Mom's Story:
Journey with Prescription Drugs (Part 2)
August 25, 2023 by Nikki and Anne Heart
Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following story through Mom’s experience.
Since 2010, my eyes are now wide open to the world of prescription drugs.
I am aware there is a place for prescription medication, but I also realize the need to question a prescribed drug.
Questioning, helps you obtain knowledge.
Knowledge becomes the key to awareness.
And awareness leads you to a successful journey for a happy and healthier lifestyle.
Recently I went to my doctor whom I have been seeing for around twenty years for my asthma.
He had me take a breathing test, which I have taken numerous times before. Basically, I had the same results as before.
This time, however, he wanted me not only to increase my medication but change to a different one altogether.
I questioned the need to increase or change at this time, since my current health has remained consistent with no problems for years.
After a brief discussion, he agreed with me to leave my medication the same.
The following weekend I toured a local lighthouse climbing 142 narrow steps up and back down without any breathing problems.
This confirmed my decision to not change my current prescription.
Accordingly, I acknowledge the reason why I have stayed with this doctor for years — he listens to what I have to say regarding my health care plan.
As we move forward from the previous post (Journey with Prescription Drugs – Part 1). the next step will continue to provide you with much needed information.
Information Nikki and I regrettably didn’t have.
Third, be aware of your symptoms.
- Recognize any triggers that can contribute to your unwellness symptoms, including food, drinks, supplements, environmental issues, etc.
- Analize potential causes for your unwellness symptoms, such as underlying conditions.
- Be aware of any chemical sensitivities that may be the cause of your unwellness symptoms.
- If you choose a drug treatment plan, know the symptoms of your drug prescription.
Fourth, be your own advocate for your health care plan.
- Openly discuss the pros and cons of your treatment plan with your health care provider.
- If you cannot do this, if possible, find a different health care provider.
- Learn all the options you have.
- Question the options to find the best for your health care plan.
- Research everything your health care provider tells you to verify it is accurate.
- Get a second and even a third opinion when necessary.
- Obtain all the facts before making a decision regarding your health care plan.
- Become knowledgeable about your health and health care plan.
Remember, never hesitate to question your health care plan.
Fifth, be an advocate for those close to you.
- Be aware of inaccurate treatment for those close to you.
- Listen to what the person is saying about their wellness.
- Don’t assume their health care provider is correct.
- If a person isn’t taking their prescribed drug, find out why. The drug may make them feel worse or they just have difficulty remembering to take it.
- Try to find out all the facts about their health and health care plan.
- Become as knowledgeable as possible.
Note, being an advocate for someone else may be more difficult than for yourself.
A person may not realize their health care plan is not right for them.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to convince them otherwise.
My daughter, Nikki, couldn’t fully comprehend what was happening due to periods of memory loss, concentration problems and brain fog.
And of course, at the beginning of each new drug came a new high.
Because of all of this, Nikki was convinced her prescription drug treatment plan was the best health care plan for her.
As we have noted through our journey, this was not the case.
We continue our journey weekly, to give you the facts.
Facts that hopefully will provide you with the information we did not have.
Information needed, so you can make a more informative decision for your health care plan.
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“Don’t listen to the person who has the answers, listen to the person who has the questions.”
– Albert Einstein –
FROM THE BLOG
Mom's Story: Journey through Wellness (Part 1)
Mom's Story: Journey through Wellness (Part 2)
Mom's Story: Journey through Wellness (Part 3)
Nikki's Story: Journey into Prescription Drugs
Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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