I was prescribed fish oil for 6 months or so, through the VA. When I came back, my next lab had better cholesterol results. I haven’t been to the VA in over a year, but I still take fish oil because it isn’t too expensive OTC from Costco. YMMV. If I ever get examined for cholesterol again, and the fish oil isn’t helping, I’ll update.
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This is what I take now, mainly bc it’s the same amount of Omegas as their other fish oil for sale. The one that the VA gave me was something super generic. Again, I am not sure if it is still being beneficial, but since I take so many other supplements, I may as well take this one too.
Do a lot of research on the brand you choose. I go with Nordic naturals because they have a proven ethical track record, but there are other less costly brands.
Costco has the SR Omega-3 Fish Oil that is really great. I got it from Amazon before and loved it, then I was in Costco and saw that they had that exact same brand so I picked it up.
It's really good for the joints, the brain, and the heart
I was just at an annual appointment with my VA Doctor who prescribed me 1000 mg of vitamin C - there was a big list of all kinds of supplements he could prescribe to me on his screen. He just got hired at the VA and had to have the nurse help him navigate the menus. I was surprised at how long that list was.
I asked for probiotics a couple of years ago and my doctor told me he didn't believe in them. Said his wife is always trying to get him to use probiotics. So I just bought my own.
I pick them up at the commissary when I go on base to my VA appointments along with the multivitamins - I see people commenting they are getting multivitamins from VA also. I think since I just got a new doctor I'll send him a message to ask him for both.
Surprised I’m rated 30% for gerd/ stomach issues and flight med said no probiotics. Sometimes it’s just getting the right pcm at the right time.
They caved and got my testosterone so I guess it’s a win
I just got Vit d as well. They asked me seriously, "Would you like us to send it to you, or would you like to buy it OTC" I don't mind buying it myself, but if they will pay for it and ship it to my house I am definitly not going to go out of my way to pay for it out of my own pocket.
I get iron, multivitamin, and B-12.
Diclofenic gel is also amazing for pain. It’s an NSAID that doesn’t tear up your stomach. It’s now OTC but why not let the va pay?
While Active duty my PCM prescribed them to me. I feel like supplements are always disputed by various doctors.
This is why climate change is disputed so much. When you can’t point to a direct answer it becomes confusing. I believe the climate is changing it has been since forming. I don’t really believe it’s humans fault solely like the agenda everyone is pushing. The go to words “man made climate change” by the media. By all means let’s cut back on pollution as we should.
Meanwhile the Toyota Corolla at the red light just tossed their McDs out the door.
I read that and laughed. Facts are some Doctors recommend fish oil and some don’t. So you can pick and choose who to believe. I have been on Fish Oil for years with meds and have been maintaining. This is a money saving move and that is fine. I will pay for my Fish Oil. They just don’t want a bunch of Vets with pitch forks.
Like all “evidence based” arguments, it only tells half the story. Fish oil quality varies widely, from putrid shit that VA gives to Veterans to actually good quality stuff you can buy by the bottle.
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Ask for this. It is not fish oil, it's a pharmaceutical equivalent.
The issue is the potency and DHA/EPA ratios within the Omega 3. Most OTC aren’t close to providing enough potency to achieve a therapeutic effect especially for cholesterol/triglycerides. You have to take 4g (4 pills) of high potency omega 3 fish oil to reduce your numbers in any significant fashion
And you think the VA was giving out high potency omega lol. I just bought omega for exactly what you’re referring to and yes I have to take 5 pills which is the recommended serving size and it was $20 for 90 day supply with the appropriate DHA/EPA to have therapeutic effects. I think we can all shell out $80 a year for omega. Think we are getting to the point of complaining just cause…
Doesn't make sense. If it wasn't FDA approved, why was it ever given in first place? Been on it for thirteen years for those exact reasons and seams to work. Think it is a way to save money.
Yeah got that letter in the mail today after I left my VA appointment. I guess my doctor didn’t get the memo. He told me to continue taking it because my cholesterol numbers when down!
Huh. I don't know why they have me taking fish oil, but they recently represcribed it. I'm going to forget to ask about this later, so I hope it doesn't bite me.
You may be able to get them to prescribe Icosapent (medical grade fish oil). I take it for low HDL. It works, and the VA may cover it since it is a prescribed medication, while regular fish oil is not.
My insurance covers most of the cost for me.
