Do you follow healthwise advise online?

mam after all i think he is know better than us.a docter only know to handle the patient.

I have followed some healthwise information and it came out well. I had the problem of having mouth ulcers often. I heard from many people that itw as because of the deficency of vitamin B and had a lot of vitamin tablets, but it didn't work. So, I posted a discussion in Mylot and somebody told me to take worm tablets. I had worm tablets and I didn't get mouth ulcer for the next 6 months.

I'm actually very anti-medication to begin with...both prescription and OTC types...if one starts reading the side effects of many meds it makes one hesitant about taking them...For instance, my doc once prescribed to me Celebrex, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...so I looked it up...there was a SEVERE warning that it can trigger blood clots, strokes and heart attacks...did I take it...hell no! Okay maybe the risk of actually getting a heart attack is slim, but I know a nurse who lives next door to me...she too was prescribed that medication and refused to take it.--kind of says something if a nurse won't take it, doesn't it? I too though, like you take vitamins, but I know you read that we get our vitamins through the food we eat,but that isn't necessarily so anymore...since food is grown on the same soil over and over again, the nutrients in the soil aren't as rich, also, food especially fresh produce is stored in warehouses for weeks until it's shipped then may be shelved in stores several weeks more...losing their full nutrient value. As far as telling my doc what vitamins or herbal supplements I take..nope...he doesn't believe in them either like your doc--most docs don't...they rather shove medications on us that can have severe side effects and perhaps make us even sicker

I take certain vitamins under the advice of my doctor and everything else I take has been prescribed by her also. I do look on line for medical advice and I do take it within reason, for example I had an infected boil on my leg and I followed online adv ice about salt water compresses but would be very wary about taking anything without my doctor’s consent. I think that balance and common sense is what is required when looking up symptoms online. I am also very careful not to self diagnose!

My answer is no. Without consulting a doctor i will not buy any medicines directly. If at all i have any problem, i will consult the relevant doctor get myself checked and after getting his prescription, I will buy the medicine. I strongly believe that if we buy any medicines without consulting the doctor, that medicine may or may not suit me besides it is not advisable too

i will buy some vitamins that will prefer to my doctor. i want to become fat so i need more vitamins.

The only over the counter meds I ever take where I haven't consulted a doctor are tylenol/advil for pain and pepcid/tums/gas-x for indigestion/gas/acid. I have some supplements that I take - they were recommended by a doctor, various doctors actually. And there is one prescription medication that I take occasionally.

gOOD MORNING MARG, i BET U AGGRAVATED HIM WHEN U ASK HIM A QUESTION TO DO W/HIS WORK, LOL. iT ALWAYS AGGRAVATED ME FOR PEOPLE TO TALK HAIR PROBLEMS W/ME WHEN I WAS OUT OF THE SHOP. I don't take any ober the counter meds but calcium & vitamin d & the dr. told me to take d, for bone supplement. Most of the otc meds say not take them if u have this & that & most of the time i do.. Happy monday.

I think there is a lot of false information everywhere. Take care of your body through good nutrition (lots of fresh fruits and greens), exercise (yes like lots of walking), going to bed early, keeping a positive attitude, good spirituality, and your body will look fantastic. Keep looking good!

Hi, Generally,i don't prefer to buy or follow the instruction online.I think when we have any disorder we should consult our known doctor and take the advice from him.We should follow him.

Actually, you should research on OTC meds first before getting them. You might have underlying health conditions that may also affect the medicine's effects on your body, so it's best that you understand and know first what you are buying before attempting to take them. It is best to consult with a doctor first. Yep I once got scolded by my doctor for buying meds without his knowledge or self-medicating. It is always best to ask for a professional's opinion because they are the experts. However, do your own homework too :)