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Medication – Prescription Drugs-Health Issues
Looking for folks who are the same medication as you and what they think of it. Exercise, diet ideas. Remember we are not giving professional advice, and you should consult your doctor regarding any and all health issues you may be concerned with.
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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…
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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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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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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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hi can someone tell me cyou lose your 100% disability
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I went for an eye exam yesterday and I was very happy with the results. I know I have been down on them in the past but the service is just as good as a regular clinic now days IMO. I am still not crazy about the dental service but maybe that has improved as well. I need to see a podiatrist and maybe a back doctor. I will use the VA probably. I just got to get my PCP to refer me.
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Getting a scooter 1 2 3
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How bad off do you have to be to get a scooter paid for by the VA? I have 40% combined on each of my feet. I have a hell of a time walking around the VAMC in Tampa. I don't even use it any more if I have to go to the main hospital because it means lots and lots of walking.
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Hi All, I'm not sure if this is posted in the right place, but I have a question about seeing a therapist at the VA for mental health treatment. I called the VA mental health clinic where I live, for a therapist, and they want me to see their psychiatrist/prescriber person also. Can I choose to keep my own psychiatrist for my medications, and still see a VA therapist? The reason is I like my Nurse Practitioner, and I have Anxiety, ADHD, and depression. I just found out about ADHD. So I started taking atomoxetine and we have been increasing the dosage as I went off effexor. I really don't want to see a different doctor while we are in the middle of …
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Has anyone had multi organ failure after taking the generic brand of Zoloft. I have hubby in hospital now. He was put on the med in nov/dec. he was on it about 2 weeks and he had seizure. Since then liver enzymes started back bad, and just kept getting worse. Then his kidneys started going from third stage to dialysis noe. His heart is going too. He has a replacement valve and it is a pig valve, but it is 10 years. And is not opening properly. Doc just ignore me when I ask if this could be due to the generic Zoloft.
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I get insulin for my diabetes from the VA. Every month it is a struggle to get them to prescribe enough for me. I think they want me to measure it with an eye dropper. Does anyone else have this problem with the VA? I was in the hospital for DMII for a week two years ago. Then the VA just dumped my care in my lap. If not for my wife I think I would be dead by now. I am on a pretty rigid schedule for my injections. The VA is really failing me on my HBP and the DMII. I know it is my responsibility to take my insulin, but I get zero support from VA expect infrequent mailings of insulin if I beg for it. That stuff is expensive. Nobody supervises my care. I see the…
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Certain Philips Respironics Masks for BiPAP, CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Safety Issue with Magnets That May Affect Certain Medical Devices: FDA Safety Communication Certain Philips Respironics Masks for BiPAP, CPAP Machines Recalled Due to Safety Issue with Magnets That May Affect Certain Medical Devices: FDA Safety Communication | FDA
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Well good luck getting your express scrips now through your FPO box. Or VA letters or getting any follow up papers about a claim or anything else important if your living overseas. (UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just got a call, it will be effective 23 August 2022 NO MORE FPO!!!! PROPOSED DISCONTINUATION OF FPO PRIVILEDGES From Jack Walker, Director of RAO SUBIC. We have all received this news with much chagrin and trepidation. And as always lots of rumor attached. After much research and input from some un-named friends, here is a possible way forward on the subject. History-----A change was published to the Navy Order covering FPO services. T…
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