8 Drugs Doctors Would Never Take

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T_rex — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:53:22 GMT

Meth addiction is a huge problem in Jefferson county Missouri. Legislators have attempted to ban pseudoephedrine but run into bitter opposition from those who claim that pseudoephedrine should be kept available to those who "need" it. As long as this mentality persists, that pseudoephedrine is necessary and useful, do you see any hope that the meth addiction epidemic will ever end ?

Meth lab operators can buy pseudoephedrine not only at local pharmacies but also on-line, from Pfizer, Canadian drug companies etc. There is a huge market for this drug, which is basically a NARCOTIC amphetamine.

Others try to divert attention from pseudoephedrine by claiming that meth can be made from lighter fluid and so on but you and I know that without pseudoephedrine there would be no meth.

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motherofthree — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:49:36 GMT

Regarding treating asthma, raw milk has cleared up my son's "reactive airway" problem completely. A year ago, we spent much of the winter giving him albuterol treatments, but this winter we have not had to give him any treatments. He came close to needing one in Nov '08 when he was getting a cold and went a day without any raw milk (we were away from home), but the next day, a few hours after drinking a couple glasses of milk, he improved and no longer had trouble breathing. He did not miss one day of preschool this year while he missed many days last year due to respiratory problems. There's not a doubt in my mind raw milk is responsible for his good health. I cannot recommend raw milk more highly!

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KateB — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:15:31 GMT

I'm also astonished (like Islander) that two highly prescribed drugs didn't make the list: bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Actonel, et al) and statins (Lipitor, Zocor, et al). My poor 86 year old mother was put on Fosamax for mild osteopenia at the end of 2002 and within months developed daily visual hallucinations and was given the diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia! She was also hospitalized several times for "altered mental status" and out on Aricept and an antipsychotic. Finally, after 4 years of needless suffering of hallucinations and nightmares (but no cognitive failure as one would expect with dementia), I took her to see a specialist in Boston in March 2007 and he immediately recognized that her meds were causing neurologic problems. Within 10 days of Fosamax washout, her hallucinations stopped and have not returned. I was angry that 7 other MDs who had treated her had failed to recognize a connection, even though an article linking bisphosphonates to hallucinations in the elderly had been published (Pharmacotherapy. 2004 Jun;24(6):799-802)--they just kept piling on more meds for drug-induced side effects! Amazingly, all the joint and muscle pain that had been misdiagnosed as arthritis went away within a few weeks of Fosamax discontinuation as well.

A cardiologist decided in Sept. 2007 to put her back on a statin. While the hallucinations did not return, some confusion and short-term memory issues did. In November 2007 I finally convinced him to remove it from her meds and she is fine again. I saw her lab results in early July and her total cholesterol is 190 without being on a statin. But even if it were over 240, I would not want her to take a statin. As Islandersuggested, cholesterol is not a true enemy.

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paragonx — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:38:35 GMT

I tried St. John's Wort, 5-HTp, S-ame, Omega's...NOTHING

Sometimes you need the chemicals to have a more direct and powerful reaction.

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webwitch6 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:03:50 GMT

I have asthma-(diagnosed once, 22 yrs ago, controlled all naturally by me, living in the mildew and mold capital of the U.S., Maine-!) and I have a one year old cat with asthma.

REALLY LONG STORY SHORT: took cat to vet, vet says no hope, give steroids, and tests and blah blah blah, 1200.00 please.

To which I said "BU_BYE! Took cat home, took apart the environment he lives in, vacuumed more times, use vinegar cleaner 2x a week in bed and bath area , changed litter to regular low dust no perfume litter, and changed food to Good Life Recipe for cats. Was feeding Purina Cat CHow with RED 40 and corn gluten crapola and meat by products and all that.

GUESS WHAT?? check-up with vet says-- GASP!! No asthma symptoms! Golly!

I did the same thing with my own asthma 21 1/2 years ago (minus the cat chow of course ) and told my people doctor BU BYE too. Saved a boatload of time money and grief.

Dont medicate yourself or your pets! Seek alternatives-they are worth it. LIFE is worth it.

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spirit-girl — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:12:56 GMT

I would add one more drug which should be included is ACCUTANE. Horrendous drug gave my daughter ulcerative colitis.

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Carol Morrisey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:33:20 GMT

Another drug to avoid is the blood thinner coumadin. It's fit only for rat poison (its real use). Two of my friends nearly died because of this drug. An elderly man fell, hit his head, and needed brain surgery to stop the hemorrhage. The other friend needed 5 transfusions for internal bleeding. When my husband's cardiologist wanted him to take coumadin, I put my foot down. He's getting all the blood thinning he needs with gingko, E, and omega 3s, plus a small dose of aspirin. I am not even sure the aspirin is a good idea.

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aulsey — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:51:10 GMT

Deniisu, I have to agree with you! I,to, have come close to doing myself in and it really is a bad feeling to think you're not good enough to live and with me it was another person who I let get me in this position.

The last time I was getting ready to do something stupid, I called my daughter, thinking maybe she might come over and take my mind off of what was happening to me. Of course she was busy! So I thought

"F" it and was in the process of taking the pills when my door bell rang. It was my daughter and my G-daughter, thankfully that was the end of that. She thought my voice sounded different,so she came over.

