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<blockquote data-quote="ButtterflyLady" data-source="post: 911696" data-attributes="member: 43498"><p>I think it's a good idea for us to know what each of our meds is for, so we can weigh up whether we want to take it or not. I'm skeptical that 27 meds would be ideal for anyone. Although I think it's likely that many of them are needed, and are the best choice, given all the factors involved. There is no harm in learning about your meds and having your own view on them. </p><p></p><p>Medical care is meant to be a partnership between doctor and patient, where the doctor contributes their knowledge about diseases and treatments, and we contribute our knowledge about our own bodies and symptoms, and also our preferences. Doctors are supposed to take what we say into account before recommending a treatment. </p><p></p><p>It's good that the doctor and the head pharm have reviewed your meds, but I wonder if it would also be a good idea for you to check them. If you felt comfortable sharing (and it's fine if you don't), you could list them out and write the condition next to each one, if known, and we might be able to suggest some things, based on our experience. There are many of us here who probably take or have taken the same meds, for the same conditions.</p><p></p><p>Of course I don't think anyone here would suggest changing anything without discussing it with your doctor first. Do you see your doctor regularly, and do you have blood tests done too?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ButtterflyLady, post: 911696, member: 43498"] I think it's a good idea for us to know what each of our meds is for, so we can weigh up whether we want to take it or not. I'm skeptical that 27 meds would be ideal for anyone. Although I think it's likely that many of them are needed, and are the best choice, given all the factors involved. There is no harm in learning about your meds and having your own view on them. Medical care is meant to be a partnership between doctor and patient, where the doctor contributes their knowledge about diseases and treatments, and we contribute our knowledge about our own bodies and symptoms, and also our preferences. Doctors are supposed to take what we say into account before recommending a treatment. It's good that the doctor and the head pharm have reviewed your meds, but I wonder if it would also be a good idea for you to check them. If you felt comfortable sharing (and it's fine if you don't), you could list them out and write the condition next to each one, if known, and we might be able to suggest some things, based on our experience. There are many of us here who probably take or have taken the same meds, for the same conditions. Of course I don't think anyone here would suggest changing anything without discussing it with your doctor first. Do you see your doctor regularly, and do you have blood tests done too? [/QUOTE]
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