If you recently read my previous post about how I found about hypothyroidism and symptoms you'll most likely be somewhat familiar or at least recall them (if not, it's the previous post before this). This post, although it is about the same topic is not directly about me. Rather, this story came to me from my mom, who spoke to my sister, who lives in another state (in the U.S.) Yes, it's one of those...
The story (real life of course) is that a lady with the same health issue (hypothyroidism) , taking her medication, did end up in a comma. Even though, I don't know this person or all of the details of how it happened, I was told that the medicine she was taking was not doing what it was supposed to do. I was a bit shocked at first to hear this because as I had researched this seemed to be possible as an extreme effect of not taking the medication. So, it just seemed quite irregular that inadequate medication will also have an adverse effect and probably one of the worst case scenarios. As a result this person did end up in the hospital and was treated for the comma, which she was brought of it. First, it makes me think...that even if you're doing what you know to be the best for your health it can sometimes still affect you in negative way without you even knowing it. But, in hindsight I think that if this is the case there must be symptoms that tell you that the medication is causing some negative effects, so that you will be able to talk to your doctor about the possibilities of a new prescription. And, well even if medicine as a field has long been bringing people in and out of commas for different reasons sometimes they too make mistakes; or not exactly, rather, they give you recommendations to follow but only you know what is best and the actual effects that any medication is causing your body. Then, I know that even if doctors can bring you out of this state, that because the body fell ill to an unnatural state it will need time to recover back to being normal (coming out of comma sometimes may mean re-learning basics). Whether it is good or bad, your body is the best determining factor that will ultimately tell you if it accepts this or any treatment.
I know that this was quite recent to my previous health post (and no not all of my posts will be about this) but it's like when there is something introduced to you-whether a product or idea-every time you see it,it's like there is now so much of it/them (if products) that seemed never to be there before. When in fact everything has always been there, we just don't pay particular attention to them because it may not be in our interests. I hope I'm not too confusing, but for example: you see a beautiful car that you would love to have or just think looks gorgeous (dream car status), now every time you see a car like it you stop to look at the details, different colors, whether there's a new model, sometimes even who was driving it, if in fact you like it the way it is or you would change any details if it where your car. This is the same concept with anything really... yes, even makeup!!
Finally, I will end this chit-chat by saying that....I wish I where not a natural worrier always, but I am forced to be a realist as I see things like this changing my life as days go by. I'm not saying that this will happen to me, but it simply makes me aware and informed of other factors. Always be proactive in your medication regimen-this means yes following what your doctor has recommended for you but his advice has to be completed as best you see fit for you as you are the sole responsible person for your health as an outcome of any treatment. You know, I love learning and I hope that you may find some of it interesting, if not appealing. Have yourself a lovely week!! <3
