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| To prevent this, I need medication |
Today was a medical day. I had tried to register at my local GP on Wednesday and had been given a mountain of paperwork to fill out. I handed it in again today and this afternoon one of the GP's called me about some medication (ie the birth control pill) I use to combat endometriosis. I had run out in early July, thinking I had another batch at home and realising I hadn't.
Anyway, he didn't recognise the type of pill I used in Norway and had to consult with both the pharmacist and another pill-type person to find out if they had something similar here in NI. Which they did. My sister is picking it up as we speak, since I had taken another pill today (yep, the H) which prevents me from driving today.
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| Back in 2015 at the little cottage in the Norwegian countryside |
However, before that, I had been driving. To the vet. With a howling Miss O beside me, who hid the minute I came up with the crate in my hand. She knows it's bad news! Not sure about this vet though. I guess she was nice enough, but she never even looked at Miss O, just gave her the shot. Oh, and at my request checked the chip number. That's it. She didn't ask about Miss O, she didn't look at her, she didn't check her over or anything. I know it was busy, but still...
Professionals can get to feeling all high-and-mighty when dealing with lesser mortals like us.
ReplyDeleteSo many things to sort out when you move. The list must be endless.
ReplyDeleteDentist is next, but fortunately only in January!
DeleteYou may need to look for a different vet.
ReplyDeleteToo bad Miss Oswin didn't get more attention. Around here you can sometimes find vets that specialize in treating cats. Maybe there's someone like that in NI??? Cousin Maddie cat hates to go to the vet, and it involves all kinds of subterfuge to get her into a crate, plus major injuries to her mom, Joanna!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. Having worked in a pharmacy, I know birth control drugs are notorious for having multiple names, even if there's only minimal difference between them. But it's important to get it right if you're treating endometriosis. A good pharmacist should be able to match you up with the correct one.
The doctor and pharmacist and the other pill-person found a match, but it is hardly used here and needs to be ordered specially. Which means I will probably be able to get it on Tuesday.
DeleteI felt the same about Miss O. I don't know whether there are any specialists out here, but I will definitely try and find another vet.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteMedical things for flesh and fur are tedious, but necessary. here's to it all getting sorted. I am certain there are good vets around you - to be honest, I think you hit an exception rather than the rule. Here's hoping! Sorry to hear the H did appear after all this time. ... too much thinking??? YAM xx
I think so too (about it being the exception). Now it's just a case of finding the good one out there!
DeleteIt was a combo H and M and I didn't realise until the afternoon!
That is very strange about the vet. I think I would look for another one. Glad your getting you're pill. Take care.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, maybe a different vet but sounds like the doctor was good for you.
ReplyDeleteThe doctor sounded really nice and was very helpful. Unfortunately the pill needs ordering, so I will only be able to collect it on Tuesday probably.
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