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Heather MC

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MEDS! Finally, my husband read his doctor the riot act. [View all] HockeyMom Nov 2013 OP

Maybe he should do another blood test? sammytko Nov 2013 #1

20 Years???? HockeyMom Nov 2013 #2

Which test kept getting lower and lower? winter is coming Nov 2013 #6

That is correct. As always if someone does not have confidence in their doctor they should get a lostincalifornia Nov 2013 #10

He should see a good endocrinologist to determine if there is really issues with his thyroid lostincalifornia Nov 2013 #9

High levels of blood cholesterol aren't always the result of a high-fat diet. Aristus Nov 2013 #3

I imagine you're familiar with the latest study... TreasonousBastard Nov 2013 #13

I went back on Lipitor 840high Nov 2013 #26

I am allergic to Simvastatin. I take Lipitor, now. Gore1FL Nov 2013 #31

I am. The statin I prescribe the most is lovastatin. Aristus Nov 2013 #47

I try to find the lowest dosage of medications that is fully effective. I cut my gout Cal33 Nov 2013 #56

convincing someone to stop medication because you have a low opinion... mike_c Nov 2013 #4

+1 HuckleB Nov 2013 #12

+2 840high Nov 2013 #27

^This^ rudolph the red Nov 2013 #54

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I would try another doctor Egnever Nov 2013 #7

If he is hypo or hyper thyroid and you ignore that, there are consequences. If he is taking too lostincalifornia Nov 2013 #8

I'm a cautious acceptor of new medicines too. Skidmore Nov 2013 #11

He might need a second or third opinion, but I'm not sure it should be influenced by a "lay person." HuckleB Nov 2013 #14

lots of anti-medicine woo out there... dionysus Nov 2013 #20

Indeed. HuckleB Nov 2013 #22

the medication i am on practically saved my life... and yet people rail against dionysus Nov 2013 #24

Indeed, it can be overprescribed. HuckleB Nov 2013 #25

Pharmaceutical corporations are weasels. blue neen Nov 2013 #15

+1 HuckleB Nov 2013 #16

you have to be careful!!!!!!!!! MFM008 Nov 2013 #17

Your advice is well worth the mention. truedelphi Nov 2013 #19

Thanks for sharing. A brave and valuable post. HuckleB Nov 2013 #23

We have changed the way we eat in this household, and have truedelphi Nov 2013 #18

I make squash soup with dairy products...it raises my lipids & cholesterol HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #21

People should definitely be more informed and aware of meds that work for them and those that liberal_at_heart Nov 2013 #28

If his cholesterol is really low, that's good, and indicates that meds and/or diet are working. kestrel91316 Nov 2013 #29

Wow, what a crazy, nonsensical rant. nt Deep13 Nov 2013 #30

The myth is that you are to be medicated for LIFE or you will DIE.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #32

Then you don't know very many people. HuckleB Nov 2013 #34

LOL! No. It's just everyone I know is nuts. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #35

Are they going to their ND every week? HuckleB Nov 2013 #37

It's the proliferation of anti-depressants.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #40

Paxil will do that. HuckleB Nov 2013 #41

Feels like we're heading for the "Brave New World" sometimes.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #49

That's fear-based thinking. HuckleB Nov 2013 #59

There are a LOT more people on meds because there's money in it. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #60

Perhaps. HuckleB Nov 2013 #61

"Ask your doctor if being a guinea pig for Big Pharma is right for you." Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #62

I got screamed at by a PA for just that HockeyMom Nov 2013 #52

They need to post a warning followed by a list of everything the PAs are on. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #58

I'm on Meds for my cholestoral Stellar Nov 2013 #33

You can be weened off of them. HuckleB Nov 2013 #36

Point taken... Stellar Nov 2013 #50

i was prescribed statins for high cholesterol shanti Nov 2013 #67

Good for you. DeSwiss Nov 2013 #38

Ha ha my AIDS just pop up ha ha Heather MC Nov 2013 #45

Chris Rock is Pure Truth johnlucas Nov 2013 #64

k&r! also... wildbilln864 Nov 2013 #39

It's also why big caffeine fights against the use of stimulants! HuckleB Nov 2013 #42

Well Somebody has to pay for Switzerland's awesome free healthcare Heather MC Nov 2013 #43

3 points. Thyroid medication is very very inexpensive. Secondly, some health conditions you do need uppityperson Nov 2013 #44

I see more than one issue at play here. SheilaT Nov 2013 #46

When the Field of Medicine became purely Business, this was the result johnlucas Nov 2013 #48

Nature healing can be very amazing HockeyMom Nov 2013 #53

Cool! Ironic how a pregnancy actually ELIMINATED pain. Hahaha! johnlucas Nov 2013 #63

OK so I'm over in the UK intaglio Nov 2013 #51

Statins may work by reducing inflammation, rather than by reducing cholesterol FarCenter Nov 2013 #55

A low or non functioning thyroid gland cannot generally be fixed by diet. greatlaurel Nov 2013 #57

Statins JustMyOpinonO.K. Nov 2013 #65

welcome to DU gopiscrap Nov 2013 #66

Hello ~ JustMyOpinonO.K. In_The_Wind Nov 2013 #69

Simple solution - if you know more than your doctor.... cbdo2007 Nov 2013 #68