Have a post or two I hope to get done, but it’s off to being an interesting day.
First up, not sure I took my medicines or not. I think I may have, and as such do not want to take them twice. If I didn’t, not the end of the world but not what I would like. I miss having a short-term memory.
Second, I had to cancel PT for the day. Went out to the car early to get coolant in for the ride, and discovered the doors are frozen shut. Or, at least the driver’s side doors are and because of issues I can’t unlock any of the non-driver doors unless I can get inside. Driver’s door was resistant even to prying, so hoping the sun might warm it up enough to get it open in a bit. Last time this happened I pried the door open, and couldn’t get it shut again. Driving holding the door shut with one hand is not on my list today, so…
Besides, given the rate of coolant loss, the heater may not work long enough to heat things up inside so the door will close again. Big issue there is that if the coolant level drops far enough, the system starts sending out frigid air, such that frost and ice form on the inside of the windshield. As you are driving. Part of the reason I did not get to Church yesterday was the likely lack of heating. Didn’t even think to try the car doors then. The other had to do with not wanting to wait 20-60 minutes for a bus then walk 20 minutes or so from where I have to get off in sub-zero temps. Given all, didn’t think it a good idea (yes, I am crazy but I try to avoid stupid).
Still looking at options on a new vehicle. A reader has made a very generous offer, and besides price the largest problem is getting it here to be worked on. Am trying to get an estimate to have it brought here, but that is taking a lot longer than I anticipated. More soon.
Meantime, hoping the day smooths out. May your Monday be a good one.
UPDATE 1: Got the car door open, and of course it won’t close and lock again. Tried to heat up interior, no joy. So, hoping for a bit more sun and some luck to get it closed again. Also, found out my insurance provider changed my GP/PCP without asking or telling, but that it may be because my GP/PCP (who I really like overall) may no longer be accepting that insurance. Trying to get answers today isn’t very likely, but have hit the e-mails to see what I can find out.
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> First up, not sure I took my medicines or not. I think I may have,
> and as such do not want to take them twice. If I didn’t, not the end
> of the world but not what I would like.
I have that problem and I don’t have short term memory loss.
I have a pill organizer that I use. This is not it, but this may be useful: https://www.amazon.com/Organizer-KOVIUU-Rotatable-Container-Supplement/dp/B0BX45Q3DN/
The problem is the size of the morning load of supplements and medicines. Right now, putting them into a bowl each morning to count and be sure I’m taking everything I should. If I’m not out of any of the supplements, about 16 items to take. So long as I stay on routine, usually not a problem, but was very off routine this morning.
The pill organizer is a great idea. I went through a phase when the timing of medications helped. I set alarm(s) on phone to help with that.
I use a note on my pillow for the night meds, and morning is usually not an issue if I stay on routine. It’s when I get off routine that it gets fun…
I depend on my pill organizers… have to use two in order to fit all my meds. Bleh
I also have to take one particular med that is a chewable, so I print a little checkoff calendar that I tape to the bottle. It’s all kind of ridiculous, but my neurological issues mean I have to depend on it.
If this starts to become a regular thing, will have to consider multiple organizers to get it done. Right now, have one supplement that dissolves, but it still works if you just swallow it. As I count out in the mornings, I slip it under my tongue to dissolve and don’t include it in the count.
Multiple organizers work for me. I take one medication in the morning along with the other stuff (a couple of OTC meds and two supplements). The bedtime organizer handles the other two medications (and OTC pills again), one of which I consider important for survival. I consider one of the nighttime meds critical for survival, and this ensures I get the right dose. (An anticoagulant, with a fine line between too little and too much.)
My wife uses two or three organizers for the supplements she takes. The 7 slot organizers are pretty cheap at a drug store. I’ve used the multi-pocket ones (four per day), but found them awkward. With the two 7 pocket organizers, when I take the pills, that one goes to the bottom of the stack. After dinner, I’ll do my teeth and put the the nighttime pills in a shot glass to take when I go to bed.