Ruh-Roh

Thought I had a post in the ready, but guess not.  So this might not be the world's best blog today -- oh, yeah, it's NEVER the world's best blog.  But apparently, it's the one you are reading so I need to do right.

Today I think we'll talk about the name that's given to medications.  Who gets to do that?  Because whomever it is needs to work a little harder at their job. 

Humira (the trade name) -- It's actually "adalimumab."  Try saying that a couple of times in a row.  Try saying it once!  Really?  You couldn't come up with something better than that?

Aciphex --  I'm no linguist but it sounds like something we're not supposed to be talking about in public.

Myrbetriq -- This is for overactive bladder.  Just for my own peace of mind and the pronunciation factor, I'd go for Flomax instead.

Urispas -- Yep.  Does just what it says. Stops bladder spasms.  I could have used those a few days ago.

I bet there are more of them.  I'll try to watch the ads on TV and see if there are some others that bear repeating --- repeating ... repeating. 

As I'm writing this, I realized that we were supposed to have a posting about some of the groups in the Middle East -- and delve into what their designation actually means.  And I didn't.

There have just been so many things happening lately between the storm damage to the house and my sister's fall, my brain is on a hiatus.  Hey, wait a minute.  That's a good name for a medication -- hiatus.  It could be for a family riddled with sibling rivalty -- "I hate us." 

My niece loves a funny bit done by a comedian that makes fun of drug names, and he offers some of his own.  It is a classic.  I'll have to try and find that too. 

So that's all I've got this morning.  Today is my granddaughter's birthday party -- held over from May so they could have the kids over to swim.  Picked a good day for it apparently.

Have a wonderful Saturday!  I'll talk to you on Tuesday morning then.

Karen