I do use alternatives, take no drugs, however recently I went to the dermatologist for a skin check and asked him to remove some spots on my face, I wanted my complexion to look better. He did and prescribed retinol. I was so eager to get a clear complexion, I didn't think twice. I used the retinol for about five days until my joints swelled up painfully and I realized the only thing I was doing differently from my routine was the retinol, which did improve the look of my skin but at such a cost! Now, after five days of not using it and resting, fasting a little bit, the swelling and pain is pretty much gone. What I noticed too was how my mood and my thinking changed for the worse after using it for a few days. Just think what all the drugs people take are doing, not just to their bodies but to their minds. Is it any wonder that complete weirdness and insanity are manifesting?
I was taking xzyralto* for blood clots about four years ago. Besides continual nightmares while taking it, I eventually woke up one morning with such extreme joint pain everywhere, I could barely get out of bed. I quit the poison, and the pain was gone in a few days, the nightmares too. If you look online, Goofle has a zillion "Gee, xzyralto* is so safe and effective, and perfect. Nothing wrong to see here" pages, yet not one contrary write up. Nor was there a place for me to 'besmirch' their fine EXPENSIVE drug.
You want to get rid of blood clots? Quit eating factory food. And cheap enzyme produced cheeses.
*Spelling may be wrong, but the actual spelling is just as idiotic.
Here's a tip: go to drugs.com and type in the drug you want to learn about in the search box. Ignore the glowing info they give, but scroll down to "user reviews". Read them, especially the negative ones. You'll get a better idea of likely side effects than the drug companies will ever give you.
And you can leave a review about your negative drug experience that will help others.
Here's an example of a relatively mild drug's reviews:
A few years ago, personalized medicine seemed all the rage. Our local life science institute had symposiums on it, the HC press was talking about it, etc. Seems like that has all been chucked thanks to medicare calling all the shots and wanting to standardize everything. My mom seems prone to get a host of side effects from any drug she takes, while some of her friends get none. Think there is so much the docs and researchers DON'T know. And people looking for a quick fix don't question. I am guilty. Have a headache, take a couple of ibuprofen and go on with my day. Yes, I am questioning traditional medicine a lot these days. But I am also questioning a lot of these folks who push what could be snake oil and could be a miracle cure, as I don't have the time or expertise to evaluate every damn thing. I have a job, am caring for my 84 YO mom and very involved in local politics. But will either figure out a better path or die trying I guess.
Medicine, for the most part, always has side effects. That's why it is so confusing when you hear about a vaccine that is so safe and effective it has "no" AE's, that the VAERS data is compromised, not the people reporting how "safe and effective" it is.
I would argue there’s no such thing as a side effect.
Any effect felt from a an ingested, injected, inhaled, eye/ear/nose droppered or transdermal delivered - or name your delivery method - chemical compound (drug) is a *direct* effect of the chemical. Might not be the intended effect but it’s not something off on the side somewhere; it’s up close and personal, a direct result of the drug.
Practice leaving the euphemisms behind. When the opportunity presents point out boldly this inconvenient fact. And others if you wish. But who can argue with the “side” sleight of language once you point out the obvious?
How I view side effects is exactly as you define it, a direct effect of the drug that was not intended. I don't like taking medications, so if I encounter side effects that are worse than the intended effect, I avoid them.
I took percocet while in the hospital. I enjoyed avoiding the amount of pain I was in, but really honestly was not in enough pain to warrant using it. The side effects of anxiety, restlessness, coming out of my skin were not even close to a reason to keep using it.
Euphemisms are what they are, and the good news is that over time even euphemisms lose their luster, thus why other euphemisms supplant the old ones as more people become aware of what they actually mean.
Oh my! Retinol? I use that occasionally, but not anymore. I don't have any meds that I take, but didn't realize that retinol is also bad. I never liked it because my face always peeled anyway. If you want good complexion, do needling. It naturally forces your skin to heal and make new skin and collagen. It is really expensive to have done, but I bought a "Dr. Pen" from Amazon and you can do it at home easily. I have before and after pics, and it really works.
I have had severely chapped lips since a cold (maybe Covid?) since New Years. I’m trying some natural remedies, more hydration and such. Chapsticks actually make it worse. I’m hesitant to try anything stronger or go to a dermatologist. They never helped my eczema at all. Retinol is in some of those lip repair things. No for me as well.
Amen. You are 💯 right. Avoid doctors and all msm medical community as they are compromised.
