Lukner Medical Clinic, LLC

02/21/2026

A meta-analysis of 55 longitudinal studies found that spiritual exposures, including religious service attendance, are associated with reduced risk of harmful or hazardous alcohol and other drug use.

Across more than 540 000 participants, spiritual involvement was linked to a 13% lower risk of substance use, with an 18% reduced risk among those attending religious services more than weekly.

The protective association was consistent across alcohol, to***co, ma*****na, and illicit drugs, highlighting implications for and prevention strategies in clinical and community settings.

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02/07/2026

Let’s have a conversation—without judgment and without pressure. 🥂✨
Rethinking your relationship with alcohol or other substances isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone. Your local Be Well Texas team is right here in Pampa to provide a safe, supportive space whenever you're ready to talk.
• 📞 Call us 24/7: 806-329-3050
• 📍 Visit us: Pampa Mall, 2545 Perryton Pkwy, Ste. 31
• 🌐 Learn more: BeWellTexas.org

02/06/2026

Between the Doors: The Sacred Pause of a Healer 🩺✨

Every exam room door represents a transition. Behind one, a heavy conversation just ended. Behind the next, a new story is waiting to be told.

At Lukner Medical Clinic, we believe healing is a partnership of medicine and spirit. Here is a guide for the "Threshold Moments" in your day:

THE CLOSING (Releasing the last patient)
“Lord, I place this patient in Your hands. What I could do, I have done. What I cannot do, You can. Guard what was spoken and bring healing where I cannot reach. Amen.”

THE THRESHOLD (Resetting your heart)
“New eyes. New ears. Your wisdom.” (A 6-word breath prayer to use while washing your hands).

THE OPENING (Preparing for the next patient)
“Lord, don’t let me go on autopilot. Even in the routine, let me notice what matters. Let me see the person, not just the problem.”

The Physician’s Daily Prayer:
"Where I’m skilled, keep me humble. Where I’m uncertain, keep me honest. Where I’m weary, keep me kind."

To our fellow healthcare workers: Which of these do you need today? Let us know in the comments so we can pray for you. 🙏

Lukner Medical Clinic:
Innovative, effective care.
Primary & internal medicine for adults & teens.

02/03/2026

🤧 HEALTH ALERT: Pampa Community Update 🤧

We’re seeing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases at the clinic, and Influenza A & B are also making the rounds at high levels. If you or your family are feeling under the weather, we want to help you get ahead of it!

🌡️ SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR: Fever, cough, body aches, or congestion.

🚗 NEW TESTING & TREATMENT PROCESS: To keep everyone safe and comfortable, you don’t even have to come inside! Simply drive up and call Dr. Lukner’s direct number at 📞 806-425-3179. Let us know you’re here at the clinic in your car/truck and want to get tested and/or treated.

✨ WHY TIMING MATTERS: Early diagnosis is key! Antiviral treatments for the flu and COVID work best when started within the first 48–72 hours of symptoms.

⚠️ PRO TIP: Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, NOT viruses like the flu or COVID. Let us help you determine exactly what’s causing your symptoms so you get the RIGHT treatment.

Stay well, Pampa! 💙

01/29/2026

🤠 ADHD Management: Panhandle Style

Living in the Texas Panhandle requires a specific kind of focus. Whether you’re managing a household, a business, or heading out for a long haul to Amarillo, an ADHD brain can sometimes feel like a high-performance engine without a steering wheel.

At Lukner Medical Clinic, we believe managing ADHD isn't about "fixing" your brain, it’s about outsmarting the chaos. Here are four high-impact strategies tailored for our life out here:

1. The "Landing Strip" Strategy
In a place where we’re constantly switching between the truck, the office, and the house, losing your keys or wallet is a massive time-sink.

* The Fix: Create one and only one spot by the door for the "Essentials." If it’s not on the landing strip, it doesn’t exist. This saves you from that 20-minute "where are my keys?" panic when you're already running late for a meeting in town.

2. Harness the "Body Double"
Sometimes, the hardest part of ADHD is just starting a boring task (like paperwork or organizing the shed).

* The Fix: Work with a "partner." In clinical terms, this is "body doubling." Simply having someone else in the room even if they’re just reading a book while you tackle the mail provides a "social anchor" that keeps your brain on task. It’s like having a buddy help you fix a fence; the work goes faster when you aren't doing it alone.

