Overmedication Nation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When we were in France on vacations, I was amazed at how many different potions our kids were given for ear infections or upper respiratory issues.

Here they were typically given one medication.

What were they given?

[Anonymous]

Antibiotic, nasal spray, eardrops, big bottle of Advil (which maybe isn't OTC there) plus something else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, a pill-poppin society for decades. When you go to a new doctor and the nurse asks, what pills do you take? If you answer ‘none’, she will fall of her chair. It’s so rare.

So what do you all take on this thread?

[Anonymous]

I take 3 medications that are saving my life, and 1 more
that ensures the quality of my life. 3 of them were not available 20 years ago. Find something else to do today, RFK Jr, and just shut up. Just shut up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, our doctors jump to medication without trying to figure out the root cause of the problem or lifestyle changes that can manage the condition.

Well here's a clue, it isn't oxalates or gluten. Sometimes it's really about meds. Yup. You need the meds.

[Anonymous]

No. Thank God for medications. Antibiotics, sulfa drugs, vaccines, all of it. Who wants to die of a bacterial infection, disabled by polio for a lifetime or watch their child die from diptheria?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you asking DCUM? I’m sure there are peer-reviewed journal articles on this topic. Why not read expert findings based on research?

All paid for by the drug companies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Thank God for medications. Antibiotics, sulfa drugs, vaccines, all of it. Who wants to die of a bacterial infection, disabled by polio for a lifetime or watch their child die from diptheria?

*1.

But OP might be referring to the daily medication a lot of people seem to take. Statins, BP medication, metformin, and also random vitamins.

[Anonymous]

what's wrong with statins. In my experience anyone who is ranting about statins is an uninformed dotard or some "big pharma" conspiracy theorist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I take 3 medications that are saving my life, and 1 more
that ensures the quality of my life. 3 of them were not available 20 years ago. Find something else to do today, RFK Jr, and just shut up. Just shut up.

What is saving your life?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what's wrong with statins. In my experience anyone who is ranting about statins is an uninformed dotard or some "big pharma" conspiracy theorist.

Severe memory loss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, our doctors jump to medication without trying to figure out the root cause of the problem or lifestyle changes that can manage the condition.

I agree with this. Our health care system is such a mess.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what's wrong with statins. In my experience anyone who is ranting about statins is an uninformed dotard or some "big pharma" conspiracy theorist.

I’m the PP who mentioned statins. There is nothing wrong with them if you really need them. It seems like a lot of people need them though. So, I wonder if there is a way to not need them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, a pill-poppin society for decades. When you go to a new doctor and the nurse asks, what pills do you take? If you answer ‘none’, she will fall of her chair. It’s so rare.

So what do you all take on this thread?

I'm 50 and I don't take anything. Not even vitamins. I follow my doctor's advice but I don't have anything prescribed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, a pill-poppin society for decades. When you go to a new doctor and the nurse asks, what pills do you take? If you answer ‘none’, she will fall of her chair. It’s so rare.

+1 Same when they realize your kids are not on any meds