I do use alternatives, take no drugs, however recently I went to the dermatologist for a skin check and asked him to remove some spots on my face, I wanted my complexion to look better. He did and prescribed retinol. I was so eager to get a clear complexion, I didn't think twice. I used the retinol for about five days until my joints swelled up painfully and I realized the only thing I was doing differently from my routine was the retinol, which did improve the look of my skin but at such a cost! Now, after five days of not using it and resting, fasting a little bit, the swelling and pain is pretty much gone. What I noticed too was how my mood and my thinking changed for the worse after using it for a few days. Just think what all the drugs people take are doing, not just to their bodies but to their minds. Is it any wonder that complete weirdness and insanity are manifesting?
I was taking xzyralto* for blood clots about four years ago. Besides continual nightmares while taking it, I eventually woke up one morning with such extreme joint pain everywhere, I could barely get out of bed. I quit the poison, and the pain was gone in a few days, the nightmares too. If you look online, Goofle has a zillion "Gee, xzyralto* is so safe and effective, and perfect. Nothing wrong to see here" pages, yet not one contrary write up. Nor was there a place for me to 'besmirch' their fine EXPENSIVE drug.
You want to get rid of blood clots? Quit eating factory food. And cheap enzyme produced cheeses.
*Spelling may be wrong, but the actual spelling is just as idiotic.
Here's a tip: go to drugs.com and type in the drug you want to learn about in the search box. Ignore the glowing info they give, but scroll down to "user reviews". Read them, especially the negative ones. You'll get a better idea of likely side effects than the drug companies will ever give you.
And you can leave a review about your negative drug experience that will help others.
Here's an example of a relatively mild drug's reviews:
https://www.drugs.com/comments/atomoxetine/strattera.html
Many drugs' reviews are frightening.
A few years ago, personalized medicine seemed all the rage. Our local life science institute had symposiums on it, the HC press was talking about it, etc. Seems like that has all been chucked thanks to medicare calling all the shots and wanting to standardize everything. My mom seems prone to get a host of side effects from any drug she takes, while some of her friends get none. Think there is so much the docs and researchers DON'T know. And people looking for a quick fix don't question. I am guilty. Have a headache, take a couple of ibuprofen and go on with my day. Yes, I am questioning traditional medicine a lot these days. But I am also questioning a lot of these folks who push what could be snake oil and could be a miracle cure, as I don't have the time or expertise to evaluate every damn thing. I have a job, am caring for my 84 YO mom and very involved in local politics. But will either figure out a better path or die trying I guess.
Medicine, for the most part, always has side effects. That's why it is so confusing when you hear about a vaccine that is so safe and effective it has "no" AE's, that the VAERS data is compromised, not the people reporting how "safe and effective" it is.
I would argue there’s no such thing as a side effect.
Any effect felt from a an ingested, injected, inhaled, eye/ear/nose droppered or transdermal delivered - or name your delivery method - chemical compound (drug) is a *direct* effect of the chemical. Might not be the intended effect but it’s not something off on the side somewhere; it’s up close and personal, a direct result of the drug.
Practice leaving the euphemisms behind. When the opportunity presents point out boldly this inconvenient fact. And others if you wish. But who can argue with the “side” sleight of language once you point out the obvious?
2¢
File this under semantic argument.
How I view side effects is exactly as you define it, a direct effect of the drug that was not intended. I don't like taking medications, so if I encounter side effects that are worse than the intended effect, I avoid them.
I took percocet while in the hospital. I enjoyed avoiding the amount of pain I was in, but really honestly was not in enough pain to warrant using it. The side effects of anxiety, restlessness, coming out of my skin were not even close to a reason to keep using it.
Euphemisms are what they are, and the good news is that over time even euphemisms lose their luster, thus why other euphemisms supplant the old ones as more people become aware of what they actually mean.
Oh my! Retinol? I use that occasionally, but not anymore. I don't have any meds that I take, but didn't realize that retinol is also bad. I never liked it because my face always peeled anyway. If you want good complexion, do needling. It naturally forces your skin to heal and make new skin and collagen. It is really expensive to have done, but I bought a "Dr. Pen" from Amazon and you can do it at home easily. I have before and after pics, and it really works.
Don't think needling is for me but I'm glad it works for you!
Retinol or retin A? There is a difference.
Retin A - did not realize there is a difference.
I have had severely chapped lips since a cold (maybe Covid?) since New Years. I’m trying some natural remedies, more hydration and such. Chapsticks actually make it worse. I’m hesitant to try anything stronger or go to a dermatologist. They never helped my eczema at all. Retinol is in some of those lip repair things. No for me as well.
Wow. I hope you are feeling better now.