3. Build a "Dopamine Menu"
Our brains crave stimulation. When we get bored, we tend to reach for the phone or get distracted by "shiny" new projects.

* The Fix: Keep a literal list of 5-minute "resets" that work for you. Maybe it’s stepping out onto the porch to look at the horizon, a quick walk, or listening to one favorite song. When you feel that "brain fog" rolling in, pick one item from your menu to reset your focus.

4. Respect the "Buffer"
Panhandle life involves a lot of windshield time. ADHD brains often struggle with "time blindness" underestimating how long things actually take.

* The Fix: The "Plus 15" Rule. If you think the drive or the task will take 30 minutes, tell yourself it takes 45. Giving yourself permission to be "early" is the best way to eliminate the high-cortisol stress of rushing down Hwy 60.

> The Bottom Line: You don’t need a perfectly organized life to be successful. You just need a system that respects how your brain actually works.

We want to hear from you: What’s the one "hack" that keeps you on track during a busy week in Pampa? Drop a comment below! 👇

Lukner Medical Clinic:
Innovative, effective care.
Primary & internal medicine for adults & teens.

01/22/2026

Do your legs have a mind of their own at night?

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects millions of Americans, causing an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, especially in the evening when you’re trying to relax or sleep. Many people suffer for years without realizing there’s a name for what they’re experiencing, or that effective treatments exist.

If you find yourself constantly shifting your legs at night, pacing the floor, or losing sleep because of creeping, tingling, or aching sensations that only improve when you move, you may have RLS.

The good news: RLS is diagnosed based on your symptoms alone (no sleep study required), and treatment often starts with som**hing as simple as correcting low iron levels. We test all patients with RLS symptoms for iron deficiency because repleting iron stores can significantly improve or even resolve symptoms.

It’s also important to review your medications. Some common drugs, including certain antihistamines, antidepressants, and anti-nausea medications, can trigger or worsen RLS.

See infographic from JAMA.

If your legs won’t let you rest, let’s talk about it at your next visit. Quality sleep matters for your overall health.

Lukner Medical Clinic, PLLC
Pampa, Texas
📞 806-329-3050
🌐 LuknerMed.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Do not start, stop, or change any medications, vitamins, or supplements based on this information. Please consult with your healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

01/22/2026

Wait... did we read that right? 🧐

Walmart is offering a 2-year service plan on COVID-19/Flu tests. We have so many questions...

🛠️ Does the swab get a 10,000-mile tune-up?
💻 Is there a software update for our nostrils?
🚗 Does it come with roadside assistance?

All we know is: Our swabs definitely need service! 😜 👃

In all seriousness, if you want a test that works the first time—without the "extended warranty" or the sales pitch—come see us at Lukner Medical Clinic. Real care, real results, and zero hidden service fees! 🩺💙

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01/10/2026

Are you worried about someone you love? Sometimes good people get lost.

Here is a story of a real life neighbor we helped right here in our community.

Bob was a smart and hard worker. He started taking pain pills and m**h just to keep up with his hard work and long hours. As time went by his family life fell apart. His boss could not depend on him anymore. He started to feel sick and tired more often. He was also very scared because he knew Fentanyl was being mixed into almost everything on the street.

Bob came to see us at Lukner Medical Clinic in Pampa. We worked with Bob on his treatment. We helped him with his back pain and his anxiety in a safe way. Bob started getting more work and felt like himself again.

🌟 THIS PAST CHRISTMAS 2025 WE CELEBRATED THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL WITH BOB: THE GIFT OF HIS SOBRIETY 🌟

Eventually he was able to come completely clean and sober. We are so proud of Bob. It was an honor to be part of his journey.

We want to help your loved one find their way back too. Our staff lives right here in this community. We are your neighbors and we truly care about you and your family. Our patients say we are kind and that we listen to their concerns.

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
❓ What substance use problems do you help with?
We help with many concerns including alcohol m**h and Fentanyl. We also help with he**in hydrocodone oxycodone and other pain meds as well as Xanax sedatives and tranquilizers.

❓ Is this care really free for some people?
Yes it is true. We have funding from the State of Texas to pay for the care of patients who need help and do not have health insurance.

❓ Do you also treat depression and anxiety?
We can treat depression anxiety PTSD and other conditions right here in Pampa. Many people use alcohol to try to feel better so we treat the root cause.

❓ What kind of treatment do you offer?
We offer care for detox and recovery that your loved one can get while still living at home. If they need to stay at a hospital for a while we can help with those referrals too.

