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JerseyKrissi72 -> Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:01:24 AM)
As we get older it seems we have one problem after another...are you on a medication every day? What medication do you take? Post information about your condition..sometimes, it's nice to have someone to chat with that understands your medical problems because they are going through the same thing..so, I'll start.. ***(Hypothyroidism) is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone.. Hypothyroidism, or underactivity of the thyroid gland, may cause a variety of symptoms and may affect all body functions. The body's normal rate of functioning slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness. The symptoms may vary from mild to severe, with the most severe form called myxedema, which is a medical emergency.

LaTigresse -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:07:33 AM)
Well Krissi, I am of the mind that most people are on medications because it is the easy route. They don't take care of their bodies then when the body complains they haul it off to a doctor and get a magic pill to make them feel better. They still refuse to see that it is their own damned fault and refuse to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, and refuse to take better care of themselves. Which of course ends up leading to more and more medications. Of course I know that there are some conditions that no amount of healthy living will avoid or heal, thereby requiring some medical assistance.. However I think those are fewer than most of us want to acknowledge.

LadyEllen -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:16:18 AM)
I rattle when I walk.... I take around 24 pills a day! I'm on; Naprosyn (non steroidal anti-inflammatory) Dihydrocodeine (painkiller) Paracetamol (those are for ankylosing spondylitis, an arthritic condition where the spine fuses from the pelvis to the skull; incurable, painful, debilitating, and also why I seem to be leaning forward on some of my pics, though to be fair 20 years in I'm still fairly mobile due to exercise and lots of drugs!) and for good measure; Progynova (HRT) Androcur (androgen inhibitor) Vitamin C (lots of, as a cold means painful sneezing and coughing with the arthritis, and vitamin C seems to help prevent colds) Multivitamin (might as well) Would I rather not take all this stuff and be as fit and healthy as I was at 18? Absolutely. E

JerseyKrissi72 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:27:23 AM)
Well, I have to take my thyroid medication because my thyroid gland isn't working properly, no fault of my own lol...I take Metformin because I am diabetic which is not all my fault- I'll take some responsibility for it but alot of it is inherited...I am on Effexor XR because of many traumas in my life has caused alot of depression and I'm bipolar----my brain makes too much serotonin---no fault of my own...I imagine some people run to the doctor for every little thing but there are serious conditions people suffer from that without medication can take their lives...I suffer with petit mal seizures due to a very serious head injury i suffered as a teen of which I take no medication for.

BBBTBW -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:31:22 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LadyEllen I rattle when I walk.... I take around 24 pills a day! I'm on; Naprosyn (non steroidal anti-inflammatory) Dihydrocodeine (painkiller) Paracetamol (those are for ankylosing spondylitis, an arthritic condition where the spine fuses from the pelvis to the skull; incurable, painful, debilitating, and also why I seem to be leaning forward on some of my pics, though to be fair 20 years in I'm still fairly mobile due to exercise and lots of drugs!) and for good measure; Progynova (HRT) Androcur (androgen inhibitor) Vitamin C (lots of, as a cold means painful sneezing and coughing with the arthritis, and vitamin C seems to help prevent colds) Multivitamin (might as well) Would I rather not take all this stuff and be as fit and healthy as I was at 18? Absolutely. E Funny you should say you rattle. A former employer used to call me rattle because I used to walk around with a bottle of Orudis KT (no longer and OTC pain killer[:(]) in my pocket. I was in a car accident several years ago and crushed my ankle/heel and dislocated most of the bones in my foot (some did not get relocated properly) Took me 2 years to learn to walk again with my own self prescribed Physical Therapy. (Work in a restaurant and be forced to be on my feet) The pain was horrendous, but I now walk virtually pain free (or I have gotten so used to the pain it doesn't bother me so much). I still keep a BIG bottle of http://advil.com/products/advil/liquigels.asp close just in case