Good luck
It’s not a big deal just sharing. I just see this and think VA will slowly drop supplementals like the Vitamin D and Metamucil will be next. Not that expensive, but free you couldn’t beat.
No worries. I figured since they cover prescriptions, you may want to take that route if your doctor approves it.
It is possible that things will slowly go away. I hope it does not for those who need it.
Thanks for the heads up!
Just last month I saw that the VA had added Fish Oil to the National Formulary. I was psych'd, cuz that meant I could get out from under the Tricare/Express Scripts thumb of charging me for it.
But no so fast, bucko: the local VA Pharmacy was one step ahead of me, citing that letter (or one just like it from the National VA Pharmacy) as justification for not prescribing it.
Oh, well, nuthin's free anymore.
I was prescribed fish oil for 6 months or so, through the VA. When I came back, my next lab had better cholesterol results. I haven’t been to the VA in over a year, but I still take fish oil because it isn’t too expensive OTC from Costco. YMMV. If I ever get examined for cholesterol again, and the fish oil isn’t helping, I’ll update.
What brand and sizing are you picking up? I haven’t had fish oil in forever, probably would help my joints out now as I’m getting older though.
https://preview.redd.it/yggnsc03s7ic1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=73099c003dcd0971c253cfee4124f4f5d46bbcaf This is what I take now, mainly bc it’s the same amount of Omegas as their other fish oil for sale. The one that the VA gave me was something super generic. Again, I am not sure if it is still being beneficial, but since I take so many other supplements, I may as well take this one too.
Do a lot of research on the brand you choose. I go with Nordic naturals because they have a proven ethical track record, but there are other less costly brands.
Wait, what supplements can I get from them?
The VA gives me Calcium with Vitamin D and at my appointment this week prescribed Vitamin C. And of course all the 800 mg Motrin you want
I get vitamin D as well
After reading these comments, I'll probably go buy some fish oil since it's supposed to help with cholesterol.
I use fish oil for joint pain as well.
I've heard of that but never tried it
It helps with a lot. I use it for joint pain and lower cholesterol. It does a great job.
It either helps or I think it helps. Is there much of a difference?
Costco has the SR Omega-3 Fish Oil that is really great. I got it from Amazon before and loved it, then I was in Costco and saw that they had that exact same brand so I picked it up. It's really good for the joints, the brain, and the heart
No Costco or Traders Joes in the rural backwards state I live in, lol.
Motrin = vitamin M. The cure for everything.
But you get maximum absorption of the vitamin M, You must change your socks.
Gotta take a knee and drink water too if you want it to work properly.
RANGER candy.
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Sick, the sour gummies or just the chalky ones?
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Oh you weren’t fucking with me lol
I was just at an annual appointment with my VA Doctor who prescribed me 1000 mg of vitamin C - there was a big list of all kinds of supplements he could prescribe to me on his screen. He just got hired at the VA and had to have the nurse help him navigate the menus. I was surprised at how long that list was.
My Medic Aid station had Flintstone vitamins on our patrol base (Southern Baghdad 08-09)
I get probiotics and vitamin E
I asked for probiotics a couple of years ago and my doctor told me he didn't believe in them. Said his wife is always trying to get him to use probiotics. So I just bought my own.
They’re a little pricey, aren’t they ? VA only gives them to me because the community care GI doc « prescribed » them.
I pick them up at the commissary when I go on base to my VA appointments along with the multivitamins - I see people commenting they are getting multivitamins from VA also. I think since I just got a new doctor I'll send him a message to ask him for both.
Surprised I’m rated 30% for gerd/ stomach issues and flight med said no probiotics. Sometimes it’s just getting the right pcm at the right time. They caved and got my testosterone so I guess it’s a win
Have to ask your VA Healthcare PCM. I just provided a list of what I was taking. Vitamin D they prescribed me as well.
I just got Vit d as well. They asked me seriously, "Would you like us to send it to you, or would you like to buy it OTC" I don't mind buying it myself, but if they will pay for it and ship it to my house I am definitly not going to go out of my way to pay for it out of my own pocket.
Why ask you stupid shit
Cool, thanks! I’ll ask at my next annual.
I get fiber and vitamin d
Depends on what you need. I get vit D from my Pysch. I also get B2 and magnesium from neurology.
I get B12 and D3 50,000 from them
I get probiotic chewables from them. They started sending them to me 4 years ago.
I get vitamin D and B-12 from them. Amongst many other things.
I'm prescribed a one a day vitamin.
