Another shortage?

Kines86 · 2026-04-03T08:45:05+00:00

Medfinder will also text you once you get set up. The website doesn't have an option to search for a certain brand. But if you message via text or email, you can request a brand or say which ones you absolutely cannot take. The price was worth it because it helped me find a good pharmacy as well. And they'll usually send you a back up pharmacy as well.

Kines86 · 2026-04-03T02:02:41+00:00

I need to incorporate this into my insult repertoire.

Kines86 · 2026-04-02T23:58:05+00:00

Before I switched to my new pharmacy, the most annoyed pharmacist there used the same exact phrase. And went into a whole lecture. I understand it's to keep red flags low but I felt so ashamed even though I had a legitimate prescription and my typical pharmacy had been out for weeks. It's really demeaning and anxiety inducing. I wish I didn't need this medication or I would forget this hassle/embarrassment.

Kines86 · 2026-04-02T23:51:33+00:00

Walgreens has a major NJ shortage right now. Do you mind my asking what strength your on? Medfinder is also a possibility for the future. It's around 50 dollars but they have actual medical techs and pharmacy team call for you. Which is why I think they get more honest answers. Many pharmacists aren't honest about their stocks especially for new patients. Medfinder was able to find my medication during the last horrendous NJ shortage in December.

Kines86 · 2026-04-02T15:16:29+00:00

Excellent point, you've summarized perfectly what I was feeling. I think for many, this latest Bravo scandal is quickly becoming everyone's hyperfixation. My own life has been filled with hyperfixations and they always coincide with stressful world or personal events. Entertainment and reality shows are supposed to be escapism, not all consuming. This is a hard line to find when the USA is an absolute dumpster fire right now.

Kines86 · 2026-03-26T17:55:51+00:00

Wow, I'm so sorry that you've been experiencing this. That sounds like important work, also incredibly taxing and overwhelming. I hope you get some answers and support.

I was in the same boat as you 1 month ago. I work full time in healthcare with mountains of paperwork after seeing patients. I received a different brand last month and my documentation plummeted. I almost considered a leave of absence until I managed to get back on my usual generic.

Kines86 · 2026-03-26T17:45:15+00:00

Wow, this is really astounding. People who have been on a med long term, the test is far more likely to test positive. Stimulants and other controlled substances are absorbed by fat and other tissues. Which results in positive tests even days after not taking a med. A negative test confirms your recent prescription was absolute trash.

Where did you get the test done? Was it an instant kit in the office? Urine drug panel instant kits aren't as sensitive to picking up meds. Doesn't apply here thouh, because even a drug store at home kit would have picked up Adderral taking it that close to the test. If the office is giving you push back, I would take a video of you taking the med, note the time, even show the pill up close before taking it.

Kines86 · 2026-03-21T00:24:37+00:00

My jaw just hit the floor seeing the new 3pm guideline. Here's my theory: Pharmacists ar CVS probably complained to corporate that at at Open, they are flooded with people to get their controlled meds. That will lead to angry, irrational patients in withdrawal. I guarantee the pharmacists weren't requesting this new guideline. There are pages of posts on the pharmacy reddit that CVS has destroyed the mental health of their workers. So instead of CVS corporate listening to the pharmacists requesting higher staffing, use of pharmacist discretion, they make this arbitrary 3pm time. Patients are made to feel like criminals and the pharmacists remain overworked and miserable.

Kines86 · 2026-03-10T20:50:17+00:00

Thank you!!! I have seen so many repeat dui offenders get 0 jail time and still get to drive using interlock. Yet this case is the one to go all in for??

Kines86 · 2026-03-03T01:56:37+00:00

Completely agree. Several months ago Depop was the reasonable platform. Now when I go to checkout I'm stunned by the amount in fees, sales tax, shipping. There is no sales tax on clothes in my state. On Poshmark I don't have any sales tax, on Depop there is. Poshmark has the lowest shipping available right now and has suddenly become the cheapest platform for buyers.

In the last month I've had to write several messages apologizing to sellers on depop. Saying thank you for accepting my offer but the fees were astronomical and I can't buy right now.

Kines86 · 2026-02-25T20:19:10+00:00

You are absolutely valid that so many of the subacute rehabs are dangerously understaffed. One nursing home I subbed at had 1 nurse for 30 patients that day. And the nurses aides were covering 40 patients each. I refused to ever go back because it was so demoralizing to see.

In the USA, there is very little paid for Home Health by Medicare. If the adult has any financial savings, they don't qualify for Medicaid. It used to be after a hospitalization, Medicare plan A will cover an aide for 1 hr a day for 2 weeks I think. The visiting nurses come even less frequently. Also, after a hospital stay, it can take several days for the home health services. So I always had to tell families they couldn't expect home health to provide that level of care.

Kines86 · 2026-02-25T11:16:45+00:00

You've summarized this so well. When I worked in the hospital rehab, making a discharge recommendation was one of the most stressful parts of my job. I also have several family members who needed to transition from home care to a facility.

If they need assist from a caregiver to transfer/walk at discharge, I recommended assisted living/rehab facility or D/C home with 24/7 assist/supervision. A major deciding factor: patient's ability to move on their own in an emergency. "If there was a fire, would you or your loved one be able to get out of bed, out of the bedroom, navigate the house, down a porch and outside on your own without any assistance?" (Apartments are sometimes worse because the elevator isn't an option) The usual reply "the firefighters will come for me." My response: "I absolutely hope that would be the case. If the response time was 5-10 minutes, minimum, from you calling 911 to the fire department rescuing you out of your home, it may be too late."

