Medication – Prescription Drugs-Health Issues

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   Veterans Crisis Line 1 2

   July 28, 2011 by carlie

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   VETERANS CRISIS LINE - 1-800-273-8255 - PRESS 1 http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 24/7 Confidential Support is a Click Away http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx

   

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   Meds By Mail - Va 1 2 3

   September 14, 2011 by carlie

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   Pete posted this today so I am pinning it as a topic. Hate to tell you all but your local pharmacy has nothing to do but fill new prescriptions. The VA has centralized all the mails by med for better efficiency . They have a new 800 number (800) 983-0933 8am to 4;30 pm CST.

   

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   Access To Dental Care For Medically Compelling Conditions 1 2

   May 15, 2013 by carlie

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   ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR MEDICALLY COMPELLING CONDITIONS July 14, 2008 1. Purpose. This Information Letter solicits the assistance of each facility Director in providing appropriate care for veteran patients having a medical condition negatively impacted by poor oral health, and provides information that may assist facilities in providing a consistent standard of dental care throughout the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). 3. Evaluation a. Veterans with a medically compelling need for dental care may be treated as either a Classification III or VI, depending upon whether the medical condition is service connected. b. The following conditio…

   

   Last reply by Memory235, January 29, 2014

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   Va Formulary 1 2 3 4

   February 10, 2009 by Tbird

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   http://www.pbm.va.gov/NationalFormulary.aspx VA Prescription Benefits Many veterans prefer to have their prescriptions filled at the St. Louis VA Medical Center to take advantage of the pharmacy benefit available to veterans. The VA Medical Center Pharmacy cannot fill prescriptions written by non-VA physicians. Patients are eligible for medications only for those conditions for which they are receiving active treatment at the VA Medical Center. The VA Medical Center will not provide medications that are not listed on the VA Medication Formulary

   

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   Two kinds of blood pressure medication recalled for possibly too much of a carcinogen.

   October 17, 2021 by pacmanx1

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   Two kinds of blood pressure medication recalled for possibly too much of a carcinogen. Two kinds of blood pressure medication recalled for possibly too much of a carcinogen (yahoo.com)

   

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   Recall on some Philips CPAP or BiPAP Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices used for sleep apnea 

   September 20, 2021 by pacmanx1

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   Just got this email from the VA. Recall on some Philips CPAP or BiPAP Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices used for sleep apnea Your safety is our top priority. VA has learned of the recall on some Philips Respironics Positive Airway Pressure devices (CPAP or BiPAP) used for sleep apnea. If you do not have a Philips Respironics device, it is not part of the recall and you can ignore this email. Why did they recall this device? Philips Respironics recently recalled some CPAP and BiPAP devices because very small foam particles may bre…

   

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   dental policy - Bay Pine - Lee County 1 2 3 4 8

   February 3, 2021 by max87

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   Ok. I serendipitously found out what a dental bone graft was when my outside assigned by VA dentist was denied authorization but put one in anyway. After that I begin messaging through the secure messaging system my dentist who for 30 days and over 15 messages and 15 replies (approx) Told me every which way to Sunday that “VA does not authorize bone graft.” During the last 32 days of questioning through the messaging system about this to the same dentist, it was revealed that this was local VA policy. So I asked about how stranger possibly cruel that was, that a veteran could move to another place and get a bone graft! IF said Vet KNEW IT WAS HAPPENING!!! then a…

   

   Last reply by Mr cue, September 10, 2021

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   Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD

   July 26, 2021 by bionoce

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   Has anyone ever tried the stellate ganglion block treatment for PTSD and how did you go about getting it through the VA? Pill medications and medical marijuana do not work for me and am looking for alternatives.

