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Medieval Monkish Medicine: Scientific Before Science was a Thing 0 (0)

Along with pretty much everyone else, Medieval Europe’s monasteries were self-sufficient. They grew their own food and provided their own medical care. They also served as hospitals for nearby communities. And they were centers of learning. Continue reading

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Prescription Quest: Another Month’s Epic Saga 0 (0)

First, the good news. Two days of this month’s quest for a prescribed medication have passed without incident. I’ve asked my pharmacy to request legal authorization: so that they may sell me another month’s supply of methylphenidate. They’ll also be … Continue reading

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Another Prescription SNAFU / Yellowstone: USGS Video 0 (0)

I’ll be talking, briefly, about my most recent effort to both follow the rules and get a needed prescription. (Spoiler alert: I finally got the stuff, and have maybe three weeks before wading into this mess again.) But first, an … Continue reading

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A Prescription, Disorders, Conformity and Culture 0 (0)

First, the good news. I am not experiencing withdrawal (or, more politely, “discontinuation syndrome”). The not-so-good news is that I’m putting off what I was getting ready for today until next week. This ‘journal’ post is, in part, an explanation: … Continue reading

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April 13, 2023; Quick Update 0 (0)

Good news for me. The authorization I was looking for appeared late yesterday. That’s very good news. I’m feeling a lot better, now that I’m back on full doses. That could be psychosomatic, placebo effect, or something else. But whatever … Continue reading

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