I hurt! Where are the pills?

I don't like to take pills if I don't have to...but you are right....so many people are on so many pills sometimes they can't even keep track of them. It's a shame! I suppose its partically because they can....its a big business in the US...

Well i didn't know Americans have so many pain killers for each and everything. Seems they are very soft then. We could use a lot here but even the amount for such a painkiller would kill us here. They can't handle much pains or what? What's the problem? Maybe the pills are for diverting them from the reality. They are practical minded and i guess they don't want any serious discussions or anything standing in between their work. So i think that's why they take those pills! Cheers!

Personally, I think it often depends on where you are seeing your Doctor at, and what type of insurance you have etc. Because I have seen and heard more stories about the Low income on Medicaid or State Welfare being the ones taking more advantage of this than a lot of us who have Medical. I know there are times I really hurt and have to almost BEG and PLEAD for anything to help out. That is when I would Love to trade places with them for sure. But yet, I do not allow myself to become dependant on them as well.

If it is not necessary, I think it is better not to use more medicines, including the pain killers. As it will have some side effects. Especially when you use it for a long time, this medicine may not work well for you any more. I wonder whether everywhere has a trend for the medicines. Here it seems that the doctors tend to give the patients the antiphlogistic medicine that it is not good, too. I love China

The only time I took pain killers was when I was operated but all other times, I don't take them. Although it sucks having to work with an afternoon headache or migraine or whatever the hell they call it. I think that's why some take them, it's always a plus working 100%.

I don't really know if people today have become 'softer', but I have noticed that there are a lot more pills available for whatever kind of ailment. I try not to take pills as much as possible. First off, I would rather let my body heal naturally. And I get the advantage of getting the maximum effects of pills if I do decide to take one.

I think there is a lot of emphasis on "miracle pills." I think of anti depressants more than pain pills when talking about this. I mean I know there are people that need them but there is also a fad of sorts that with every complaint a doctor tries to shove a pill down your throat. Not a fixing pill either..they are pills that you most likely need for extended periods of time. I once read that it is why that is why there is not a cure for diseases and illnesses that we have been suffering with for years. There is more money in not curing people.