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deurbano

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3. This is wonderful news! My adult daughter uses a wheelchair and it has always been a challenge to weigh her.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Aug 10, 2024, 09:38 AM

Aug 10

Like, we wanted Paxlovid to be an option for treatment of COVID, but there is a weight requirement, and we knew she she was borderline, but not exactly where she fell. Thankfully, her primary care provider is in a hospital, so she was able to access a scale, and since she was under the limit for the drug, I started fattening her up a bit. (Just in case.) A couple of months ago, I went to a new doctor (for myself), and she has a wheelchair accessible scale in the regular exam room that folds up against the wall, so takes up very little space. Progress!

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Justice Department Rule To Improve Medical Care Access For Disabled People Is Finalized [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 10 OP

When my DH developed Parkinson's, we marybourg Aug 10 #1

Long time coming, but this is another good step -or roll-in the right direction! FailureToCommunicate Aug 10 #2

This is wonderful news! My adult daughter uses a wheelchair and it has always been a challenge to weigh her. deurbano Aug 10 #3

Awesome News yankee87 Aug 10 #4

This kinda goes to my issues... slightlv Aug 10 #5

I am having the same problem and I'm 5'3". And old. marybourg Aug 11 #6