Long Term Effects of the drugs we take

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[lightNlife]

The long term effect of the drugs we take is that we get to survive. I don't know about you, but that makes all the hassle worth it in my opinion.

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[mom2lillian]

Well I think the lesser of two evils makes it a simple decision. Of course I have thought about it but since they are vital to our survival I dont think its worth the thought or worry. I think it is my job to take extra good care of my body in every other way possible to avoid getting that dreaded 3rd strike scenario i.e. sleep excercise good food

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[dasjsmum]

I think the main one that concerns me with my son is Tobramycin, and the possible loss of hearing. I really dont like it when he is on really high doses of antibiotics, but what choice do we have?
If this disease was cancer rather than cf, the side effects of the drugs are really devastating, but we would all undertake chemo in order to live.

It's about life, but having said that, I try to find supportive complementary herbal medicines which may counteract some of the damage done...for example, milk thistle to support the liver and help it process the drugs (but not while my son is on meds., after he has finished just in case they dont interact well).

 

[Wheezie]

I think about this quite a lot myself as well. I take Prilosec for acid reflux, but hadn't heard anything about it helping to digest food - I just thought it was to control heartburn, hehe. I decided that maybe I wouldn't need it if I ate healthier, instead of just eating whatever I craved with the mindset being that any food was good food for my skinny little body. I tried going off it and adjusting my diet - didn't work.

I also take a medication called Megace - anyone heard of or taking this? It's used to stimulate my appetite, but it's a hormone and kind of messes with your system a bit. I went off this when I decided I might want to have children some day. I immediately lost a ton of weight (well, not a ton, but you know what I mean). I don't know if it's psychological or physical, but my appetite is TERRIBLE when I'm not on this drug. Even thinking of food makes me feel nauseous <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> When I do take the drug, I want to eat everything in sight.

So I guess my point is, that yes, I do think about long term affects and struggle with that whole "there must be a better way" thing all the time. I have tested the waters where I think I can and have found both times that the meds work better than anything else.

I'm content taking all my medications - I want to live as long as possible, number one. But I still do think there must be a better way, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

 

[Wheezie]

I think about this quite a lot myself as well. I take Prilosec for acid reflux, but hadn't heard anything about it helping to digest food - I just thought it was to control heartburn, hehe. I decided that maybe I wouldn't need it if I ate healthier, instead of just eating whatever I craved with the mindset being that any food was good food for my skinny little body. I tried going off it and adjusting my diet - didn't work.

I also take a medication called Megace - anyone heard of or taking this? It's used to stimulate my appetite, but it's a hormone and kind of messes with your system a bit. I went off this when I decided I might want to have children some day. I immediately lost a ton of weight (well, not a ton, but you know what I mean). I don't know if it's psychological or physical, but my appetite is TERRIBLE when I'm not on this drug. Even thinking of food makes me feel nauseous <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0"> When I do take the drug, I want to eat everything in sight.

So I guess my point is, that yes, I do think about long term affects and struggle with that whole "there must be a better way" thing all the time. I have tested the waters where I think I can and have found both times that the meds work better than anything else.

I'm content taking all my medications - I want to live as long as possible, number one. But I still do think there must be a better way, LOL <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">