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Mark's medication schedule
Hosted by Mark R. Comes
mdavis5231
221 post s
22-Dec-2007
5:18 AM
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Mark: I just wanted to thank you for your "medication schedule" (<--- available right over there). After 14 years, I cannot usually remember what day or date it is, or what I had for breakfast, let alone what time it was when I last took meds. There is no longer anything remotely noteworthy or unique about taking a pill...I could hiccup, and have the pill shoot out my nose, but a few minutes later I probably would NOT remember what time it was when it occured, or whether I took THAT pill, or a replacement. I have tried counting out my meds in the morning, (big) pill cases with the day marked, even ones with alarms; nothing works for me like your schedule. I keep a printout of it (two-sided) in my pocket, with the meds I'm on typed in in Excel so they can be read, and starting with the first med of the day, I mark the time in the corresponding cell with a checkmark with a line through it and circled (accounting notation for "vouched"), then I mark the rest of the day at the intended intervals with checkmarks, and when I DO take a med, I need only to put a line through the checkmark & circle it, or mark down the actual time (and subsequent) if it varies for what ever reason. It didn't take long to have it become automatic - maybe it's those colors (green, peach, yellow and purple)...but it has helped me enormously. Also - when your neuro wants you to try a new med, or a new dosage, there's room to jot down notes (like "off", "too on", etc.) And you can record your "take as needed" meds. My doc was impressed! Thanks again.
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MarkComes
Pharmacy Forum
218 post s
15-Jan-2008
4:13 PM
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mark, i am glad it helped you. my main intenetion was to have a great tool to give to your dr. on each visit. the more info you can give your dr. , the better your control over this disease can be. thanks again,
mark
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rotten_ronnie
2 post s
19-Jan-2008
4:59 PM
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Guys, A company in Australia sells a pocket sized digital drug timer and dispenser for the modest sum of $36.00 AU about $30.00US. Their URL is http://www.tecsol.com.au/Reminder.htm They have the best range and lowest prices in Australia for Medical Electronics.
EG: Tabtime – Flexitimer, The Original Medication Reminder
Programmable daily electronic medication reminder and pill box.
The original and still the best Tabtime – flexitimer Never forget to take your medication again! This luxurious timer reminder will carry a full days pills & tablets and remind you up to 8 times per 24 hours with Audio bleeper and flashing LED alert that it is time to take your medication. $36.00 AU There should be similar products available in the USA. Rgds Rotten_ronnie
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MarkComes
Pharmacy Forum
228 post s
12-Feb-2008
2:54 PM
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great idea for those of us who need to stay ahead of the symptoms. thanks ronnie
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