A Sister's Love

Hi All, Long time since I have last wrote on my blog. And for this I apologize. Lots has happened in my life since I was last on here. Somewhere along the way I lost what I was trying to accomplish and that was that no one would go uneducated in regards to medicine and the industry. Just to touch base I am again dealing with sickness in my family. This time it is the last remaining member of my immediate family of four. One time there was my mom who died of breast cancer in 1991. Then in 2008 as many of you know my sister who passed due to taking birth control for a medical condition (which sparked the passion for this blog) Now as of just recent my Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 non small cell lung cancer at 78. (Leading me to the realization that I am it when he goes. I am the only one left to tell my families store and pass that down.) This is of course some scary but familiar territory for me. As I did with each one of them I have learned how important it is to be knowledgeable ab...

Good Evening Bloggers, Long time no blog. I am extremely sorry for the loss of time with you my viewers. I have been dealing with my husband medical issues over the past year or so. Please forgive me for my time away  Here is a brief update on my life and thoughts. I have spent a lot of time with my husband in and out of the hospital with my husband for different procedures that he has had to have due to his diabetes. Needless to say I have come across many patients throughout our stays in the hospital who do not necessarily know the right forms of questions to ask the medical Doctors that are treating their loved ones. So today I come to you my readers looking for some input on where I would like to go next with this blog.  What would you say if there were a non profit organization that would walk along side with you?While you are either a patient or while your loved one is in the hospital that would help you ask the right questions. So that you would be able to make an e...

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of insulin allergy: Itching skin rash over the entire body Wheezing Trouble breathing Fast heart rate Sweating Or feeling like you might pass out. Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as: Swelling in your hands or feet Low potassium:      confusion      uneven heart rate      extreme thirst      increased urination      leg discomfort      muscle weakness      limp feeling

Get immediate attention by a physician if you have any of the side effects below. They may be caused by an allergic reaction. Itching skin rash over the entire body Wheezing Trouble breathing Fast heart rate Sweating Or feeling like you might pass out. This type of insulin is a man made kind of insulin. If you would like to read up more please go to the link below http://www.drugs.com/lantus.html You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

According to the associated press on Published January 15, 2014 the pharmaceutical makers of the drug Liptruzet has recalled all forms of this medication. They state that some of the foil pouches that are suppose to protect against air hitting the pills are defective and allow the air to effect the pills. This is just an  FYI to anyone using this cholesterol drug. If you are concerned and would like to read more about this please refer to the below link for the full article. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/15/merck-recalls-combination-cholesterol-drug/ As always I love you and God bless! Melinda

Common Side Effects Disturbance in the Ability of the Eye to Focus Blurred Vision Problems with Eyesight Head Pain Sexual Problems Dry Mouth Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements Drowsiness Dizzy Chronic Trouble Sleeping Excessive Sweating Involuntary Quivering Taste Problems Loss of Appetite Feel Like Throwing Up Throwing Up Stomach Cramps Nervous Numbness and Tingling Feeling Weak Anxious Problem with Ejaculation Infrequent Side Effects Feeling Restless Depression Ringing in the Ears High Blood Pressure Itching A Feeling of Restlessness with Inability to Sit Still Rash Fast Heartbeat Chest Pain Cannot Empty Bladder Frequent Urination High Cholesterol Confused Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity Feeling Anger Toward Something Migraine Headache Abnormal Dreams Bronchitis Indigestion Inability to have an Erection Inflammation or Infection of Vagina Neck Pain Chills Twitching Visible Water Retention Weight Gain Weig...