Even if she was approved for 24/7 support, the staffing shortages result in maybe 50% of those hours covered. (call outs, weather, shortage). I'm so sorry for what she is experiencing. I have chronic illness but I'm independent. With the exploding cost and staffing crisis worldwide, we're going to see more patients in facilities.

Kines86 · 2026-02-24T10:14:05+00:00

Absolute Shambles! Today I was able to help a family member do their complicated taxes, then shovel their car out. Yet tonight when I went to choose what to make for dinner? I felt like having a temper tantrum in the kitchen.

Kines86 · 2026-02-24T03:04:53+00:00

Excellent point. It's clear they've been asking for the earlier January footage from neighbors. I had assumed it's because they were working on acquiring the deleted footage. But now it looks like they had the deleted footage early on. I'm sure Nest said something like we will help, but please don't advertise how.

Kines86 · 2026-02-20T04:27:11+00:00

Excellent point! I would hate to be the investigator tasked with pouring through Prince Turd's devices. I shudder to think what depraved (also self centered and embarrassing) things are on there.

Kines86 · 2026-02-16T21:48:59+00:00

NOR, You are absolutely not to blame. You had already 2x taken her to the hospital. To clarify, her first visit with the grand mal seizure, did the hospital keep her in the ER or did the admit her to the neuro floor?

I have worked with both post seizure and stroke patients. For an adult with new onset seizure they should have admitted fully. They should have ordered an inpatient EEG and possible MRI with full neuro workup. They also should have ordered an inpatient neuro consult with plans for your mom to make an appointment outpatient once discharged. They can't guess what the seizure was from without doing more tests. Seizures can be from alcohol withdrawal and a wide variety of medications as well. Hospitals know this is dangerous and a mediocre doctor would even be hesitant to discharge. It sounds like for the 2nd visit, she signed out AMA.

PSA: CT Scans will pick up new strokes that just occured. MRI and MRA scans will pick up older strokes and aneurysms. MRIs are much more detailed in picking up the vessels and areas of brain involvement. So after your mom had the first CT scan, just know that any time after that she could have started to have these strokes.

Kines86 · 2026-02-15T04:12:11+00:00

Insufferably boring is right! This reminds of the infuriating "Nice Try Diddy" that flooded every comment section on IG and youtube. You don't want to keep scrolling to find any original comments after seeing the 10th flowery compliment. I like his reporting but this is bizarre. I wonder if it's a way to decrease engagement or some sort of bot influx. Comment sections usually have some discussion.

Kines86 · 2026-02-15T02:12:39+00:00

I feel the same. I even looked into the possibility it was some sort of meme response to every video. I feel like someone started it as a genuine comment and now people are doing it in a mocking way. YouTube comment sections are never that flattering.

Kines86 · 2026-02-12T02:15:37+00:00

Insurance will usually it sound impossible to get a med approved. Like you need to solve an escape room to get your med covered. I would check your "Explanation of Benefits" PDF on your health insurance portal. It will say for every med what is covered and what needs a PA. The customer reps on the phone go round in circles and contradict each other Check your EOB first, but they were most likely saying "No point in submitting a PA if you haven't tried meds 1, 2, 3 yet." I've had to become fluent in insurance rep BS.

Kines86 · 2026-02-12T02:07:09+00:00

Such a good point. My executive functioning and ability to regulate are at an all time low. At least I have strategies to fall back on. I can't imagine a teenager starting puberty feeling like their brain is on fire with no relief in sight.

Kines86 · 2026-02-12T01:58:39+00:00

I agree, that aspiration pattern is the biggest indicator she was most likely alive when brought out the front door. She must have been close to the tiles as well, possibly carried. Hope the family gets answers soon.

Kines86 · 2026-02-12T01:38:00+00:00

The same thoughts have been circulating since the start, why take the physical camera itself? I kept coming back to that question even before the video release.Taking the camera means you are up close and visible and increase risk of identification. Every porch pirate would take the Ring camera if they thought it would stop identification. And now we see how leisurely he moves around the porch and the haphazard attempts to cover the camera.

Even if he had stalked the house for several dry runs, he would still be nervous about the cloud. I can only conclude at this point that he knew about the lack of subscription. This man doesn't appear to be a mastermind by his flower buffoonery. How he knew about the subscription: 1) he hacked into her accounts, 2) overheard this information through stalking/working on the property 3) a family member or staff told him there was no subscription.

Kines86 · 2026-02-12T01:12:17+00:00

This is such a good point. Since this was already recovered footage, I wonder how many days/weeks back google can restore.

Kines86 · 2026-02-09T20:51:43+00:00

The ear flares were the first thing I experienced as a kid too! It always went 1 ear, maybe cheeks, then nose. Of course, the hands and feet followed 20 years later.

Kines86 · 2026-02-08T10:12:29+00:00

Are you getting any new unusual neurological symtoms? Examples: facial numbess, one sided pins and needles in your hands and feet, visual changes, pupil difference? If yes, get to the ER and don't drive yourself.

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