The Domino Effect
I felt awful. No energy, short of breath but the worse was intermittently feeling faint – almost like someone was playing with a light switch. On-off, on-off: feeling fine then seconds of not feeling fine,
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A Dog with a Bone
Some time ago I wrote about my C-Pap machine informing me “my motor had outlived its life expectancy”. I wasn’t sure if it was talking about me or the machine. To be fair it was
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The Signs in the Seasons
Ever since my last medical mayhem which ended up being resolved by a pacemaker, I had been ruminating as to whether I was strong enough to handle my position as a K-9 dog handler for
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Make Time for the Tatas
I don’t know about you but even as a retired person my calendar is chucked full. My son-in-love says we are the busiest retired people he knows. Of course, with Thad and I we seem
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Doctor Shopping
Thad and I have been doing some shopping – mainly to turn a room in our home into his “Manetarium”, “Bunker”, “HQ”, “The Men Den”, “Zen Den”, “The Lodge”, “The Annex”, or “The Mantuary (Sanctuary)”.
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I love my doctor but the office is making me sick!
Last week I wrote about why you would look for a new doctor. But what if you love your healthcare practitioner but dealing with their office is a nightmare. The doctor is healthy but their
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Ten Reasons to Change Doctors
Changing Doctors Is Your Right as a Consumer There might come a time when a physician or practice is no longer serving your needs well in terms of the health care you feel you deserve,
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Be Smart, Work Smart and Save the ER Cost for a Cruise
Its hard to believe that while the temperatures are currently in the 90’s in Florida that we do have some cold weather and some freeze warnings. When we do, we have to do some preparations.
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Technology and Health – A Treat or a Trick?
Recently I have been experiencing some symptoms which had me worried that I might be having heart issues. Again. I made an appointment with my cardiologist. I made an appointment with my general practitioner. Tests
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What’s the Plan Post Cath?
You know when you have to do something but you’re dreading it? You think you know what’s going to happen and where it’s leading. That was me. I knew when the cardiologist said that I
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The Bricks We Carry
Part of being a writer and a blogger is reading what others are writing. It’s informative as well as interesting to read about all different topics and sometimes I find that they are applicable to
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Valentine’s Day – The Gift of Health
Men, I am talking to you this Valentine’s Day. I know you are thinking about how to show the ladies in your life how much you love them. Reservations at her favorite restaurant, perhaps tickets
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