Flu shots?

[Tink]

Did anyone get a flu shot this year?
I finally went in for mine today. I had to go for some bloodwork and to meet my NEW Dr anyway, so decided I might as well get that too while I was there. I've had one the past few years and haven't had any bad rection or flu since I started, so figure it's worth doing again.

I also fell apart like an idiot when she started questioning me, trying to figure out why my blood pressure is up again. She offered to write me a script to make my kids move out if I thought they'd obey it. LOL

So anyway, I got my prescriptions renewed, got ONE blood test done, and was offered an anti depressant if I absolutely can't get the kids moved out.

[rivermom]

It sounds like your doctor was very understanding!!! Can you imagine of us ladies here could write each other prescriptions? Gosh, we'd be all zoned out for all the crud we deal with.

Glad you got your flu shot too - Stay healthy.

I don't get the shots anymore. I used to when I worked in a corporate office as it was mandatory. Now I just wing it.


Did you like your new Dr? She sounds pretty good so far.

[Tink]

She did seem really nice, Sheryl. Lucky for me she (and her nurse) were both about my age, so understood quite well where I'm at in my life with my menopause, kids, and so on.

The Dr called me about an hr ago and said she'd been thinking about me and wanted to give me a choice. I am to boot out the stressors in my home OR demand they pay the $117 a month for the anti-depressant she said she will need to put me on if they stay. Either way she wants me back in a month to see what I've decided to do and how my blood pressure is doing. I really don't care to go on something that's going to turn me into a zombie... so plan to use this as she intended and get them all moving out.

[Janet]

Oh Tink, wouldn't they just freak if you came home with an actual prescription that says they need to get out???? If that's what it takes...I'd go for it.

Your Dr. does sound wonderful. I really like my Dr., but sometimes wish he was a woman my age. Not too many women Drs. in our town though. Hey if she gives you the anti depressants and ya don't want them....I'll send ya my address....LOLOL

[Gina]

Tink your dr. sounds like a caring person. I use two drs. one male one female. The male dr. you can't get him anymore you need to make an appt. 6-8 mts. The female dr. is not compassionate at all. She has no bedside manners. I feel this drs. office is a meat market. I would like to switch but I don't know whom to use. The male dr. is a good dr. but as you can see you can't get an appt. with him..

So Tink to answer your question no I never got a flu shot....lol Count yourself lucky having a dr. so caring and to actually call you at home. Is a big plus .

[Mandy]

Sounds like your new Dr. is what you needed, someone who understands where you are in your life.
Good for you, and best wishes!!