Life Bizness & Health Issues
Attempting to distract myself today... from thinking far too much about missing my brother Mikey, and wishing I had more close friends around here. Such things will get better in time. I have some great job prospects, and spring is slooooowly coming into bloom in Seattle. I actually saw the sun like 4 times this week. I even felt it warming my hair
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Yes, calcium oxalate is the primary constituent of kidney stones and hydration is the #1 way to reduce them. But some people are just unlucky and make more crystals or have them precipitate more. Are you sure they are calcium stones (captured and sent to the lab?) Just because the treatment options change.
Is it actually documented that you have renal imparement?(increased BUN and Creatinine, reduced GFR/CR via 24 hour urine test?)
You can try increasing hydration (water) all the time, and this may help. The rest I would need to do some reading on as to what your other options are. A quick check suggests hydrocholorothiazide (HCTZ) which is a diuretic or alpha blockers which are a BP/cardiac/prostate medication. HCTZ is on the 4 dollar walmart drug list, and is frequently used generally for decreasing BP.
Do you still have the acid reflux? Which medication where you on back then? Tagamet? Prilosec is now also very generic (cheap) and could be used but you would need to take it a couple times a day. Nexium is another choice for once a day but more expensive.
The headaches, first look into dental schools and sliding scale treatment in your area. A wide area. I back in the "Poor days" had a messed up wisdom tooth and it was causing all sorts of pain. A second option is seeing if a dentist will work on a payment plan with you. I gave my self some sort of ulcer and needed to take OTC prilosec after taking too much ibuprofen for the dental pain. A third option is to talk to people you know and see if they can work out a payment plan with you.
The insomnia, if you resolve the pain will need to be reevaluated. Ambien is now generic, but it's a controlled substance so it's a pain to get (and prescribe) and carries a higher price. And will require at least a 3 month visit schedule. Most people also develop a tolerance to it. Another option is Trazadone which is a TCA and is sedating. Benadryl which is the "sleep" ingredient in Tylenol PM, ect with a PM, is OTC and cheap. makes some people goggy in the morning/wake up time. I used it a lot when I was on night shift. Not the best choice but it will get you though. Some people will talk about melatonin, it works for some people. Same with Valerian tea. Benzo's can also be used Ativan and Temazepam I have dispensed for sleep.
It is frustrating to have shit insurance, or no insurance. I work in health care and it's not offered to me at an affordable price. And I understand like the wisdom teeth not having the money to get this stuff fixed.
It's also frustrating like you said to have these physical limitations. You are strong, and you have a good work ethic and you are reliable. You also work in (like Nursing/Medicine) a industry where being a flake is not really allowed. You have to be there, and it's difficult to find someone to cover.
The thing is you are looking into a game plan to get this fixed. That is the important thing, "Ok this is broken I need to find a solution." I think you will find one, and then you will be able to continue applying your degree and doing something you love, and are good at.
I talk a lot in my LJ about developing foundation. Your health is a critical part of the foundation.
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