I got a checkup today. Everything was pretty normal. Got scheduled for another colonoscopy. The doctor felt he had to explain what it was and why they were doing it. I didn't have the energy to explain that I had been hearing about them since before I could read and that I had once colonoscoped a jacuzzi. And..... got a name of a physician to call to talk to about the Big V.
I also tried to make a case for a Modafinil prescription. I said that I had a swing shift situation and with kids and all, I sometimes experienced EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS and probably was a danger to myself and others. I saw an article about something called Modafinil or Provigil. He cut me off and very gravely said, "that stuff is only for sick people. Its addictive and if you feel sleepy its up to you to modify your sleep schedule." I didn't push it. I didn't tell him that the FDA opened up the use for this to just about everyone who felt the least bit sleepy. I didn't insist he make a note of the conversation in case, god forbid, I should fall asleep while while operating a computer and hurt myself or someone else.
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