MEDICINES in human life. grace OR curse

Dear Saroj

As far as possible we dont take medicines in our house. Only if it is very necessary we take. My husband has to be forced to take medicines. He says with medicines his sickness increases. If he has cold he will have Pepper rasam. But he wont take any medicines.

If we have proper food and at appropriate time then we wont get sickness. With children it is difficult so we have to give them medicines when they are not well.

Some depend on home made medicines for any sickness and if does not cure go for Doctor's medicines.

In some houses they have different type of medicines for cough, cold , feveretc and without going to the Doctor they take these medicines. But when someone is sick it is better to consult the Doctor.

love
viji

 

Saroj,

It is very true that sometimes the reactions of a drug is more

troublesome than the real health problem itself...

and nowadays even doctors are hesitant abt prescribing these new generation drugs which are too potent and so are theit side effects...

I prefer to pamper mybcold and cough with warm drinks (soups /rasams

etc)than take antihistamines which make me drowsy and restless...

 

Before you take a pain reliever for conditions such as headache, sinusitis, muscle or joint pain, make sure you know about the potential side effects.


Gastrointestinal problems -- such as ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding or upset stomach -- can occur in people who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for long periods. NSAIDs include aspirin and ibuprofen.


Liver damage can occur in people who take large quantities of acetaminophen (paracetamol), or in those who already have liver problems.

Kidney damage, if NSAIDs are used frequently for long periods.


NSAIDs may interact with medicines that people take to combat high blood pressure. NSAIDs can also elevate blood pressure on their own.

In rare cases, people can be allergic to pain medications.



the pain killers cause liver damage because the any medicine is broken down in the liver ......(that means getting digested ), so increased or frequent intake will harm liver

similarly these medicine are excreted through kidneys in the urine , so if these are taken frequently or in large amounts they get deposited in kidneys

 

Hi Saroj,
There is no doubt that medicines are a grace for humanity.But as with any other things we humans overuse medicines too.The moment we get a headache, or a cold without thinking another thing we pop a parecetamol/anti-cold.This is when medicines become a curse.It sure helps lots n lots of people ailing with different medical problems but due to the improper/unnecessary use of medicines make us resistant to small doses which lead us to take a higher dose next time.Though my dad is a doc he always insist not to take medicines for a mild fever,cold etc.
what he says is your body fights against intruders and it is then your temp rises and you get a fever so let it subside naturally only if its persisten do you have ot take medicines.And for common cold if someone asks medicine to him he always says "with medicine cold subsides by 7 days and without it cold subsides by a week:rotfl "

 

Saroj, here I am going to go along with "GRACE".
I do not mind sharing my problems here.
The reason is I am a Juvenile Diabetic since the age of 10 and so also my DH since 17. I had no other alternative except start on Insulin therapy with immediate effect. if I miss even one dose then my troubles start. My sugar levels goes high and I develop ketoacidosis (dehydration with vomitting and exhaling strong ammonia). I have to be extremely careful when and where I eat and cannot afford to fall sick.
But all these things do not stop me from being active in any way. No one can make out unless they see me taking my shots in a get-together or in the train or flight. Of course all my close friends are aware and need to be aware that I have this problem.
But when it comes to common ailments like fever, cold and cough or headache I avoid intake of medicines as much as possible.
So what do you say here in my case - that medicine is a grace/boon to keep me floating...