   

   Last reply by Vync, July 26, 2021

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    Philips Respironics CPAP Recall 1 2 3 4

    July 14, 2021 by deedub75

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    On June 14, 2021, the company issued a recall notification (U.S. only) / field safety notice (Outside of U.S.) for specific affected devices. The notification informs customers and users of potential impacts on patient health and clinical use related to this issue. Possible health risks include exposure to degraded sound abatement foam, for example caused by unapproved cleaning methods such as ozone, and exposure to chemical emissions from the foam material. High heat and high humidity environments may also contribute to foam degradation in certain regions. https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update Has anyone heard from his o…

    

    Last reply by deedub75, July 15, 2021

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    HEART NUCLEAR TEST? DONE!! ANYONE KNOW HOW TO READ THE TEST? 1 2 3 4

    May 30, 2021 by Buck52

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    I HAD A NUCULAR STRESS TEST DONE AT THE VA HERE IS SOME OF THE REPORTS AND CONCLUSION/IMPRESSION ANYONE KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS??? FINDINGS: The baseline ECG demonstrates normal sinus rhythm. The stress test was negative for chest pain or ECG changes diagnostic of ischemia. The heart rate went from 72 to 96 BPM and blood pressure from 141/70 mmHg to 111/64 mmHg, indicating good response to pharmacologic stress agent. The patient reported dyspnea which resolved completely during the recovery phase. Quality assurance review shows good alignment of emission and transmission data. Stress tomographic images show a small, mild reversible defect is noted in the di…

    

    Last reply by RLouis, June 22, 2021

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    Good News Friday 1 2 3

    May 9, 2021 by Buck52

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    Well I got some good News From the VA Urology Clinc Friday I had some procudures and test CT SCANS AND OTHER TYPE RADIOLOGIY TESTING I was worried for a long long time my life here on earth was at its limit anytime. I had thought I had Prostate Cancer and was putting off surgery anyway I could, so with the swelling of my Scrotum I had no choice but to go see the Doc/s up at the VA. As it turns out they said I have a Lower bilateral Abdominal Ingurial Hernia and some extra fat that is below my abdomen and protruding into my scrotum. .and surgery can fix that, although I do have a swollen prostate and surgery can fix that too. BOY WHAT …

    

    Last reply by john999, May 10, 2021

    • news good and luckly

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    VA Prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac) 1 2

    April 24, 2021 by PNC

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    Recently 4/21 diagnosed with bladder cancer after surprise onset of "lower plumbing" issues. Had taken VA Prescribed Ranitidine (Zantac) since 2017 for Acid Reflux until recall of drug for suspected carcinogens and connection to certain cancers. Anyone out there with same situation and/or any information on VA Response to claims? Or, experience with Class Action Lawsuits pending.

    

    Last reply by Berta, April 26, 2021

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    Medication

    March 16, 2021 by William Booth Haynie III

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    Have been on Xanax for anxiety and PTSD since 2004. Now the VA says it's not meant for long term use? And they're taking it away. I hear you bro.

    

    Last reply by GBArmy, March 16, 2021

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    Second Opinion? 1 2 3 4 6

    February 4, 2021 by Buck52

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    Sorry kinda personal post. Need a little information on the VA Hospital. Question If the VA only has one Dr to do prostate surgery? or scrotum surgery?..do we have to use him? I do not want students getting their education on me or my body. I am fearful of that type medical practice. My VAMC only has one Dr in Urology the rest are students doing their residency. I am not sure yet on this surgery or what is wrong but something is wrong down south. some type of growth growing? no pain no blood are any dizzyness just a slight dull drag on my right side and scrotum is swelled and red but no pain....kinda feels like a fluid and o…

    

    Last reply by GBArmy, February 15, 2021

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    COVID VACCINE FOR VETERANS? 1 2 3 4 5

    December 31, 2020 by Buck52

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    Anybody heard when the VAMC start Vaccinating us Veterans? I realized they are vaccinating the health care workers first thing I heard through the grapevine that they are suppose to send out letter's for the appointment date to come in and get the shot & return in 28 days and get another dose. (We need to be vaccinated Twice) for it to be effective. No letter for me anybody know? Anyone recieved the shot yet?

    

    Last reply by Buck52, February 3, 2021

    • covid vaccine

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