My doctor changed my med from one to Prozac and that changed my thinking pattern, I'm not saying I didn't have any more problems, but they were easier to deal with!

I have since found with Faith and Prayer they are no reason to depend on meds for everything. God works much better than drugs with no side effects!..............Good Luck!!

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Shadeaux — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:27:31 GMT

My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 6 years ago. Of course, he was put on all kinds of drugs for it,but still couldn't get his blood glucose under control.Then he lost his medical coverage, and we couldn't afford the drugs. We had just about resigned ourselves that he would die early because of the diabetes.Then, someone recommended that I do some research, and find natural alternatives to the meds the docs kept pushing.The result was, I found out that cinnamon might be a big help,so I went out and bought him some cinnamon capsules, which he began to take daily.

Last month, he ended up in the hospital for chest pains. During his initial exam, we told the doc about his diabetes, and taking cinnamon for it. The doc rolled his eyes,and told my husband he would probably have to be put on insulin injections while he was there,especially because they wanted to do a cardiac catheterization on him,which would likely raise his blood glucose.So, the doc ordered blood glucose testing every 4 hours.The result? On the second day, the doctor came in and said he thought my hubby was mis-diagnosed, since not one of his blood glucose tests was outside the normal range.Hubby told him he didn't think 6 years of BG readings over 200, and as high as 400 could be diagnosed as anything other than diabetes.The doc mumbled something about there being no way the tests could be THAT far off,and walked out.Luckily, the chest pains turned out to be more stress related than anything, and there was no sign of damage to my husbands heart.

We also use vinegar for heartburn, and thanks to the success of the cinnamon, even my skeptical husband is determined to use more natural remedies.

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Hisservant — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:15:24 GMT

My mom was put a medication for her type 2 diabetes that causes diarrhea, to which she now has, many times a day. She wanted to be taken of the drug, but was told that the out come of taking this drug far out ways the side effect. What's up with that? To me, NO man made medication is worth taking that causes these side effects. There are things on this earth to cure what ails us. People want a quick fix. People have become lazy, fast food, fast life, no excercise. Heck we don't even get up to change the channel on tv anymore. And doctors, they DON't want to cure you. People have become brained washed, thinking just because someone has many diplomas, went 8+ years to a school of some sort most know what they are doing. I just stumbled upon this site, but will be coming back often. Good information.

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KelleyEidem — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:17:38 GMT

When it comes to FDA-approved drugs, it's really quite simple...as long as you're taking one or more FDA-approved drugs, you are interfering with your good health. Sure some are worse than others, but there are no safe ones.

None.

Yes, you might need an anesthetic for surgery (which is grossly overdone, btw). But even that is interfering and hurting your health. It wil need to be detoxed out. Massive doses of Vitamin C AFTER (not before!) surgery can help in that regard. (Massive "C" before surgery can detox the anesthesia resulting in feeling the surgery. OUCH! )

It's best to stay away from all FDA-approved drugs. There is always (99%, that is) a plant or an enzyme or something that can offer a better outcome.

The best to you.

Kelley Eidem, author

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dandi41 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:51:31 GMT

Right on Eldpaskca! I buy my Sauerkraut at the Health Store and it never fails me. When I feel like I might me coming down with something (a bug), I eat some Sauerkraut and always fill better. I heard it on TV last year (a very well known lady with the initials, M.S.) don't know if I can say her name. Anyway, I tried it and I was impressed. Thanks for the reminder.

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deniisu — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:21:11 GMT

Many people with allergies/sinus problems take a decongestant (some form of pseudoephedrine) in addition to their antihistamines, as I did for YEARS. When I found out how easily pseudoephedrine is "cooked" into methamphetamine, it scared me off it for good. For two weeks after stopping cold turkey, I could not sleep. I can only hope that meant my body was trying to get it out of my system. I guess I won't find out for years what I've done to my health, all with the blessing and encouragement of the mainstream medical establishment. Not one doctor ever told me to try cutting dairy products out of my life to improve my sinus trouble (and I mean multiple infections requiring antibiotics every year)...in fact, all but one reacted with surprise when I told them later that doing so had helped me tremendously. Do they not read their own journals? My husband's doctor is trying to get him on Zocor. Thankfully, he's too smart for that.

Oh, and Ketek is not the only dangerous antibiotic...doxycycline can cause kidney damage. My grandmother took Keflex (cephalexin) for a bout with cellulitis...it killed so much good bacteria in her system that C-diff (Google "Clostridium difficile") took hold and nearly killed her. 18 months later, she's still on very powerful probiotics and gets nervous whenever she's "not regular." What a way to "live"!

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Spats — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:19:23 GMT

I find it interesting that in all the comments about Prilosec nothing is ever mentioned about the fact that in the Carcinogenesis section of Prilosec"s PDR listing it is stated that in Two 24 month studies in rats, Prilosec "Produced gastric ECL carcinoids in a dose-related manner". This is probably why the drug is recommended for short term treatment only.

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JJ72 — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:07:26 GMT

I like a point I read once...

"Disease is NOT a deficiency of drugs".