Sometimes it feels like I have a second job managing all the doctor appointments, labs, and medications. I previously posted about two stressful mail-order medication deliveries. It is pretty much the same with appointments. I just spent about a hour on the phone trying to line up various doctor appointments and corresponding labs.
So here is my schedule for the next few weeks:
| Date | Appointment |
| 9/24 | Labs for nephrologist (no appointment; walk-in) |
| 9/30 | Nephrologist appointment |
| 10/4 | Labs for endocrinologist |
| 10/11 | Endocrinologist appointment |
| 10/13 | Labs for transplant center |
| 10/15 | UCLA Transplant Center video call |
At least I do not have to drive to UCLA on a Friday afternoon since the appointment is a video call. Otherwise that will be a three+ hour roundtrip drive.
On top of all this, I need to make an appointment with my dentist. I chipped a tooth while flossing. Actually, there appears to be a large cavity and part of the tooth enamel just fell off. Good think I have a few hundred dollars on my FSA account that I need to burn before the end of the year. 😠
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That is also three labs in three weeks. Each one is likely 5-6 tubes plus urine. My left inner elbow is going to be hurting and bruising again.
Life with chronic diseases 