Ann's Medical Update
Ann’s Doctor AppointmentsTh 10-12-06 8:15 am Sleep Consult – Dr. Jim Herdegen, 312-413-3631 UIC Taylor 1-C
Th 10-12-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
F 10-13-06 8:30 pm Sleep Lab – Polysomnography, 312-996-7708 UIC Hosp 5th floor 536 East
Th 10-19-06 1:45 pm Return patient – Dr. Maria Allbright, 312-996-2901 UIC Taylor 4E
Th 10-19-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 10-23-06 8:00 am Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 10-23-06 2:30 pm Oral Exam & X-rays – Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind, 708-354-1335 507 S. Lagrange
F 10-27-06 1 pm Tooth #18 Extraction – Dr. Cynthia Satko, 708-442-1414 345 E. Burlington Riverside
T 10-31-06 8:00 am Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
T 10-31-06 12:45 pm Modern Endo – Dr. Ed Kasper, 708-784-9930 518 Hillgrove, Suite 150 Wst Spng
Th 11-2-06 7:00 pm Hypnotherapy – Dr. De Grazia, 708-383-1700 1110 Pleasant Oak Park
M 11-6-06 10 am Scaling & root planning LL – Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind, 708-354-1335 507 S. Lgrn
Th 11-9-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 11-13-06 12 pm Scaling & Root Planing LR - Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind, 708-354-1335 507 S. Lgrn
Th 11-16-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 11-20-06 8:00 am Composite Resin -2 Surface T29, Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind, 708-354-1335
T 11-21-06 7:30 am Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
Th 11-23-06 THANKSGIVING
Th 11-30-06 1:30 pm Return patient – Dr. Maria Allbright, 312-996-2901 UIC Taylor 4E
Th 11-30-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
Th 12-7-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
W 12-13-06 8:45 am Sleep Establish – Dr Herdegen, 312-413-3631 UIC Taylor 1-C
Th 12-14-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
Th 12-21-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 12-25-06 CHRISTMAS
(iffy) Th 12-28-06 4:30 pm Psychiatry – Dr. Robert Marvin, 312-413-1718 UIC Psych 1rst floor
M 1-1-06 NEW YEARS EVE
Dentist – Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind 708-354-1335
507 South LaGrange Road, La Grange, IL 60523
Ann’s Appointments (Initial Cost/Our Cost/Insurance Cost)
Mon 10-23-06 Periodic Oral Examination $ 42.00 $ 0.00 $ 42.00
Complete Series X-rays 108.00 50.00 58.00
Fri 10-27-06 Tooth #18 Extraction Est. 750.00 370.00 380.00
Tues 10-31-06 Modern Endo Eval #7 & #8 Est. 90.00 90.00 0.00
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Mon 11-6-07 Scaling & Root Planing LL 210.00 42.00 168.00
Mon 11-13-07 Scaling & Root Planing LR 210.00 42.00 168.00
Mon 11-20-07 Composite Resin -2 Surface T29 194.00 38.80 194.00
Ann’s Appointments - Remaining
Nov Composite Resin -2 Surface T31 194.00 38.80 194.00
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Dec Core Build-up for Crown T30 235.00 235.00 0.00
Ceramic/Gold Crown-Captek T30 894.00 894.00 0.00
Irrigation with Chlorhexidine LR 18.00 0.00 18.00
Ceramic/Gold Crown-Captek T2 894.00 447.00 447.00
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Jan Core Build-up for Crown T2 235.00 47.00 188.00
Irrigation with Chlorhexidine LL 18.00 0.00 18.00
Scaling & Root Planing UL 210.00 42.00 168.00
Irrigation with Chlorhexidine UL 18.00 0.00 18.00
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Feb Hx, Chart, SRP, Polish, OHI 119.00 119.00 0.00
Whitening 78.00 78.00 0.00
Partial Upper Denture 1495.00 1495.00 0.00
Total Cost Approximately $6,012
Us $3,012
Insurance $3,000 (Years 2006 & 2007)
October 24, 2006 (Addendum to October 11, 2006 notes)
Statistics
Not smoking for three months (hypnotherapy) after 25 years smoking 1 ½ pack per day
Rare drinking/no illegal drugs
Physical Fitness 45 min per day about 5 of each 7 days (3 weeks)
Diet – Appx target 1800 calories decrease 312.4 to 298.8 lbs = 13.8 lbs. loss (5 weeks), Height 5’6” added to diet GNC Women’s Ultra Mega, TR Tablets – 180 ea, GNC Natural Brand Super Flax Meal – 1 lb, and Kretschmer Toasted Wheat Germ 12 oz
Blood Glucose 7 day average 109 (86 – 129 range)
Hgb A1C 5.7 (4-6 good range)
LDL Cholesterol 171 (100-200 good range)
HDL Cholesterol 29 (40-60 good range)
Triglycerides 249 (45-150 good range)
Physical Concerns:
Sleep disorder – Was told our immediate tests were inconclusive/borderline and that we would have to wait 2-3 weeks for data to be read by doctor. Tech indicated we might need to come back for a test with C-pap machine. We’re being told our throat is confined and also affected by poor nasal.