BBBTBW -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:44:10 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Well Krissi, I am of the mind that most people are on medications because it is the easy route. They don't take care of their bodies then when the body complains they haul it off to a doctor and get a magic pill to make them feel better. They still refuse to see that it is their own damned fault and refuse to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, and refuse to take better care of themselves. Which of course ends up leading to more and more medications. Of course I know that there are some conditions that no amount of healthy living will avoid or heal, thereby requiring some medical assistance.. However I think those are fewer than most of us want to acknowledge. I agree with this wholeheartedly. That is why there are so many people addicted to perscription medications. The doctors just write perscriptions a lot of the time without a second thought. As stated in my previous post, I was in a bad car accident. My doctor at the time gave me a 2 week supply of Lortab (hydrocodone) and refused to give me any more than that even though I had crushed bones, dislocated bones and nerve damage and a wound that couldn't be stitched or grafted It was open for 2.5 years. He stated that because it was highly addictive, he didn't feel comfortable giving me more than that. I thought at the time that he was profiling me. There was no indication that I would become addicted to this medication (my only addictions are chocolate and my computer) but with hindsight I am glad he did it. It showed he was a responsible doctor. He did perscribe a less addictive pain killer for me and although it didn't work quite as well, and I ended up almost ODing on an OTC, (not the OrudisKT mentioned earlier) I am still appreciative for his stance.

Sunshine119 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:49:17 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Well Krissi, I am of the mind that most people are on medications because it is the easy route. They don't take care of their bodies then when the body complains they haul it off to a doctor and get a magic pill to make them feel better. They still refuse to see that it is their own damned fault and refuse to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, and refuse to take better care of themselves. Which of course ends up leading to more and more medications. Of course I know that there are some conditions that no amount of healthy living will avoid or heal, thereby requiring some medical assistance.. However I think those are fewer than most of us want to acknowledge. Wow! That is harsh. We all know now that very little of severe cholesterol problems come from the foods we eat. There are families that have hereditary diabetes, while still maintaining great diets, lots of exercise and normal weight. My dominant is extremely tall, thin, exercises and eats extremely well (I am a vegetarian so the food we cook is very nutritious). Yet, he suffers from inherited "metabolic disease" - High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Diabetes. He takes drugs and supplements for them and still doesn't have them under control. I've had high blood pressure since being a child. No amount of salt restriction helps. I used to feel like you. I had a small stroke at 29 because I thought living a healthy life would make the difference. Now I take my meds as instructed Then I had a severe car accident. After trying to find all sorts of holistic means to help my body heal, I finally gave up and took the drugs that keep the damaged nerves under control...so I can function, work at a job I adore and enjoy life! Intractable pain doesn't allow you to enjoy life...or even want you to live, period! But there are drugs that can help reduce that pain to manageable. I don't beat myself up, or make myself feel guilty about taking the drugs I need to make my life liveable. I don't allow anyone to make me feel guilty about taking the number of drugs I do to get to that state. While I don't suffer from emotional disorders, I work in the field and recognize that at least 50% are caused by neuro-chemical conditions. The medical and insurance industries now do too because they are finally willing to treat them the same way they do other medical conditions. Research has taught us alot about how little control we actually have. Now, I'm not saying if you are 250# and 5'1", you're not at a greater risk of heart disease, etc....but "most people"? Our life spans have increased dramatically in the past 100 years because of better medicine. People 100 years ago exercised more, ate more "organic" foods and were less overweight. But the average life span was about 50!!! Better living through chemistry here!

