And speaking of hair; why didn’t anyone bother to tell me that I would have to shave the top of my nose??
And speaking of hair; why didn’t anyone bother to tell me that I would have to shave the top of my nose??
I've never heard of having to do that! :o
And speaking of hair; why didn’t anyone bother to tell me that I would have to shave the top of my nose??
I've never heard of having to do that! :o
Well, you have now.
And speaking of hair; why didn’t anyone bother to tell me that I would have to shave the top of my nose??
I've never heard of having to do that! :o
Well, you have now.
Talk to me again after you turn 65.
Loperamide has typically been deemed to have a relatively low risk of misuse. In 2012, no reports of loperamide abuse were made. In 2015, however, case reports of extremely high-dose loperamide use were published. Primary intent of users has been to manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal such as diarrhea, although a small portion derive psychoactive effects at these higher doses. At these higher doses central nervous system penetrance occurs and long term use may lead to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal on abrupt cessation. Dubbing it “the poor man's methadone", clinicians warned that increased restrictions on the availability of prescription opioids passed in response to the opioid epidemic were prompting recreational users to turn to loperamide as an over-the-counter treatment for withdrawal symptoms. The FDA responded to these warnings by calling on drug manufacturers to voluntarily limit the availability of loperamide for public-safety reasons, in an analogous manner to restrictions put on the sales of pseudoephedrine, to be sold only in limited amounts. Since 2015, several reports of sometimes-fatal cardiotoxicity due to high-dose loperamide abuse have been published.
Good night, George.
Tom, I looked up why Imodium might be sold behind the counter. It's the brand name of Loperamide. According to that Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loperamide):QuoteLoperamide has typically been deemed to have a relatively low risk of misuse. In 2012, no reports of loperamide abuse were made. In 2015, however, case reports of extremely high-dose loperamide use were published. Primary intent of users has been to manage symptoms of opioid withdrawal such as diarrhea, although a small portion derive psychoactive effects at these higher doses. At these higher doses central nervous system penetrance occurs and long term use may lead to tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal on abrupt cessation. Dubbing it “the poor man's methadone", clinicians warned that increased restrictions on the availability of prescription opioids passed in response to the opioid epidemic were prompting recreational users to turn to loperamide as an over-the-counter treatment for withdrawal symptoms. The FDA responded to these warnings by calling on drug manufacturers to voluntarily limit the availability of loperamide for public-safety reasons, in an analogous manner to restrictions put on the sales of pseudoephedrine, to be sold only in limited amounts. Since 2015, several reports of sometimes-fatal cardiotoxicity due to high-dose loperamide abuse have been published.
~~~Some Excellent Vibes and Xylophones That No Ill Health Will Come In BK's (or Anyone Else's) Direction!!~~~
Excellent Turkish-infused lunch today. Instead of the usual Greek salad, we had one with pomegranate seeds, walnuts and cabbage added to the feta, oregano, tomato and cucumber.
Pain free vibes for DR JANE.
I am sad to say that I did not win the Upstage Award.....I don't know what I have to do in order to win....yes....it is a sad day....and NO MAIL!!!
TOD:
My favorite elective by far was choir. I'm a terrible singer, but I absolutely loved to sing in the choir in high school and college. I'm like that line at the end of "Amadeus": God played a cruel trick when he created someone with such a profound love of music, but with no talent. :)
Well, I now have three days in which to be ready to
(wait for it)
drive over to beautiful SW Ohio for a brief visit to my dad and family.
I have made it to the airport and through security. Boarding time in 15.
DR ELMORE the candle work has been completed....the number FIVE seemed to be important but so the 15th or 25th may seem some action on said property.
I have made it to the airport and through security. Boarding time in 15.
I have made it to the airport and through security. Boarding time in 15.
I am home from therapy, which was wonderful. I'll go back on Friday.
I am sad to say that I did not win the Upstage Award.....I don't know what I have to do in order to win....yes....it is a sad day....and NO MAIL!!!
TOD:
My favorite elective by far was choir. I'm a terrible singer, but I absolutely loved to sing in the choir in high school and college. I'm like that line at the end of "Amadeus": God played a cruel trick when he created someone with such a profound love of music, but with no talent. :)
Medical vibes and wishes to TCB.
But the top of the nose issue - can't you have your barber cut those hairs? I think shaving would make them grow back faster than if they're cut - but of course, cutting near the eyes is best done by someone who can be careful. (Actually, so should shaving, I suppose.)
My brother-in-law went to Costco the other day, and one thing on his list was for some Imodium, but he couldn’t find it on the shelf. Finally, he asked about it, and was told that it was kept behind the counter in the pharmacy. He asked the pharmacy for two bottles, but they would only sell him one bottle because it is a controlled substance.. WTF?
I am home from therapy, which was wonderful. I'll go back on Friday.
Excellent. Was it better after your cortisone shot?
With "woke" idiots trying to get rid of the Lillian Gish theater and the John Wayne tribute at USC, which I find reprehensible, it's about time someone wrote a levelheaded article about Columbus Day. https://nypost.com/2019/10/13/stop-scapegoating-christopher-columbus/?utm_source=facebook_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site+buttons&utm_campaign=site+buttons&fbclid=IwAR1Yzl0JHh2xEaFQW5JmeQgW_F7p_GR-eOgIoIMn8Hnxe_Pqm01AdfIOB7s
With "woke" idiots trying to get rid of the Lillian Gish theater and the John Wayne tribute at USC, which I find reprehensible, it's about time someone wrote a levelheaded article about Columbus Day. https://nypost.com/2019/10/13/stop-scapegoating-christopher-columbus/?utm_source=facebook_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site+buttons&utm_campaign=site+buttons&fbclid=IwAR1Yzl0JHh2xEaFQW5JmeQgW_F7p_GR-eOgIoIMn8Hnxe_Pqm01AdfIOB7s
Yesterday DR TCB posted:QuoteMy brother-in-law went to Costco the other day, and one thing on his list was for some Imodium, but he couldn’t find it on the shelf. Finally, he asked about it, and was told that it was kept behind the counter in the pharmacy. He asked the pharmacy for two bottles, but they would only sell him one bottle because it is a controlled substance.. WTF?
I did know that it was behind the counter, but did not know why. That doesn't even make sense that he could not buy two bottles. I mean unless they are keeping track he could just go back and buy another the next day.
I am home from therapy, which was wonderful. I'll go back on Friday.
Excellent. Was it better after your cortisone shot?
No.
....they told me that they would leave it at the hay and feed store the next day.
George will not be allowed to go to work.
I was pissed.
But I finally got the package.
On a sad note, my niece called me today, saying that she has to take her cat Nessa to the vet...for the last time. :'(
On a sad note, my niece called me today, saying that she has to take her cat Nessa to the vet...for the last time. :'(
Oh no! I am so sorry.