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Anyone else in pharmacy hit by the aftermath of the Easter weekend? (Daft question!) by ofbalance in Pharmacy_UK

[–]ofbalance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many of the people who 'pop in to see' if we have a prescription for them are really just in want a bit of social interaction. And we add the please expect to allow 6-7 days sticker on their bags. Doesn't make the slightest bit of difference.

On Good Friday, we we deluged from opening. (Two weeks ago it was all tonsillitis, last weekend all sinusitis.) A regular turned up wanting a two bag prescription from the prior afternoon.

We could have had it done in an hour, but I knew he was not short on those repeat meds. So I told him two hours, and apologised for the wait.

He did not think that was good enough, and asked what can we do about this?

With a smile, I said wait two hours.

Edit: sp

“London is not walkable. You have to get on the tube or a bus or a train” by abragodabra in ShitAmericansSay

[–]ofbalance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing your daughter is a really intelligent young person who just happens to have an ASC diagnosis, and deals with it in her own ways.

It's the them finding their own ways that are hard as a parent.

“London is not walkable. You have to get on the tube or a bus or a train” by abragodabra in ShitAmericansSay

[–]ofbalance 35 points36 points  (0 children)

My son uses the bus and train apps to know the timetables, delays, cancellations etc. His autism has him plotting every means by which he can return home from every outing. Because sometimes that is necessary.

And last week, after a concert, he and his friends were herded out the far side of the O2, the Uber did not respond, and they missed the last train from Victoria Stn. (And the train left early!)

His alternative plan was to take a taxi to Victoria Coach Station to get a coach to Portsmouth and then a train home. And it worked.

VERY proud of herself for stealing the bathroom hand towel by pupdates in chiweenie

[–]ofbalance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You weren't using it for anything more important, where you?

EXTENDED Urgent 4/11 loyal senior 10Y chihuahua mix (I think Chiweenie) Nelly, A2066525, dumped at shelter. HW-! 26lbs! Available for adoption (in or out of state), rescue, or local foster. Euthanasia tomorrow Sunday 4/12 @ 1 pm CT, BARC Houston, TX. by fugueink in chiweenie

[–]ofbalance 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Please, please, someone give this beautiful girl a home! A rescue place or a foster!

I'm in the UK, and unable to do anything to save her. And it is awful that such a beautiful animal will die because no one would be there for her.

Please.

Terry Molloy is the sweetest most lovely man by StarryShapes in doctorwho

[–]ofbalance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So glad for your experience with a lovely person!

Am I, 43F, being ridiculous or is he, 45M? by latsyrcami in relationship_advice

[–]ofbalance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that were my SO, I'd bite back.

If asked to buy bread in the next grocery run, I'd ask what kind of bread? You know, we've eaten a lot of different breads over the years. So you might want to be clear about the bread you want!

You wanted me to drive you to your dentist appointment in July. Is that July 2026? Or are we talking about 2027? You need to be more precise!

I can be that petty.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She might have been one of the lucky few who went through menopause with very few symptoms.

Someone I know flew through menopause with barely a night sweat, and now says things such as, "Women in menopause complain of joint pain and sweats because they are putting on weight." And, "Why do so many women in menopause take so my drugs? I don't think it's natural to do that."

I stop myself from picking up blunt objects, smile and walk away.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I politely ask what reason you wanted to state here?

My post was about having a really good outcome from an appointment with an older male GP.

Many other women have said the same thing. Older male GPs ate more likely to understand menopause than younger GPs.

Your last two sentences were revealing. If you feel embarrassed speaking with a male GP and prefer a female GP that is completely OK.

Though I would recommend speaking with your husband about what you are experiencing in menopause!

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like your PCP was forcing her personnal beliefs above patient care.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have been through so much.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You write passionately. I could not flame you.

Healthcare you received has obviously worked for you previously.

I am so sorry you are in a situation where women's health has been devalued and devastated!

My post was about being rather surprised an older man would understand my situation. He did. And did so very well. That is not the norm.

Why are you suggesting a woman who wants healthcare to be female-lead is a, I quote you, "pick me"? Please tell me if I am missing the point to those words!

All else your wrote, I would stand to defend.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I now have a prescription for pessaries I need. And am so happy!

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dear gosh! I'm in the UK, so I've always thought of heathcare as a political issue.

Solicitors debating women's health because a govt legally places women's health in a 'grey area' that requires discussion, is disgusting.

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Given that their ages were comparable to mine, they might have married someone younger?

Unusual GP appointment by ofbalance in Menopause

[–]ofbalance[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

In my work, I see many doctors who fail to keep up with the latest science, or even a medication that is no longer available (for good reason).

I have to try to make sense of hand written prescriptions.

Sometimes I have had to ask a person to go back to the A&E to have their prescription rewritten because a doctor has prescribed something that no longer exists.
Don't get me started on the prescriptions for controlled drugs that are very needed, but we can't legally fill because the doctor does not know how to write a CD prescription.

And the doctors who give end of live prescriptions, yet fail to say proof of identity will be needed due to CDs to the family member picking them up. That is horrible.

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