply to @texasblooms "@kjoed53 Thank you all for sharing your personal experiences with support and hugs. Hugs back to..." + (show)
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@kjoed53 Thank you all for sharing your personal experiences with support and hugs. Hugs back to all of you. 🤗
Seems I need to learn AI, besides managing my medications I want to ask doctors smart rapid fire questions in the "allotted time".
This week a national morning show had an interesting segment, two patients compared their AI experience to doctor medical advice. My takeaway from the segment was the same as your comment. Very timely. I see my PCP tomorrow and use your insight to prepare.

.... about managing medications. Also, I received a timely and relevant invitation to a lecture titled "Managing Medications" from a local senior not-for-profit. It's not until August. Bummer. I can tell you one speaker is a a Geriatrician MD and Director of Medicine Senior Health at a large local prestigious medical school. The other speaker is a Clinical PhD pharmacist specializing in Psychiatric Pharmacy at the same medical school. The medical school requires all of their doctors to commit to both clinical and teaching duties. A friend's daughter practices at the hospital, and their requirements for technical and clinical knowledge/experience impresses me. I'll let you know if I find more leads.
Give yourself hugs throughout the day. Smile. I'm working on ways to quiet my mind.

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@texasblooms I certainly hope that you’ll get some good information at your meeting in August!! It sure sounds like it will be valuable. I wonder if it will be recorded? Be nice.

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momac59 | @momac59 | 4 days ago
In reply to @texasblooms "@kjoed53 Thank you all for sharing your personal experiences with support and hugs. Hugs back to..." + (show)
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@kjoed53 Thank you all for sharing your personal experiences with support and hugs. Hugs back to all of you. 🤗
Seems I need to learn AI, besides managing my medications I want to ask doctors smart rapid fire questions in the "allotted time".
This week a national morning show had an interesting segment, two patients compared their AI experience to doctor medical advice. My takeaway from the segment was the same as your comment. Very timely. I see my PCP tomorrow and use your insight to prepare.

.... about managing medications. Also, I received a timely and relevant invitation to a lecture titled "Managing Medications" from a local senior not-for-profit. It's not until August. Bummer. I can tell you one speaker is a a Geriatrician MD and Director of Medicine Senior Health at a large local prestigious medical school. The other speaker is a Clinical PhD pharmacist specializing in Psychiatric Pharmacy at the same medical school. The medical school requires all of their doctors to commit to both clinical and teaching duties. A friend's daughter practices at the hospital, and their requirements for technical and clinical knowledge/experience impresses me. I'll let you know if I find more leads.
Give yourself hugs throughout the day. Smile. I'm working on ways to quiet my mind.

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@texasblooms I used AI to ask for a template that I could use to manage my meds. You have to be very specific what you want included on that blank form. I have a section for meds, dosages, what condition it’s for, when to take. Also, a list of my conditions, surgeries & my Doctors as well as allergies & emergency contact numbers.
I give this to all my doctors, carry one in my purse & have a place to put the date on top of when I lady updated info.
I use free app ChatGPT. It has also helped me understand some of the more complex issues with my Autoimmune diseases. Just have to be specific about what information you want; it’s all about how you ask it.
Hope that helps!

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jerce | @jerce | 3 days ago

A friend sent me a AUVON 7-day pillbox. Each separate portable pill box has 4 compartments. I use the one for a.m. and another for bedtime.

I take 12 pills a day, most are non-prescription vitamins , etc. I put the whole week’s pills in the box on Saturday.

Don’t know what I would do as the number of pills gradually increase.

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texasblooms | @texasblooms | 13 hours ago
In reply to @gingerw "@texasblooms My "in-use" meds are kept in a plastic craft container. Refills and extra bottles are..." + (show)
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@texasblooms My "in-use" meds are kept in a plastic craft container. Refills and extra bottles are in another box. I use a weekly pill organizer, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Daviky-Organizer-Organizers-Vitamins-Medication/dp/B08ZHY4ZK4/ref=sr_1_5_sspa
over-the-counter are loaded into separate spots from the Rx meds. I set up 2 weeks at a time. At this time, I use morning and evening pill taking regimen. On the days for my oral chemo, which is kept separate from any other medication, that is taken first thing in the morning since I need to keep an empty stomach for an hour after taking it.

My bottles are all marked with a permanent marker as to their dose and if they are a.m. or p.m.. I don't try to rely on the bottle label or small print! Here is an article from Mayo Clinic you might find helpful: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/what-time-of-day-should-you-take-your-medicine/ And, as always, follow what your medical team advised for specific instructions!
Ginger

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@gingerw I like how the containers are organized. Would you say people with arthritic hands can open the container easily?

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texasblooms | @texasblooms | 13 hours ago
In reply to @becsbuddy "@texasblooms I certainly hope that you’ll get some good information at your meeting in August!! It..." + (show)
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@texasblooms I certainly hope that you’ll get some good information at your meeting in August!! It sure sounds like it will be valuable. I wonder if it will be recorded? Be nice.

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@becsbuddy Good point! I will ask about recording and good resources.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | 4 hours ago
In reply to @texasblooms "@gingerw I like how the containers are organized. Would you say people with arthritic hands can..." + (show)
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@gingerw I like how the containers are organized. Would you say people with arthritic hands can open the container easily?

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@texasblooms I actually use one made by FINPAC, with a sliding top
https://www.amazon.com/FINPAC-Organizers-Medicine-Afternoon-Illusions/dp/B08JXHY687/ref=sr_1_17
It has been a workhorse for me for several years!
Ginger

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