Old 07-17-2012, 06:21 AM
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Threshold
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James I DO hear you but...even though we go to the Dr for professional help, it is still our responsibility to get as informed as possible about our treatment, meds and treatment options.

We can and should ask the dr what the risks, side effects, drug interactions and dependecy issues are for any meds we are Rx'd. We can look the meds up online, and every time I get an Rx an info sheet with all that information is included. If I don't read it, it's my bad.

I have talked to my Dr about different meds, which side effects I can or cannot tolerate. Whether or not a specific side effect is likely to subside in time, etc. And I've rejected or changed meds due to those reasons.

Venting is healthy, but it's also good to follow up with getting information and making sound choices for myself.

I used to be the pro at blaming everyone but myself for not taking care of me.

But seriously, sexual dysfunction due to meds was WAY more depressing than what I was dealing with in the first place. I mean dang, why put me on a med that takes away one of the best things in life?!
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