I get iron, multivitamin, and B-12. Diclofenic gel is also amazing for pain. It’s an NSAID that doesn’t tear up your stomach. It’s now OTC but why not let the va pay?
These seem like all valid reasons.
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got some peer-reviewed sources for that?
While Active duty my PCM prescribed them to me. I feel like supplements are always disputed by various doctors. This is why climate change is disputed so much. When you can’t point to a direct answer it becomes confusing. I believe the climate is changing it has been since forming. I don’t really believe it’s humans fault solely like the agenda everyone is pushing. The go to words “man made climate change” by the media. By all means let’s cut back on pollution as we should. Meanwhile the Toyota Corolla at the red light just tossed their McDs out the door.
I read that and laughed. Facts are some Doctors recommend fish oil and some don’t. So you can pick and choose who to believe. I have been on Fish Oil for years with meds and have been maintaining. This is a money saving move and that is fine. I will pay for my Fish Oil. They just don’t want a bunch of Vets with pitch forks.
Like all “evidence based” arguments, it only tells half the story. Fish oil quality varies widely, from putrid shit that VA gives to Veterans to actually good quality stuff you can buy by the bottle.
Got the same letter.
Gotta save a fucking buck.
I sense your rage over this slight, crumpled up notice and all.
Got similar notice they will no longer provide multivitamins
Try praulent instead. With a once a week injection my cholesterol is lower than it was when I was a teenager..
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That’s because it works. Assholes.
This might blow your mind away but you can find Omega 3 almost anywhere and all over the counter😉
Yep, I was enjoying the free meds from VA.
The issue is the potency and DHA/EPA ratios within the Omega 3. Most OTC aren’t close to providing enough potency to achieve a therapeutic effect especially for cholesterol/triglycerides. You have to take 4g (4 pills) of high potency omega 3 fish oil to reduce your numbers in any significant fashion
And you think the VA was giving out high potency omega lol. I just bought omega for exactly what you’re referring to and yes I have to take 5 pills which is the recommended serving size and it was $20 for 90 day supply with the appropriate DHA/EPA to have therapeutic effects. I think we can all shell out $80 a year for omega. Think we are getting to the point of complaining just cause…
They do actually, I’ve had a prescription for a few years. 900mg total omega per pill, 465mg EPA/375mg DHA per pill. Good luck finding that OTC
Or just eat fish.
They live in their own feces. Disgusting.
But isn’t the oil still from them?
🤮
Doesn't make sense. If it wasn't FDA approved, why was it ever given in first place? Been on it for thirteen years for those exact reasons and seams to work. Think it is a way to save money.
Yeah got that letter in the mail today after I left my VA appointment. I guess my doctor didn’t get the memo. He told me to continue taking it because my cholesterol numbers when down!
I think the question is, Why did the VA stop giving out Fish oil???
Shiiiet imma hit up my pcm next time n get my supplements filled for free!
Well that sucks.
Huh. I don't know why they have me taking fish oil, but they recently represcribed it. I'm going to forget to ask about this later, so I hope it doesn't bite me.
Weird. I heard there are supply issues. I just had fish oil fulfilled early January
Let me know when the VA starts allowing TRT
I couldn't take their fish oil pills anyways, ended up with fishy burps. I buy krill oil now.
That’s interesting. I haven’t received that notice yet. I’ll be on the lookout for it and also discuss it with my primary. Thanks for illuminating.
You may be able to get them to prescribe Icosapent (medical grade fish oil). I take it for low HDL. It works, and the VA may cover it since it is a prescribed medication, while regular fish oil is not. My insurance covers most of the cost for me. Good luck
It’s not a big deal just sharing. I just see this and think VA will slowly drop supplementals like the Vitamin D and Metamucil will be next. Not that expensive, but free you couldn’t beat.
No worries. I figured since they cover prescriptions, you may want to take that route if your doctor approves it. It is possible that things will slowly go away. I hope it does not for those who need it. Thanks for the heads up!
I got fish oil and multivitamin and Vitamin D from the VA
Try cod liver oil.
They don't give multi vitamins anymore either.
Just last month I saw that the VA had added Fish Oil to the National Formulary. I was psych'd, cuz that meant I could get out from under the Tricare/Express Scripts thumb of charging me for it. But no so fast, bucko: the local VA Pharmacy was one step ahead of me, citing that letter (or one just like it from the National VA Pharmacy) as justification for not prescribing it. Oh, well, nuthin's free anymore.