Hey Pip! AP alert in Korea | Arthritis Information

Hey Pip and everyone:

I went to get a flu shot here in South Korea. I found a local doctor that spoke English. WooHoo! She asked a lot of preliminary questions before shot like what medications I was on. When I mentioned antibiotics, her eyes widened and she asked if I had an infection.

I explained all about Minocin and using it to treat my RA. She was shocked and shaking her head. She kept saying that South Korea doesn't know about this. So I gave her the roadback.org website and I hope she does some research.

The flu shot didn't hurt until she spend a minute rubbing it in after she gave it to me. She said that would keep it from hurting later. It really hurt while she did that but it hasn't hurt since and usually my arm is sore for a few days.

I'm glad to find a doctor within walking distance that speaks English. I do miss the ability to communicate with anyone!

Things are going great here except today North Korea threatened to turn South Korea into "debris." Lots of fighter jets going overhead but that happens from time to time. I now appreciate the relationship the U.S. has with Canada and Mexico! Living so near the enemy can be stressful.

Becky

hey Becky! glad to hear you found an english speaking doc...

I'm not familiar w/ your story... why are you in Korea?

Becky -

Been worried about you girl! Glad to hear you're OK and you found a doc that speaks English! WooHoo.

Hugs,

Pip

Hubby had the opportunity through his company to relocate to South Korea for 3 years. It has always been a dream of his so with the kids grown, I said why not!

It's the best decision we've ever made. I've learned so much about myself and about South Korea. I even have my first Korean craft book coming out next year in the U.S.

If anyone has complaints about where you live, just live in another country, it will make you appreciate everything you do have. Korea is like living back in the 70's in the U.S. It's taking a lot of adjusting to the cultural differences and I have my bad days but I had those even back home.

My RA has been doing really well and I sometimes forget I have it. I'll never forget the bad times with it. South Korea doesn't believe in taking drugs as much as we do in the U.S. They love their Asian medicine doctors and "magic juice." They love cupping for aches and pains along with acupuncture. All kinds of different roots and herbs that can cure just about anything. It's been an educational adventure for me too.

Becky

Becky - are you writing down the herbs and things? Maybe another book in the works?

Hugs,

Pip