We are an over drugged society in my opinion. When I open my medicine cabinet I have prescription bottles and over the counter drugs, some which I don't even know what they are for. I'm sure that not everyone has this problem, but I would be willing to bet that at least a few of you know what I am talking about. After having two children, I have multiple tylenol with codeine bottles even vicoden! It is absurd.
I have had Mastitis twice now while breast feeding my youngest child. For those of you who have had this condition, you and I both know that it is miserable. The first time I was actually admitted to the emergency room for a short stay. I walked into the room only to hear them asking my husband if I had any known allergies to Morphine! What?! I promptly told them no to the morphine and any other strong narcotic that they were more then willing to pass out. I was not asking for pain killers, in fact, all I really wanted was a prescription for antibiotics so that I could start my road to recovery.
I believe that Dr.'s think that we actually want a prescription for every ailment that we have. After all, don't you feel a little disappointed when you go to the Dr. for a problem only to be told "drink lots of fluids and get some rest". Um yeah, thanks. I think half the time Dr.'s just throw prescriptions out there and hope that it works. We don't always get the best mode of therapy. Don't get me wrong, it may work, but chances are there is something better out there for you that would have worked better even. After my visit to the ER and Dr.'s office twice now for Mastitis, I have been prescribed at least 5 different antibiotics! Only one was necessary and it took the physicians assistant to get out here little "Dr. book" and discuss with me the "proper" mode of therapy for typical Mastitis cases. The antibiotic remedies that work best for this condition are said to be Cephalexin or Dicloxacillin, although others will work, these have been researched and found to be the best for a case of Mastitis in a lactating mom (keeping in mind that the baby will also be getting a small dose as well).
You have to educate yourself these days. The internet is overflowing with medical advice. I'm not saying to play Dr. and diagnose and treat yourself!! However, research your problem and print out or try to remember the information that you find. Once you see your Dr. ask them what they think about that particular mode of treatment (if they are prescribing an alternate medication or treatment). Question them about their decision. Most Dr.'s carry a small book with them which tells the best treatment mode for a particular disorder. Don't be afraid to ask your Dr. if there is any alternate form of treatment, such as a more natural and/ or herbal medication perhaps. "Do I really need prescription medication in order to get better"?
There are some really great herbal remedies that Dr.'s won't tell you about. They are not FDA regulated. I guess it is easier to feel comfortable with a drug that has been lab created and tested but there is definitely something to be said about food and herbal remedies. There is likely an herbal remedy for just about any condition out there. It is generally safe to take herbal remedies along with your prescribed medications, so ask your Dr. and more importantly educate yourself.
Too many drugs!!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Posted by Meg at 11:16 AM
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