When my son was six months old, I was diagnosed with post-pregnancy thyroiditis. This condition causes extreme swings in thyroid hormone levels, resulting in a variety of symptoms as the body tries to regulate itself.
My hair was falling out in large clumps. I was experiencing severe night sweats, and changed my bed sheets every morning. My stomach was a wreck and my mood was all over the place.
My symptoms persisted until I was referred to an endocrinologist who diagnosed my condition and prescribed a daily medication.
I was having trouble remembering to refill my prescriptions, until I learned that my pharmacy offers an automated refill service. Now that I’ve enrolled, my prescription is automatically renewed each month and I receive a text message on my phone when it’s ready to be picked up.
My thyroid levels have since stabilized and most likely I will take medication daily for the rest of my life.
Though I do have to remember to take my medication every morning, I no longer have to remember to renew my prescription.
What a relief!
Costco, Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart, and Target all offer automatic refill services for maintenance prescriptions, free of charge. There are many other pharmacies that offer this service as well.
If you take prescription medication regularly, check with your pharmacist to find out if an automated refill service is an option for you.
To your health,
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