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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: May 22 5:57pm | Replies (299)

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Now just getting over an allergic reaction to a new medication. Had to call 911, but when all my vitals checked out okay I declined to be taken to the hospital. I was better the next day although somewhat weak. I do have a friend who also lives here in our 55+ community. We are leaving next Friday on a 10 day cruise of the Great Lakes. Way out of my comfort zone, but I am going. I called my former caregiver and she is coming one day next week to help me pack. When I get back I will be primed for a fight with the doctors because they don't read my record. I have learned how to always stick up for myself when I have to. I may be 88 but I know how to stand up to beaurocracy. Unfortunately we have so few doctors here I am stuck with them. Also there is a shortage of doctors in the U.S. mostly because of Covid.
Now that it is getting warm, when we get back I am going to try and start walking a bit more.
Thanks for the kind words.

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Yea! I own a lot of lakeshore and 52 acres in Danbury, WI… 50 minutes to Duluth, MN and love to drive the route61 up to Canada! I am in the Twin Cities,MN at this time. You are a “Smart Cookie” so I don’t need to suggest to bring warm clothes! Seems to always be cold up there. Really difficult to find a truely good doctor. My mother passed away just under three years ago and she did her best to stay away from them. If she had at least been doing yearly blood work, her kidney failure could have been discovered earlier. Guess there has to be a balance and it sounds like you are doing well at that! Good for you not letting them tell you how your going to manage your health!😊👍