Patients Without Patience –or– Why We’ll Never Be Druggies Again
I recently read an article that discussed why patients often fail to follow doctor’s orders. The article tried to draw some correlation between cost of prescriptions, insurance coverage, socio-economic status and country of origin. Researchers couldn’t find a distinct common theme.
Here’s one: Some of us are that damn stubborn.
I don’t care if I’m coughing and sneezing and horking into a Kleenex, I’m too MEAN to get sick, I say! If only it were that easy.
Not to mention that a number of us ‘difficult’ patients have issues with Authority for Authority’s sake. “I am a PHYSICIAN…hear me roar!” I’ve got your roar right here, Cochise.
Beyond all that–there is also the neverending stream of disturbing information we hear on TV commercials.
“Take this product for a beautiful night’s sleep on butterfly-wings……. Headaches and vomiting are the most common side effects, but painful urination and sexual dysfunction may occur. Loss of hearing and all sense of smell are rare but serious conditions associated with this drug’s use, as are spinal fluid leakage and raging PMS. See your doctor immediately if you develop Herpes, have the overwhelming urge to eat laundry detergent or intend to bludgeon your spouse in his sleep. Relatively few patients experience catatonic episodes lasting a week or more–but be sure to tell your doctor if you have severe blood loss or excessive anal seepage. Call today and get a second pack for FREE!”
Follow doctor’s orders? Surely they jest. I’ll take my chances with the Insomnia, thanks.
This article is an original post from www.UglyAssOpinion.com© Kelly L. Trainor 2008 All Rights Reserved
April 8, 2008 at 9:40 am
I decide wether or not to take the medication based on the probability that it will or will not cause anal leakage. (that is always a deal breaker)
April 8, 2008 at 10:00 am
Me too, betme, me too!
Thanks for the comment.
April 8, 2008 at 3:42 pm
That is so funny betme. I have never understood how someone could take a drug, especially one that isn’t ‘needed’ based on that fact alone. Oh how scary!
K, you are a hoot! I wish I didn’t need to take ‘any’ meds, but I have definitely given up (unless forced to) on narcotics. The side effects for me are just too disturbing and they only give ’some’ relief.
April 8, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I played the guinea pig game with an assortment of doctors for a few years. Finally I just got fed up. The side effects were as bad as (and in some cases worse than) the original problem. After awhile I just decided I was better off without taking all that crap. In my case, the condition wasn’t life threatening, so treatment was optional.
I’m happily exercising my option to NOT be a guinea pig anymore.
April 8, 2008 at 6:32 pm
K….so, this is where you hang out! Sorry that it took me so long to check your place out. I like it!
And, I’ll be back. Matter of fact, I’m gonna blogroll you. You’re pretty dadgone good!
April 8, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Thanks, Barbie–I appreciate the compliment and am happy to return the favor. See you in the trailer park!
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