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Today, I had a lab appointment at 7 AM and woke up late. Got there at 8AM and had lab done at 8:45 had breakfast and went to see Doc. She saw me at 9:45 but she was very patient and we went over a couple of problems which I think she fixed on spot. I mentioned my cough and she changed Lisnopril. She also upped my gabapentin and prescribed Clartan in case my cough was caused by post nasal drip. She examined my feet checked my heart and lungs.

All in all a very pleasant trip to VA today. I pretty much like this Doctor as she explains why she does things and it usually makes sense to me. She also did a consult cause I have toe fungus on my nail.

I think that the VA is trying to do better in Dallas at least that is my experience.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Glad to hear it was a fruitful appointment, Pete. I always had good results at the Austin, TX outpatient clinic when I was living there. I am receiving good treatment at the Mountain Home, TN VAMC, also. The level of respect from the staff is not as high as in Austin, but much better than it was 10 years ago, for sure. I am only having trouble with one young gentleman who works at the PC registration desk, but he always seems to be in some form of pain, so I let it go and treat him as respectfully as possible. He usually reciprocates in the end. I was 10 minutes late to one of my PC appointments last month (couldn't get a parking spot) and was admonished by my PCP's nurse, but she let it go pretty quickly when I promised to get there even earlier next time.

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I've been thinking about relocating to Austin. Concern was VAMC/Clinics and the treatment. I get great care where I'm at and almost hate to think about leaving for that reason alone. But it's good to know that such a move may not be all that bad.

Pete: Glad to hear that things went fairly well for you at your visit. I am going to the VAMC for follow-ups tomorrow. Although I receive great treatment, the drive is what I hate.

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I went to my Pain Mgt today and they did there exam and this Dr kjhguiuitiza looked at my MRI and said, "I don't think this is your MRI this is a great looking back nothing looked to be wrong?" This MRI didn't have where I broke my back in 91 or fusions or bone spurs in the spine canal in the lumbar region, just a MRI that said none of this existed with my name on it. Just when I thought after all that has happen in the VA, there is no way something could be that bad for me. RC

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My Doc just called me back made an adjustment on my meds cause of labs and gave me some good news that my good cholesterol had improved 19% since last lab. I am taking Niacin to make the good cholesterol work better.

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Pete,

Had the cough also from Lisnopril Cardo Doc took me off and put me on Atacand instead. Have been taking Niacin for awhile 2000 mg works pretty good with the Vytorin. Good luck with getting rid of your cough.

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