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Posted 4/8/2008 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
I just got off the phone with a buddy of mine and after telling him what was going on with me he asked me if I was embarresed when I went to pick up my Rowsas? I told him NO, why should I? I am sick and that's my medication. I also told him a few yrs ago I needed to wear adult dipers a few times and it didn't bother me when I had to go buy those either. I told him that this illness sometimes takes away things that most people take for granted, like pride. I told him this is a lifelong disease and I will never be embarresd about being sick. If I had diabetes or something I would not feel awkward buying my needles and what ever I needed. I told him just because these meds go up my butt, it has nothing to do with any "gay"phobia he might have. I told him to google Ulcertive Colitis and call me back. He did and said he never knew what we go through. I told him just for taking the time to read some and learn that friday, the 1st beer is on me. Guess what, he told me that with my condition I should not drink any beer!! I told him great, you read for 20min and another expert is born!!! lol
Posted 4/8/2008 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
lol, great story. I'm trying to get that kind of confidence, but it's still weird having to tell the pharm tech - yes, that big bag on the floor is for me. Yes, the whole thing.
Posted 4/8/2008 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
LOL! No beer for you ;-) Is he okay with the hot wings?
Posted 4/8/2008 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
He better be!! I had to tell him not just any beer will do, Guiness or nothing!! And of course the wings MUST come from Hooters!! I go there for the great conversation don't ya know!! lol
Posted 4/8/2008 12:23 AM (GMT 0)
Enjoy that beer!
Posted 4/8/2008 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
LOL Sodbuster, you're too funny :) And so is your friend!
Posted 4/8/2008 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
You go, Sodbuster! Too funny.
Posted 4/8/2008 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
I have no trouble buying rowasa, canasa, or any of the meds. You kind of lose that part of you when you've had to deal with it for a while. When I went to pick up the Rowasa last week my husband went with me and he couldn't believe how unabashed I was talking to the the pharm tech with a line of people behind me. He was much more embarrassed than I was. She (the pharm tech) and I were laughing about carrying out 2 boxes of enemas. It was really funny to me.
Posted 4/9/2008 7:33 AM (GMT 0)
You reminded me of the funny story I've told people about walking out of the pharmacy with two big bags that I couldn't even see over. People were laughing, and I had to laugh right along with them. It truly was a funny sight, and little did they know what the meds were in those two hugs bags! :-)
Posted 4/9/2008 10:37 AM (GMT 0)
That is why I love my mail order pharmacy. All my scripts come to me via the United Parcel Service in a brown cardboard box. No more explanation to the pharmacy technician... and no more lugging all the Rowasa boxes out of the pharmacy with all the other shoppers staring at you.
Posted 4/9/2008 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
My mail in pharmacy sent me 6 months worth of enemas by mistake.....couldn't even move the box off the front porch.  Neighbors thought it was funny to watch me try to move that box.  Next day at the bus stop, they asked me what it was I was struggling with for so long yesterday.....my meds.  They didn't ask another question!!  Anyone elses friends only want to hear good things, never want to talk about bad times.  Even when I need to vent, I feel like I have to keep quiet.....don't want to make anyone uncomfortable.

Posted 4/9/2008 1:37 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no, no beer and live with UC?? How much suffering can a person take? lol
Posted 4/9/2008 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
that is too funny, what a good friend!

I used to be embarrased, but am pretty much over that. Though I do prefer to buy my prep h suppositories along w/my presciption meds rather than at the regular checkout.
Posted 4/9/2008 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
I took him to the store with me this morning. I told him I needed to get more meds(I didn't), and while we were there at the pharm desk, he kinda walked away a little, so I shouted prettyloud"Mike, what size diper do you need so they can help find it"!! lol He was redder then a the nose of a test pilot for Budwieser
When we got outside, he was laughing so bad his sides hurt and his eyes were watering
Posted 4/9/2008 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Oh for fun!

If you can't find some humor in life - it's not really worth it :)

I guess I rarely think about what I'm buying any more and if it will make others cringe. Might be easier for females though - since we've had to buy "diapers" forever!
Posted 4/12/2008 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Well, went out friday nite with my buddy. After about an hr at our local bar he decided to try and get back at me. While I was in the bathroom he told or waitress that I was in the bathroom cuz I have a problem. No big deal, OI don't care right? So, I get back and the waitress is shy, but says, I understatnd your having problems? I say what? My buddy starts cracking up!! I tell her I am in remission, and I have UC. Before I can explain what UC is, she smiles and says she has UC too!! Cut to the chase, by the end of the night, SHE asked me out!!lol So, I'm on vacation for 3 weeks and now it looks like I'll have something to do now!! My buddy told me I have the best luck, and I told him, just cuz someone has UC, doesn't mean they can't still be like THE FONZ!! That's when he told me I had enough Guiness!!!
Posted 4/12/2008 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Ahhhh, that's awesome, sodbuster! I also like how you pulled the prank at the pharmacy!
Posted 4/12/2008 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
That's awesome! You never know who could have this DD.
Posted 4/12/2008 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
EXCELLENT!!!

hahaha!!!

sodbuster RULES!!!!!!!!

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Posted 4/12/2008 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
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