❓ How do we pay for care?
We accept Medicare Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans. If your loved one does not have insurance we have funding available to help pay for their care.

❓ When can I reach out for help?
Help is available 24 hours a day. You can call us anytime to get more information or to help your loved one become a patient.

❓ Do you also help teens?
Yes we do. We are committed to reaching teens with drug and alcohol problems with effective help. Getting help at a younger age can change a person's whole life.

❓ Do you help with finding a job or a place to live?
This is a very important part of what we do. We help with job training and finding a place to live. We even have housing for parents with children as they go through recovery. We also have people who have been through recovery themselves who can talk with you.

No one has to go through recovery alone. Help is right here in Pampa.

Call 📞 806 329 3050 x1, message us on Facebook, or go to https://luknermed.com anytime for help.

01/07/2026

🏥 Flu Season Alert – Lukner Medical Clinic is Here for You!

Influenza is spreading in our community, and we want to make it easy for you to get the care you need—fast.

No appointment necessary. Simply drive to our clinic, and we'll come to YOU.
Here's how it works:

🚗 Drive to our clinic
Call 806-329-3050 x1 and let us know you have an urgent medical condition and are waiting outside
Stay in your car—we'll come out, evaluate you, and prescribe treatment right there

⏰ When:
Monday – Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM

📍 Where to find us:
2545 Perryton Pkwy, STE 31
Pampa, TX 79065
(Located in the Pampa Mall, behind Fire Creek Bar & Grill—just across the parking lot)

💳 Insurance & Payment:
We accept most health insurance plans and Medicare. For this promotion, we are also accepting Medicaid. Cash visits are just $75. (Note: We are unable to accept Ambetter or Wellcare at this time.)

Don't wait until you feel worse. If you or a loved one is experiencing flu-like symptoms, come see us today. Let's keep our community healthy together. 💙

Lukner Medical Clinic, PLLC
📞 806-329-3050 x1

01/05/2026

🚨 Gout Raises Heart Attack Risk: What You Should Know ❤️🦶

At Lukner Medical Clinic in Pampa, we want to share som**hing important: people with gout have a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Why can gout raise heart risk?

Gout isn’t just “a sore toe.” It happens when uric acid builds up and forms tiny crystals in the joints. This can cause painful gout flares (attacks).

During a flare, your body has high inflammation. Inflammation can:
• stress your heart
• irritate blood vessels
• raise blood pressure
• increase the chance of heart attack or stroke

Also, many people with gout also have high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, or extra weight—and those can also raise heart risk.

The good news: you can lower the risk ✅

Here are simple steps that help protect your heart and reduce gout flares:

1) Control uric acid long-term

If gout keeps coming back, or if you have kidney disease or very high uric acid, your provider may recommend a daily medicine to lower uric acid (urate-lowering therapy).

A common goal is a uric acid level below 6.0. Over time, this can help prevent flares and protect your joints. Fewer flares may also mean less stress on your heart.

2) Don’t stop gout medicine on your own

Stopping and starting can trigger more flares. If you have questions, call us; we’ll help.

3) Protect your kidneys

Kidney disease and gout often travel together. Healthier kidneys can help with uric acid control—and heart health too.

4) Heart-healthy habits that also help gout

• Drink plenty of water
• Limit sugary drinks (sweet tea and soda)
• Cut back on alcohol (especially beer)
• Limit organ meats and large amounts of red meat
• Choose more fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins
• Work toward a healthy weight (small changes help)
• Move your body most days (walks count!)

5) Know your numbers

Ask about: blood pressure, cholesterol, A1c (blood sugar), kidney labs, and uric acid.

When to call us 📞

If you have gout and also have:
• chest pain or shortness of breath
• swelling in your legs
• frequent gout flares
• kidney disease
• very high uric acid
…please reach out. We can make a plan to lower flare risk and protect your heart.

We’re here for you, Pampa and the Texas Panhandle.
📍 Lukner Medical Clinic, Pampa, TX
☎️ 806-329-3050
🌐 https://luknermed.com

This post is for education and does not replace medical advice for your specific situation.

01/01/2026

Babies and moms bond when mom sings. 🥰

12/26/2025

Heavy drinking over a long time can shrink brain cells and lead to alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) and certain types of dementia. What to know about alcohol and the aging process: https://wb.md/4j0n1QF