LaTigresse -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:51:48 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Sunshine119 quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Well Krissi, I am of the mind that most people are on medications because it is the easy route. They don't take care of their bodies then when the body complains they haul it off to a doctor and get a magic pill to make them feel better. They still refuse to see that it is their own damned fault and refuse to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, and refuse to take better care of themselves. Which of course ends up leading to more and more medications. Of course I know that there are some conditions that no amount of healthy living will avoid or heal, thereby requiring some medical assistance.. However I think those are fewer than most of us want to acknowledge. Wow! That is harsh. We all know now that very little of severe cholesterol problems come from the foods we eat. There are families that have hereditary diabetes, while still maintaining great diets, lots of exercise and normal weight. My dominant is extremely tall, thin, exercises and eats extremely well (I am a vegetarian so the food we cook is very nutritious). Yet, he suffers from inherited "metabolic disease" - High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Diabetes. He takes drugs and supplements for them and still doesn't have them under control. I've had high blood pressure since being a child. No amount of salt restriction helps. I used to feel like you. I had a small stroke at 29 because I thought living a healthy life would make the difference. Now I take my meds as instructed Then I had a severe car accident. After trying to find all sorts of holistic means to help my body heal, I finally gave up and took the drugs that keep the damaged nerves under control...so I can function, work at a job I adore and enjoy life! Intractable pain doesn't allow you to enjoy life...or even want you to live, period! But there are drugs that can help reduce that pain to manageable. I don't beat myself up, or make myself feel guilty about taking the drugs I need to make my life liveable. I don't allow anyone to make me feel guilty about taking the number of drugs I do to get to that state. While I don't suffer from emotional disorders, I work in the field and recognize that at least 50% are caused by neuro-chemical conditions. The medical and insurance industries now do too because they are finally willing to treat them the same way they do other medical conditions. Research has taught us alot about how little control we actually have. Now, I'm not saying if you are 250# and 5'1", you're not at a greater risk of heart disease, etc....but "most people"? Our life spans have increased dramatically in the past 100 years because of better medicine. People 100 years ago exercised more, ate more "organic" foods and were less overweight. But the average life span was about 50!!! Better living through chemistry here! Hense the spots I have now put in BOLD. Just in case you missed them the first time.

Sunshine119 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:54:30 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BBBTBW That is why there are so many people addicted to perscription medications. Just for everyone's information: Studies have shown that the same percentage of people who become addicted to any narcotic (about 1% of the population) become addicted to prescription medications (again 1%). This is a myth.

drawntothedark -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:58:16 AM)
I'm lucky not to have to take anything. My parents who are in their late 40's do not take meds either. It's a good thing too because I would never remember to take it. I can't even remember to pick up the dry cleaning let alone take a pill everyday. That is why me and birthcontrol pills never got along. Looking back on this post perhaps I should look into something for memory?

Sunshine119 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 7:58:40 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Hense the spots I have now put in BOLD. Just in case you missed them the first time. No I didn't miss the last paragraph. It was the word "most" that set me off. Sorry for being harsh myself, but I, and others that need medications to live, are often judged for taking those medications. I don't think "most" is accurate. There are some. And then there are "some" doctors that prescribe antibiotics when a person comes in with a virus. Responsibility needs to be taken on both sides.

LaTigresse -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:00:35 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: drawntothedark I'm lucky not to have to take anything. My parents who are in their late 40's do not take meds either. It's a good thing too because I would never remember to take it. I can't even remember to pick up the dry cleaning let alone take a pill everyday. That is why me and birthcontrol pills never got along. Looking back on this post perhaps I should look into something for memory? No kidding! I heard red wine and dark chocolate are good for something......I just forget what. But I don't seem to have any problem remembering to take that medicine.[:D]

MistressMonet2u -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:03:33 AM)
I am of the opinion that for some, "better living through chemistry" is the best option to enjoy the life we all hold so very near and dear. Because you can ignore the little things that ache because we age or feel a little down in the dumps once in a while because the crap in our lives, but to pretend that a pain doesnt hurt or that perpetual sadness is just a bad week, month or year is simply foolish. I think a great many people take what needs to be taken to give them the best possible life given their physical conditions. Those that medicate without "true" need are an entirely different subject. So, take your meds if you need too and keep on truly LIVING! -=M=-

