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Sort of a vent but wondering if others feel this way. I have 2 kids with ADHD and both are on medication so regular check in appointments are required to be able to get their Rxs refilled. 3 months goes so quickly and I guess I feel like I'm constantly having these appointments and there's not muc...
My husband is 48 and not overweight, diabetic, or a smoker and does not have any heart issues. But has had ED issues that came out of the blue 5-6 years ago. He has seen 2 different urologists since this started who have done a bunch of exams, tests etc. etc. showing no medical issues and then presc...
My son turns 18 yrs old and has his very last appointment with Dr. Dave at Lurie's Town and Country. I am looking for a recommendation for male internist for him now that he's aged out of Town and Country. I called Dr. Evan Ng's office at Michigan Avenue Internist, but Dr. Ng is only taking new clie...
Overall, I like ...no, love... living in Chicago. But having to fight with the City over how to pay a parking ticket I objectively didn't deserve, from the ease and space of a friend's suburban home makes me wonder why I put up with the BS. ...
I have not been able to schedule an AF delivery for several days - no delivery slots available. This is a mainstay for us as I can never get to the store during the week. Anyone know what's going on? ...
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