tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post1248465736162657784..comments2024-03-17T23:08:28.960-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Yet more pills to take. I'm starting to think I ought to feel unhealthy!Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-75171207096059250282010-11-19T08:38:27.512-08:002010-11-19T08:38:27.512-08:00Kyle, you're very reassuring, for which I than...Kyle, you're very reassuring, for which I thank you. But there's part of me that will always feel uncomfortable about the cod liver oil, largely because it's so blatant; it's even in the name! I know that it's virtually impossible to be totally consistent, but it still plays on my conscience. Then there's also the matter of plants being measured as registering 'pain' when uprooted/separated from their 'parent' tree bush etc. Oh dear! The time when all foods are artificially produced in any textures and flavours desired (and it WILL come, even if only after 2 or 3 centuries), and everyone eats what they want to without any killing being involved cannot come too soon for me.<br /><br />Mark, I'm amazed to be flattered in such a generous way by such a nice guy as yourself. Thanks ever so much, pal.<br />Yes, I'm aware of being fortunate in not having to take as many pills such as you used to. It must have been a real nuisance and a pain, not to mention the need to watch that you don't miss any, day after day. My mum, in her final years, had about a dozen to take daily. But if only my needs could also be combined into just the one tablet.....Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-19568681059766324212010-11-18T21:33:12.649-08:002010-11-18T21:33:12.649-08:00You take those pills and be good to yourself, you&...You take those pills and be good to yourself, you're such a sweet man :)<br /><br />I used to have to take about TWENTY PILLS a day for hiv. Now I take only one (such a relief). It is no fun to choke the little suckers down, I know.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17883090323006651022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-55857670965980864322010-11-18T11:02:31.142-08:002010-11-18T11:02:31.142-08:00Ray, don't feel too bad about the cod liver oi...Ray, don't feel too bad about the cod liver oil. All people living within modern society(even vegans and vegetarians) are still using some animal products. If for no other reason than the existence of vulcanized rubber. <br /><br />It is used in tires, shoes, and almost all mechanized items have some vulcanized rubber as stoppers, internal pulleys, or spacers. That means even if they don't buy things with animal products they are still using them in their daily lives. <br /><br />I think the real goal for vegans and vegetarians should be to reduce usage as much as possible. I think they should try to get others to see how easy it would be to replace many of their favored animal products with animal friendly synthetics. Its all about reducing suffering for me. By that definition you've done more than enough.<br /><br />Don't worry too much about the amount of pills if you think they are necessary. You are a broad, rational thinker and you are well informed. That gives you an edge above much of the population.Kyle Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369076904327452139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-8295976591697822782010-11-15T02:45:29.273-08:002010-11-15T02:45:29.273-08:00Yes, that's the nub of it, Stephen. Our life r...Yes, that's the nub of it, Stephen. Our life really is in their hands - and if they make an error.......!Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-71765672110300548702010-11-15T01:54:54.145-08:002010-11-15T01:54:54.145-08:00I am always concerned about taking pills. But I s...I am always concerned about taking pills. But I suppose that we must trust the docs.Stephen Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856125636247364096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-29647454878277573442010-11-12T08:30:24.659-08:002010-11-12T08:30:24.659-08:00Me too, Micky. I also used to have to chew them up...Me too, Micky. I also used to have to chew them up first but now I've got the knack of letting my tongue push them to the back and then a swallow of water (nearly) always washes it down whole. At least that way you don't taste them, which can be really nasty sometimes.<br />There have been so many changes of opinion on the benefits of a daily low-dose aspirin that I wouldn't be sure what the latest recommendation was if my doctor hadn't known what the latest thoughts are. <br />One of the few advantages of being over 60 is that I get my prescriptions free; of course, in cases like mine the drug companies will be paid by the NHS.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-47734359682153304962010-11-12T02:03:42.742-08:002010-11-12T02:03:42.742-08:00Swallowing pills whole? Not me! Never have been ...Swallowing pills whole? Not me! Never have been able to. Always have to chew they up.<br /><br />Good health is certainly a blessing and long may you enjoy it!<br /><br />I hate the way our medics have the American habit of multi-prescribing! <br /><br />Neither Pete nor I have succumbed to the pill race as yet but we certainly have friends who take dozens.<br /><br />But they keep moving the goalposts as far as blood pressure goes - with what used to be considered OK now deemed 'a bit high'. <br /><br />Personally I think I'd rather carry on living with that than start down the slippery slope of maximising drug companies' profits!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-26830034438508151522010-11-11T23:50:13.161-08:002010-11-11T23:50:13.161-08:00No, Larry. I haven't had a flu jab for well ov...No, Larry. I haven't had a flu jab for well over 10 years now. (I used to take one every year around this time.) I never seem to get flu now, or even a heavy cold. My doctor says that my 'luck' is due to my not having a social life where I come in close contact with others. So far so good, but I fear that when I eventually do next get flu it'll take hold with a vengeance. <br />I did used to have great trouble swallowing pills, but now I just put it in the mouth followed by a glug of water and it's usually sent down okay.<br />Yes, I am indeed otherwise well, thanks - as I trust you are. Thanks for asking.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-18378141824291811982010-11-11T11:35:26.774-08:002010-11-11T11:35:26.774-08:00Did you get a seasonal flu shot this year?
Taking...Did you get a seasonal flu shot this year?<br /><br />Taking so many pills is a pain. I hope you don't have trouble swallowing (the pills, I mean). My mother-in-law has a major mental block about swallowing pills and nearly chokes every time she takes one. I tell her to raise her head back and let gravity pull the pills to the back of her throat before swallowing, but she won't listen to me.<br /><br />Hope you are otherwise well :-)Cubbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659801291785890663noreply@blogger.com