Been sick, really feeling punk? Diarrhea, nausea, dizzy, headache, stiff joints, ache all over, heartburn, indigestion, rapid heartbeat, maybe gonna’ die? Cough, cough, cough….
Have you possibly taken any of the MANY prescription drugs touted on TV? You know, the ones where the voiceover spiels’ out a long list of potentially really bad side effects? Am amused some commercials even say don’t take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Duh! How th’ hell would you know until you’ve taken it? Oh yeah, the commercial never mentions the price …. maybe the worst side effect of all and it’s never mentioned!
Why would a rational person consider taking any drug with a loooooong list of potential ugly side effects? Oh yeah, ask your doctor if “XYZ” is right for you”. I did and he said “ XYZ” was right for me. How does he know? Maybe he hates me and wants me to suffer……or wants to get rid of me! Hmmmmm! Maybe a second opinion?
Wonder if I should avoid aspirin? Better ask my doc ‘bout that, too?
Remember th’ simple old days – mercurochrome, iodine, unflavored milk of magnesia, castor oil, mustard plasters, even penicillin? For a cold, a Hot Toddy …. a mix of hot water, whiskey or bourbon, honey, lemon juice …. and then to bed to sweat it out!
My dad was a carpenter who always had a Coke bottle of turpentine for his saw which he also poured on bad cuts…. only side effect, it would burn like hell!
I feel better already …. my doctor says ranting is right for me!
All thats true! What about baking soda when stung by a bee?
I think I like your doctor!