It's funny, before I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis I never carried a purse. Now 10 years later the size of my purse is determined by the amount of medical supplies I need. My purse was it's largest during my ostomy days when I had to have everything needed in case of an appliance change. Now my purse is smaller, but still holds the keys to my health.
I am nicknamed the traveling pharmacy, and you can hear me coming from yards away by the sound of the pills in their containers as I walk. Looking in my purse today I have 4 prescription bottles and a supplement. So no wonder I sound like a tic-tac case when walking. These medications include my antibiotic, pain medication, and two different types of muscle relaxers. I also have Gas-X and Pepto Bismal for those moments that I need them. At the bottom of my purse is my butt cream, Calmoseptine. I never leave home without it. It is the fire extinguisher for when my rear decides it's going to ignite. There is also Burt's Bees lip balm. A side effect to always being dehydrated is chapped lips. Another thing I never leave home without. The final IBD item in my purse is a pad. Most girls have one in their purse, but mine is for butt leaks and not girlie times.
Then of course is the usual stuff in a purse. I have my wallet with hopefully some cash, credit/debit cards, store discount cards, and the much needed insurance card and list of medications. I carry my check book (dated I know), and a pen. There is some gum and tissues. There are business cards. A must for any real estate agent. Sometimes there is my cell phone, sometimes it never actually makes it into my purse. Another thing I always have with me although not in my purse is water.
It sounds like a lot, but it isn't so much. My purse is small for today's standards. I've beginning to get used to carrying a purse after 10 years. Although there are times I still leave it behind.
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