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Busy Day

October 6th, 2016 at 01:39 am

What a busy day it was. I worked three hours this morning, then drove home and went to Planet Fitness. Then I went to physical therapy, then I grocery-shopped, and then went to the doctor, and then to the pharmacy. I feel like I've been running nonstop. I also did a load of laundry after I finally came home for good.

There is bad news and good news. The good news is that my doctor did not want to discuss diabetes. The bad news is that my kidneys are starting to function less efficiently, and I have inflammation. He wanted to put me back on a statin, even though my cholesterol numbers are acceptable. He put me on generic Crestor, which is still expensive -- it will be $44 per month. But it is the one least likely to cause the muscle spasms that bothered me so much at night.

So my spending today included the $44 for the prescription, as well as $29 at the grocery and $4 for parking. I shopped at Jewel and bought ten items: dishwasher detergent, creamer, shredded cheese, almond milk, eggs, a package of frozen pasta & peas, strawberries, a package of fresh melon pieces, a package of cut-up veggies, and sourdough bread.

Variables spending is already at 37%, and I have three full weeks to go. I'm discouraged.

4 Responses to “Busy Day”

  1. rob62521 Says:
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    Hope the meds help with no side effects. Good news on no diabetes talk. Hang in there...bet you will do OK moneywise.

  2. Carol Says:
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    I think you will manage the spending just fine-- don't be discouraged-- that was a tiring day--and no fun to go on statin again.

  3. Househopeful Says:
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    I agree to not be discouraged. Medications that are necessary to your health certainly are more need than want. Still, unexpected expenses are no fun.

  4. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    Sorry about the not so great news from the doc. Hope the meds help!

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