tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post1749780450541285591..comments2023-04-26T07:30:16.380-07:00Comments on Taking Notes: Women Used as Guinea PigsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10748499370910869188noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post-28618453848805665872011-10-04T06:21:31.113-07:002011-10-04T06:21:31.113-07:00Hi Marie,
Yes, it was approved in other countries...Hi Marie,<br /><br />Yes, it was approved in other countries. Canada is cautioning against it and there was a study in Europe I read through. Looks like lawsuits are already in process, so you are right about your new sound bite. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748499370910869188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post-31346901048773466732011-10-04T00:45:15.320-07:002011-10-04T00:45:15.320-07:00Is this procedure approved in other countries?
Ev...Is this procedure approved in other countries?<br /><br />Everything about it revolts and I think i'd prefer wear incontinence pads for the rest of my life than get it done.<br /><br />Anyway, my new sound bite: todays new drug advertising campaign is tomorrows class action law suit.<br /><br />Marie @re67uAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post-92196614930802421092011-10-03T12:56:06.426-07:002011-10-03T12:56:06.426-07:00Well hey there! Interesting example of a product m...Well hey there! Interesting example of a product making it to market without thorough testing. In my own experience, I've been prescribed a few drugs that I had to make my own decision regarding continued use or even starting them. My Doctor is an Angel, but she's also human. Before she went to electronic record-keeping (a result of "Obamacare"), my follow-ups would routinely consist of 20-30 minutes of review (going over the handwritten files) and then the "how's everything going?" followed by the refill prescriptions and maybe a new one. One drug was prescribed that included a warning regarding heart problems. I was kind of surprised my Doctor would take that risk with MY heart. I made my own decision to not begin the regimen. The drug? Avandia. The next visit, the topic of Avandia never really came up and I think I just briefly mentioned I didn't think the symptoms were worth another prescription. About 6 months later, Avandia was in the news for causing heart attacks. The basic point being that as a patient, it's important to exercise a healthy skepticism. I also established a goal long ago of keeping my "meds" to a minimum. I know some of my friends that tend to brag about how many different pills they take as if it's proof they are a "miracle of science" or something. It may be a miracle they haven't had serious complications.BlueTroothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14977508981699102582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post-84890186539829268942011-10-03T08:53:16.812-07:002011-10-03T08:53:16.812-07:00Hi Amanda,
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. ...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your grandmother. It is possible that the fact that her former doctor is being sued plays a role in doctors treating her, but don't discount that back surgery is a difficult process and what was done to her may not be an easy fix. Her age may also be a factor.<br /><br />About the criticism: I re-read what I wrote & can't find where I stated about all doctors being male. If u can point that out to me, I'll gladly correct it. No offense taken, we live, we learn, we evolve and I thank you for your comments.<br /><br />PEACEAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748499370910869188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3563456583012555283.post-81018812284925883792011-10-03T08:38:01.598-07:002011-10-03T08:38:01.598-07:00Thank You for the information. This is quite distu...Thank You for the information. This is quite disturbing. The thought of putting something in your body that no one has tested is frightening. <br /><br />You raise a very good point, before having a procedure research the procedure. Just because one Doctor says it is a good idea, another Doctor might have a less invasive solution.<br /><br />Of the subject a bit. My Husband's Grandmother had back surgery many years ago. She is in a lot pain now so they where looking for a Neurologist to see. Many of the Neurologists would not see her because of the Doctor that operated on her back. After research, they discovered the Doctor that operated on her no longer had a license and was being sued. My point is that you should do as much research as possible on the Doctor that is going to cut you open. <br /><br />My one criticism of your blog, not all Doctors are male. :-) <br /><br />Thank You Olivia!<br /><br />Love & Peace<br />AmandaAmanda aka LibrlOkie77noreply@blogger.com