JerseyKrissi72 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:06:39 AM)
I do agree with you that some people are addicted to medications and that some people tend to run to the doctors for every little thing...When I was raped back in 1990, I was beaten so severely that I lost most of the vision in my right eye and the petit mal seizures occur 1-5 times a week. My doctor has tried to push medications on me for them but since they don't completely interrupt my life I would much rather NOT take the meds. I choose not to drive so that I don't put myself or others at risk, a small price to pay for the health and well being of myself and others...My hypothyroidism is monitored through blood work every 4 months and I'm on the max dosage for my condition...it causes me to be very sluggish and have no tolerance for the cold weather what so ever..very dry skin problems along with my diabetes which causes my skin to be bothered...I have TMJ in my jaw and the first thing they wanted to do was give me narcotics, pain meds which I REFUSED because I do not like how they make me feel so i take Ibuprofren or however you spell it and it helps alot.

LaTigresse -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:09:22 AM)
I agree, and I also believe that more people need to question their doctors and take more responsibility for learning about their health issues. Do the research, find out more about cause and alternative treatments. My god we have this whole internet available to us now, we can use it for more than blathering and flirting on a kink website. Unfortunately we often prefer the more instant and lazy fix. Also, I have found that many doctors don't like to be questioned and for some reason people are afraid to upset the godly person. My opinion is such that the doctor owes me all the answers I ask for, I am not only his/her patient but also their customer. It is my right to question anything and everything until I am satisfied. It is also my responsibility to myself.

Sunshine119 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:28:59 AM)
Every time I need to find a new doctor (or specialist), I set up an "interview" with them. I schedule time, talk about my condition/symptoms, remind them that we are PARTNERS in this venture. They have the knowledge I need about said conditions/symptoms, but it is MY body, and I am the expert on that! The one's I don't use immediately try to baby me or are shocked. The ones that I have found to be "keepers" are the ones who smile broadly and tell me how much they appreciate patients like me. Sunshine

LaTigresse -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:31:43 AM)
That's awsome.

BBBTBW -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:32:25 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Sunshine119 quote: ORIGINAL: BBBTBW That is why there are so many people addicted to perscription medications. Just for everyone's information: Studies have shown that the same percentage of people who become addicted to any narcotic (about 1% of the population) become addicted to prescription medications (again 1%). This is a myth. I didn't say those addicted to perscription drugs outweigh those addicted to narcotics. I never mentioned narcotics at all. That is a whole different ball of wax.

Sunshine119 -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:51:04 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BBBTBW I didn't say those addicted to perscription drugs outweigh those addicted to narcotics. I never mentioned narcotics at all. That is a whole different ball of wax. There are extremely few drugs one can become "addicted" to.When people talk about becoming "addicted" to prescription drugs it us usually a narcotic, or type of amphetemine such as Risperdol for ADHD. There are a few drugs one can become "dependent" upon. For instance, if you have diabetes, you may be "dependent" upon insulin. Without it, you would die. Addiction and dependency are too often confused. Hence, the stigma from doctors AND patients.

lilsubl -> RE: Medical Issues. (2/7/2007 8:53:14 AM)
good morning all...interesting thread...i have to agree with LaT & others here that too many people rely on Western medication-type fixes...i was diagnosed with asthma in my 40's & used the inhaler my Dr prescribed...the asthma continued to get worse until she said that she was going to give me Theophilline, an oral med...i asked her if she was able to cure asthma & she said no, all they could do was treat the symptoms, so i said i would go to a hypnotist...one session was all it took...i no longer have asthma...i have Crohn's Disease for which i take meds for a month about every 3-5 years & have learned other ways to deal with my stress, so maybe i won't ever have to take those meds again...i was also in a severe car accident & had fractures from my neck to my ankle, but i learned to deal with the pain & don't even take OTC meds... the one thing i've never been able to get under control, though, is the chronic depression that has plagued me since i was a tiny child...i finally gave up about 20 years ago & have taken meds for it since, because when i'm not depressed, i love this life & choose to stay here awhile longer.....

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