I usually try to avoid taking anything I don’t need to be taking - but recently I feel like I’m on a first name basis with the pharmacist.
I went to the Dr. for an ear infection yesterday and he prescribed some antibiotics and ear drops - cool, and they are already working, but it made me think of all the crap I’m taking these days…
Left to right:
1). Novolog insulin via pump for my diabetes
2). Test strips, while not a drug, I use them to test my blood sugar
3). Ear drops for my recent ear infection - only 9 more days of use thankfully
4). Antibiotic for my recent ear infection - only 6 more days of use thankfully
5). Cozaar for my diabetes - it’s a preventitive thing, and also helps lower blood pressure.
6). Naproxen - I use this occasionally for runnning pains. It’s a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory
7). Dex4 - not really a drug but it’s fast acting sugar to quickly fix low blood sugars
8). Glucosamine - this is used for lubricating joints, and promoting healthy cartilage - for running (but I never remember to take this)
So whew! Am I ready to play baseball already? Will the combination of these make me a superstar? Nah, for now I’m just focusing on my diabetes and ridding myself of this ear infection so I can get back in the pool again. After all, I committed to doing a 70.3 next year - I must have been on something… why yes, I’m on a lot of things….
What are you on?,
Jamie, The Diabetic Runner
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There’s also nothing quite like calling the pharmacy for 4 or 5 refills at one time. I felt bad for the poor pharmacist, who kept asking me politely, “Anything else?”
Humalog in my pump, Symlin, Altace, Atenolol, birth control, test strips, glucose tabs, occasional antibiotics for acne or infections…I can’t believe I’m not on a first-name basis with my pharmacist yet.
Now me, I have two breakfasts every morning. As recommended by my Doctor, I have 3 Omega Fatty 3 supplements (heavy duty strength), 2 regular vitamin supplements, a heart-regimen aspirin, a 20mg lisiniprol (for hypertension) and a lipitor (for cholesterol). Yum, yum! Every day!
Then I have my oatmeal before my run!
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