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fleabones3 · 10-15-2009, 06:45 PM

I have bronchitis. Havent gone to the doctor yet, but I know thats what it is. I get bronchitis and pneumonia every year. This sucks. We are supposed to watch the OU/Texas game here at my house. Was going to be a bunch of people, my stepdaughter, her kids and DH, my stepson and his wife, my BILs, etc. I just tried calling my doctor to see if they can call in some antibiotics, but no answer. Dammit.

Licchl05 · 10-15-2009, 06:57 PM

That sucks. Do you have a walgreens or cvs near you? maybe you can go to their walk in clinic?

janelle · 10-15-2009, 06:58 PM

You may need to go to minor emergency place or one of those care clinics they have at places like Walgreens.

You can now get a pneumonia shot that lasts for 5 years. My sister does the same thing like you each year. She thought she had the flu but it was bronchitis and she had to get some meds. It lasts quite awhile so treat it right away.

fleabones3 · 10-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Our walgreens doesn't have a walk in clinic. My doctor supposedly wont be back til the 19th due to training or some crap. The urgent med here costs 95 bucks ... ughhh and thats not including meds

jasmine · 10-15-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fleabones3

I have bronchitis. Havent gone to the doctor yet, but I know thats what it is. I get bronchitis and pneumonia every year. This sucks. We are supposed to watch the OU/Texas game here at my house. Was going to be a bunch of people, my stepdaughter, her kids and DH, my stepson and his wife, my BILs, etc. I just tried calling my doctor to see if they can call in some antibiotics, but no answer. Dammit.

ah damn, OK. boomer sooner fan here also, I'll let out a boomer, you let out a sooooooner LOL

do you ever get the pneumonia shot? Hope you can get a hold of your doctor, soon!! huge game...........

well dang, edited: didn't see that you couldn't get a hold of your doc.
Does he not have a stand in???

Anig2u · 10-15-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fleabones3

Our walgreens doesn't have a walk in clinic. My doctor supposedly wont be back til the 19th due to training or some crap. The urgent med here costs 95 bucks ... ughhh and thats not including meds

Isn't there a Doctor on call when yours isn't available? f you smoke, quitting would greatly reduce if not end you're bronchitis, at least everyone I know that has quit it has. You really need to get on antibiotics as soon as possible. You might think about going to the emergency room if you can.

fleabones3 · 10-15-2009, 08:33 PM

The doctor had a message saying if emergency to call the ask a nurse. Well I called the stupid ask a nurse last week when my 16 yr old was running a 103 fever. She told me they dont worry about fevers til they are 105...wtf??? Never heard such crap in my life. I am starting to feel a little better... I might go to urgent med tomorrow if I dont feel better.. I dont know.. gotta pay my house payment..thats 700 bucks gone right there.

and Jasmine.....BOOMER SOONER!!!

Also my doctor is going to get me some Chantix to quit smoking, but they were waiting til my Lithium levels evened out..I started taking lithium a few months ago ( bi polar) and they wanted me to wait to quit smoking so that the meds had time to get in so I didnt go totally ballistic lol

Licchl05 · 10-15-2009, 09:53 PM

that's insane $95 with insurance! when i had insurance it was the same co-pay as a specialist, $25.

Licchl05 · 10-15-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fleabones3

The doctor had a message saying if emergency to call the ask a nurse. Well I called the stupid ask a nurse last week when my 16 yr old was running a 103 fever. She told me they dont worry about fevers til they are 105...wtf??? Never heard such crap in my life. I am starting to feel a little better... I might go to urgent med tomorrow if I dont feel better.. I dont know.. gotta pay my house payment..thats 700 bucks gone right there.

and Jasmine.....BOOMER SOONER!!!

Also my doctor is going to get me some Chantix to quit smoking, but they were waiting til my Lithium levels evened out..I started taking lithium a few months ago ( bi polar) and they wanted me to wait to quit smoking so that the meds had time to get in so I didnt go totally ballistic lol

Not to undermind your dr but given the fact you're manic depressive i wouldn't take chantix..

Quote:

February 1, 2008 FDA issues warning and health advisory on Chantix.
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers and medical professionals about the use of Chantix indicating “It appears increasingly likely that there may be an association between Chantix and serious neuropsychiatric symptoms.”

fleabones3 · 10-16-2009, 01:04 PM

This is insane.. I am hoping to be feeling better by tomorrow.. running low grade fever.. coughing isnt too bad now..hubby is going to bring me home some mucinex

whatever · 10-17-2009, 11:39 AM

My mil gets this EVERY year too. Hope you feel better real soon.