Ulner neuropathy – Referred to an orthopedic surgeon Dr. Boonmde. No appointment yet. We’re waiting on a call back from Dr. Allbright to remind us why we’re being referred exactly. Dr. Marvin ordered from the 3-month pharmacy medicine prescribed by Dr. Allbright that is supposed to address sore nerve endings. Waiting for delivery
Osteoarthritis – Continue at gym. We have moved from 2.3 to 2.5 on treadmill up to 7 minutes. Bike speed is 8 minutes 2x at a 5 level. Weight machines 2 bars (12-24 reps).
Feet – Ordered special exfoliating foot cream because they are rough, dry, cracked
Private parts – no change (need to be strong enough to be checked). We were given a urine and blood test request to be completed before end of November appointment.
Stomach – no change/normal
Hypothyroid – no change/normal
Breathing/dizzy – still easily out of breath, frequent yawns, drowsy, hard to concentrate, easily confused (we’re confused a lot though due to parts)
Memory – Tried not to get overwhelmed by appointments, so wrote out schedule after missing one
Menopause – We’re at about 4 months without period – we found menopause just 12 months without a period. We’ll see how this next period of time goes between now and July
Hair loss – Dr. Albright thought this might be due to a loss of iron, so we made sure we had a vitamin with 100%, and we’re trying a more expensive shampoo to see if that helps
Ears – Dr. Albright prescribed ear drops because the ears were both dry
Dentist – See abundant notes centered on Dr. Carolyn Bronke Wind and referrals
Mental Concerns
Multiplicity – no change – we back to thinking we’re strange, but interesting J We’re not going to as many multiple meetings – maybe one of four offered
Depression – now about 5-6 weeks since last suicidal ideation. Feel better about Dr. Marvin being here, but a little weary of Christmas scheduling … lost the 10-23-06 appointment to forgetfulness. Trying not to feel frail. Holding the thought most often that I would like to just take care of myself without having to work.
Anxiety – Still having trouble facing work and deadlines. We can’t yet get the mail and our friend still shops and freezes dinner for us. We seem able to boil and microwave if not over 10-12 minutes one-step. Our friend is helping with positive support and financial assistance with dental loan.
Obsessive/compulsive – been trying to focus on health and improving living environment. Continue work on self-regulation. We have the house better picked up but still under-down dirty. Had to be called off after placing call to a maid service at $200 each 3 weeks. Our friend said NO. Check book balance about $50 – 6 days to payday. Sent in mail today contract to rent one more year. This will be six years at one place. Seem centered on not being able to do things without back pain. Trying to better focus on becoming healthier. Still tied pretty close to computer and stuffed dog fore security.
OVERALL: Easily overwhelmed, but resolved– trying to be cautious with crabbiness – especially with friend, because he certainly doesn’t deserve it.
posted by Ann Marie @ 10/24/2006 06:47:00 PM
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