Back me up

Well, I missed 1/2 Nekkid Thursday with good reason. I couldn't possibly take a picture of myself 1/2 Nekkid since I found out a have a herniated disc. It took me over a week to have an MRI which I did so reluctantly because the pain could not simply be a muscle spasm. Now taking the muscle relaxers was a good high however they really don't help a herniated disc. Unfortunately for me, I have the feeling that I will be out of any exercise program for about a month. As I understand, from my research on the internet, it could take 4-6 weeks to heal. Damn, I wanted to look all hot at my 40th birthday bash, which is being held at a very cool restaurant and wine bar. I need to go find a sexy and stylish outfit.

Back to my back...how funny is it that I make "fun" of people that research the hell out of any medication that their Dr. puts them on and then come into the Dr.'s office knowing "everything" about the drug and TELL the Dr. "I don't want that drug, I want this one because here is what I learned on the internet." Being in the "drug" business and being a patient has enabled me see both sides. So, I empathize with the physicians and sympathize with the patients. Some physicians are updated on what's current for most disease states while others still prescribe the "good ole standards".

Personally, I want my physician to be as up to date as he/she can be on what's new. I feel that this offers me the kind of service I deserve as a patient. I want my physician to help me with my ailment by providing me with all my options. I don't want to have to ask my physician about a drug and have them say, "I have not heard about that" or "I don't know much about that" because they refuse to open the door to reps who can provide information to them .

As a sales rep in the business, I understand their time constraints. I don't wish to abuse their time, BUT how are they going to get the information without enabling us the opportunity to provide it to them. Oops, I am letting out some steam...sorry.

Anyway, me and my herniated disc are going to sit here on the couch with my steroids and pain killers and watch some bad TV..until I decide to write more in my blog.